I have always used getURL(“whatever.mp3”, “_blank”) to allow a user to play an external mp3 on his/her own systems player (i.e. Real Player, Quicktime,etc.) and never had a problem. A new window opens up with (in my case) a Quicktime player/progress bar and I can hear the music play almost immediately. Aside from scripting a custom mp3 player, is this an acceptable way of playing mp3s on a website?
Here’s why I ask:
A site I just built for someone doesnt quite work that way. My client says that Real Player is his default player for mp3s and the popup window reads “Error page not found”.
Can anyone point me to a tutorial that explains mp3 file-type associations and hopefully provides a solution to my clients errant popup?