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scottjehl / hasInternets.js
Created April 28, 2011 19:16
quick check for online status with jQuery
//quick online/offline check
function hasInternets() {
var s = $.ajax({
type: "HEAD",
url: window.location.href.split("?")[0] + "?" + Math.random(),
async: false
}).status;
//thx http://www.louisremi.com/2011/04/22/navigator-online-alternative-serverreachable/
return s >= 200 && s < 300 || s === 304;
};