Netizens Pay Tribute To OG Browser
Back in the 90s when computers were relatively few and far between, Internet Explorer (IE) was the default browser that everyone used.
However, as all good things come to an end, Microsoft has recently announced IE’s imminent retirement after 26 years. Many have taken to social media to reminisce about the once phenomenal internet sensation.
On Wednesday (19 May), Microsoft announced the retirement of the IE 11 desktop application.
The future of Internet Explorer on Windows 10 is in Microsoft Edge
The Internet Explorer 11 desktop application will be retired on June 15, 2022
Over the last year, you may have noticed our movement away from Internet Explorer (“IE”) support, such as an announcement of the end of IE support by Microsoft 365 online services. Today, we are at the next stage of that journey: we are announcing that the future of Internet Explorer on Windows 10 is in Microsoft Edge. Not only is Microsoft Edge a faster, more secure and more modern browsing experience than Internet Explorer, but it is also able to address a key concern: compatibility for older, legacy websites and applications. Microsoft Edge has Internet Explorer mode (“IE mode”) built in, so you can access those legacy Internet Explorer-based websites and applications straight from Microsoft Edge. With Microsoft Edge capable of assuming this responsibility and more, the Internet Explorer 11 desktop application will be retired and go out of support on June 15, 2022, for certain versions of Windows 10.
With Microsoft Edge, we provide a path to the web’s future while still respecting the web’s past. Change was necessary, but we didn’t want to leave reliable, still-functioning websites and applications behind. We’re here to help you transition to the more comprehensive browsing experience of Microsoft Edge and tell you a bit more about why we think it will address your needs, both at home and at work.
Reasons:
- Improved compatibility
- Streamlined productivity
- Better browser security
