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Why are Websites Still Forcing People to Use IE?

Posted by Cliff on from the betcha-it's-active-x-controls dept.

DragonTHC asks: "I just visited Movielink's website for research. Their site has a nice message saying, 'Sorry, but in order to enjoy the Movielink service you must use Internet Explorer 5.0 (or higher) or Mozilla/Firefox with an IE Tab Extension (IE installation required).' While allowing the IETab Firefox extension is somewhat progressive, why do companies still force people to use Internet Explorer? Surely the site should work just fine in Firefox? With Firefox's steady gains in market share, you would think that webmasters would get the hint. If you are a webmaster, what are your reasons for forcing IE?"

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  1. Slashdot Webmasters Forcing IE? by yotto · · Score: 5, Funny

    If you are a webmaster, what are your reasons for forcing IE?

    Do you honestly believe there exists a /. webmaster who would require IE?

    And if such a monster exists, do you honestly believe he'd admit it?

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  2. As I was told by chuckymonkey · · Score: 5, Funny

    by a tech support person, "because Linux and free software are hacker tools".

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  3. Re:Obvious arrogance. by gregmac · · Score: 5, Funny

    I know! Firefox doesn't even run ActiveX controls, and those awesome search bars that give you free stuff don't even install into it!

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  4. Re:We only support IE because... by xjimhb · · Score: 5, Funny

    "The boss wants to cut costs and doesn't see the choice driving away clients."

    And then you say "Nobody here is dumb ..."???? Come ON!

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  5. Re:Obvious by slonkak · · Score: 5, Funny

    I have mod points, but there is no "-1 dumbass" mod.