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I just need a browser that can run sites using ActiveX on Linux. Are there any?

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From Firefox Help:

ActiveX is a Microsoft technology that is used to add functionality to Windows programs.

ActiveX "controls" are often used to enable Microsoft's Internet Explorer browser to view and use multimedia content embedded in web pages (for example, Flash applications). They are also used to add new functions to the browser (for example, toolbars).

Firefox does not support ActiveX technology for multiple reasons.

  • ActiveX is only available on Windows operating systems, and as a result webpages that require it will not work on Linux or Mac.
  • ActiveX integration with the Windows operating system has made it a target for malicious software (Malware).

So your best bet would be to use IE via Wine.

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Mepher, that advisory is applicable to Windows, not Linux. – Blomkvist May 13 '11 at 18:26
I don't know if it was ever updated, but there was a plug in available way back in FF2 or 3 that allowed it to use Active X controls. But again, it would have only worked for Windows. – BBlake May 13 '11 at 18:44
@Blomkvist: Did you read my whole post? That's why I say "use IE via Wine". – Mehper C. Palavuzlar May 18 '11 at 17:13
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Have you tried IE in wine? I have to do this for my IP cams that only work with activeX. Here's something that may help.

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ActiveX is for Microsoft and Microsoft only.

Firefox has its own engine to incorporate additional functionality i.e. plugins

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