// use this to open any file (with path) or url
_global.fmxExec = function(thing) {
	var url;
	var success;
	if (getVersion().substr(0, 3) == "WIN") {
		url = SharedObject.getLocal("freeMX2002", "/");
		url.data.url = thing;
		success = url.flush();
		fscommand("exec", "freeMX.exe");
	} else {
		success = false;
	}
	return success;
}
// 
// use this as an alternative to geturl - will check for
// windows (mac not supported) and will add http if needed
_global.fmxGetURL = function(thing) {
	var success;
	if (thing.substr(0, 4).toLowerCase() != "http") {
		thing = "http://" + thing;
	}
	if (getVersion().substr(0, 3) == "WIN") {
		success = fmxExec(thing);
	} else {
		getURL(thing);
		success = true;
	}
	return success;
}