Abstract: A method, computer readable medium, and system for simplifying access to content includes requesting content in response to activation of a link associated with the content. Operating environment information about a recipient system is also obtained in response to the activation. One of a plurality of versions of the content for the recipient system is selected based on the obtained operating environment information. The selected version of the content is displayed at the recipient system without user intervention after the activation of the link.

Abstract: A system and method for providing video content to a client system is disclosed. The system includes a server and a computer coupled by a network. The server obtains operating environment information of the computer in response to a request for video content from the computer. The server selects a version of the requested video content for sending based on the obtained operating environment information. The selected video can be received by the computer at the computer's particular connection speed over the network and can be played by the computer using its particular video player. The server sends the selected video to the computer and causes the computer to automatically begin playing the video without requiring any overt interaction by the operator of the computer.