---
title: Block MSN access
date: "2001-10-28T12:00:00Z"
categories:
  - links
wp_id: 1591
description: I track Microsoft’s attempt to block non-IE browsers from MSN. Despite their official reversal, I still cannot access the photos section using Opera, highlighting persistent compatibility issues during the early browser wars.
keywords: [microsoft, msn, internet explorer, opera, browser wars, web compatibility]
---

Microsoft first tries to [block MSN access](http://news.cnet.com/news/0-1005-200-7655334.html) to non-IE browsers, and then [surrenders](http://news.cnet.com/news/0-1005-200-7660935.html?tag=mn_hd). I still can't access their photos section through Opera.