Video: Cancel. I found the solution.

I have debian etch on my pc. I love the minimalists chef on the NY Times site. His little video clips show how to make whatever dish he's doing at the time. Up until yesterday I could enjoy the minimalists and today when I attempt to watch the video it does not work and shows me this:
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SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

* Q: What do I need to view this site?
o A:
Your computer must meet the following requirements to successfully view this site:
+ Operating System Requirements
# Microsoft Windows XP (SP1, SP2), 2000, 98 (SE) OR or, Apple Macintosh OSX 1.0+
+ Browser Requirements
# For PC users we recommend the latest version of: Internet Explorer
# For Mac users, we recommend the latest version of Safari
+ Library application Requirements
# Windows Media Player 9+ (for PC IE users) OR Macromedia Flash 7.0.25+
+ Cookies must be enabled for this site. For more information see How do I Enable Cookies?
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I can see and hear youtube items. I don't understand all the different ways of presenting video and don't know where to begin to address this.

The times seems to have just excluded from consideration all the Linux and Firefox users. Should we start an international boycott?