How to get accurate browser detection in asp.net?

I don't really know the answer, but I think that in principle reliable browser detection based on the UserAgent string is impossible since the browsers can decide (and have decided) to put anything they like in the UserAgent string if they think it will have any benefit to them while surfing.

I reality, of course, it's more or less possible to keep up to date with what different browsers report, hence your request for an updated detection routine.

At the same time I was thinking that the object you refer to is called BrowserCapabilities which implies that you might not always be as interested in make and model of a specific browser, but of the capabilities of that browser, which is an entirely different thing.

In your case I'm sure you have a reason to want to know the exact browser and OS, and I would like to hear what that reason might be.

Thanks, and I hope you find your answer!
Jakob

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