All I could ever receive is "b" :|
URL from the example: jtadeo.com/scirra/ajax/ajaxexample1/ajaxexampleGET.php
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Try with https, it works for me.
Refer to the AJAX manual entry. It covers common mistakes, especially when dealing with cross-domain requests, or requests in preview mode.
Thanks, that simple solution really works :)