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Testing. 1, 2, 3... / Microsoft plots fixes to IE browser
« on: February 17, 2005, 04:08:10 AM »
People who are still using IE might be interested to know that Microsoft has apparently been spooked by the fact that other browsers (particularly Firefox) have been gaining popularity. They held a "secret" Webcast recently with some of their "closest partners" to try to "plot strategy." However, the news that's subsequently come out about the Webcast may not be what the average IE user wants to hear. It seems as if any supposed improvements to IE won't be coming until Microsoft releases its followup to XP (dubbed Longhorn) in 2006 and IE7 might only be available to the people who upgrade to that new release. Also, some in the industry feel that the direction Microsoft has embarked on with IE7 is completely the wrong path to take. For example, the CEO of Mainsoft Corp. of San Jose, CA commented, "It is like saying there are too many accidents on the road using cars, so let's go back to riding donkeys."
Encouraging, no?
Encouraging, no?