We'll talk about both in this tutorial. You'll then be able to see the version number you're using. Alternatively, navigate to this webpage while using Internet Explorer. This will tell you which version of IE you're using. If you're using Windows, some version of IE comes pre-installed on your computer. If your computer automatically installs updates for Windows, new versions of IE will be installed as updates.
That support had been promised after Microsoft forced customers to upgrade to the latest version of IE for their operating system, an order that meant most had to adopt IE11 or migrate to a rival browser. The only non-embedded operating system allowed to run IE10 while still receiving updates was Windows Server Gopinath's announcement effectively culled three more years from IE10's once-pledged support on Windows Server She cited " a shift to a faster, more secure browsing experience" as the reason for the abandon-IE10 decision and added that "it will also allow you to reduce the number of Internet Explorer versions you support in your environment.
The latter was as likely a reason for Microsoft's command as any. The Redmond, Wash. Dumping it will remove a browser from Microsoft's list of responsibilities as well as for enterprise customers. To be fair, losing IE10 won't be a shock to the web: According to analytics vendor Net Applications, the browser accounted for just four-tenths of a percent of all user share in December It's doubtful that an appreciable amount of that 0. The only way this problem is going to go away, is if people stop using it.
And the only way people will stop using it, is if it stops working! Think of it like an investment, the quicker we stop supporting these old browsers, the quicker the uptake of newer technologies. All it takes is to update to a system that is capable of auto-updating to newer versions like any modern browser.
I believe a notice politely informing the user that their browser is outdated and insecure, and with a link to a page offering the user the possible alternatives, and instructions on how to get them set up on their computer. This technique, I've seen used on quite a few sites, and I think works well. And they won't get any quicker if nobody is willing to make the move to a newer system. James You definitely bring up a valid business case for supporting older browsers.
I'd be interested to see what some of your traffic data looks like and if we're talking about significantly lost revenue i. The better option would be to have a conditional message that explains to users on older browsers that they are not secure and shouldn't be making purchases through ANY website without updating their browser.
That way you're building trust as well as pushing technology forward. I doubt someone who reads a security prompt like that is going to shop at a competitor simply out of convenience. Many people on older technology are among the most fearful of online transactions to begin with. I run a SaaS where certain critical users are still unable to upgrade beyond IE7 yes, you read correctly, and the date on this post is correct.
Should I shut down my company and make a new product targeted at people who keep their software up-to-date? Your case looks quite specific, usually not supporting old IEs means to abandon some small amount of traffic and income as a part of our social responsibility. If your business is dependent on critical users using old IEs, you need to support it but I would be looking at the ways how these users can upgrade their insecure OS.
Such advise can be an added value of your business. If you are keeping the table updated, you might want to add a note that Firefox is planning on ending support for XP and Vista in September They have already ended feature updates. The idea that users even care what tech people have to go through is a pipe-dream, especially given our salaries. Make it work is the montra, and don't make me do anything. If a company ignores that, they lose market share, which means they go out of business.
This is why business people run businesses, and tech people do tech. Not a troll post, just stating facts - sorry if it offends anyone. Also, I want to back up my previous post with data, according to netmarketshare. The market share of those old versions would be much smaller.
Also the point of the article is that nowadays you can only run those old versions on old, insecure version of Windows. For people who do there are probably many more things not working as should, plus they are much more vulnerable to hacks and exploits.
I am not using any version of IE, I only used chrome and that is better than others. Internet Explorer should be destroyed. In an ideal world I would only ever support Google Chrome but that ain't gonna happen.
Also when doing development for large businesses like banks, all their office computers often run old versions of windows due to bespoke software therefore they have very old version of IE that has to be supported. I think maybe for public facing websites this kind of view could be taken although I can understand it would be sensitive eg.
But for internal web applications that you have to support old version of IE, I can't see this changing anytime soon. IE8, believe it or not is still in usage and espacially depending on which audience your site targets for example a medical company you will most certanly see that IE8 is used alot more than most think. This is because Windows XP do not support upgrades higher than that and users that still are on IE8 are users that does not understand why they should upgrade.
The only analytics that matter are your own. If IE8 vanishes from your stats, then by all means ignore it. A quick solution would be to charge additionally for everything that goes beyond modern browsers. The financial argument is usually the only one that works. If you're going to support these browsers without additional cost, then it nevers ends - even if, let's say, YouTube stops supporting a certain browser and puts a banner on top of the site. Supporting IE8 and up is an accessibility requirement here, and with good reason; users with assistive technology may not be able to upgrade.
You put your wishes as developer first if you must, but you'll be exposing your clients to possible lawsuits and your company deserves to go out of business. David Your lawsuit argument would also work for the security requirement.
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