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+// makes Request compatible with requests on the file:// protocol
+
+if (location.protocol == 'file:') Request.implement({
+	
+	setTransport: function(){
+		this.transport = (window.ActiveXObject) ? new ActiveXObject('Microsoft.XMLHTTP') : new XMLHttpRequest();
+	},
+
+	isSuccess: function() {
+		return (!this.status || (this.status >= 200) && (this.status < 300));
+	}
+	
+});
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