Hi
Andy
I run Win95, 98, XP & Linux, with Linux being my preferred OS.
Opera is great because of its much more enhanced security features and cross platform availability compared to IE.
I'm certainly with you about the 'widget-ness' of the current site. A text only version is a great idea!
I'd prefer that as a near-as-dammit guaranteed access by everyone. That would ensure the maximum access to all. Especially using static links to the relevent page.
Maybe next time they'll sort out the fundamentals before jumping on the 'gee whiz' wagon....