4th February 2000
Internet Explorer isn't the end-all be-all browser; it still gives me a headache every once in a while (although I haven't gotten to the point where I'm ready to uninstall it). Sometimes I need to see the true URL for a download (so I know what to pass along to you). JavaScript and server side redirects don't always make it easy for me. The only [non-third party] workaround I've found for uncovering the true location for a 'hidden address' file is via the Autocomplete feature. Go to the Address bar, cut off everything past the TLD extension (.com, .net, .org, etc.), and wait a few seconds. Press the 'down' cursor key, and previously explored pages from that site should start appearing (they're in your history, though not always accessible). You may have to type letters or numbers to get the ball rolling in some cases, but you'll find what you're looking for eventually.