detecting flash with javascript?

by "Peter Newton" <c-newton(at)ihug.co.nz>

Date:	Thu, 8 Jun 2000 13:47:50 +1200
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Is it possible to detect the macromedia flash plugin with
javascript on the client side or perl on the server side, so
that I can use it if its present or use pixel graphics
(gif's & jpg's) if its not?

Many Thanks
Peter Newton

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