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IE8 Update Forces IE As Default Browser
We discussed Microsoft making IE8 a critical update a while back; but then the indication was that the update gave users a chance to choose whether or not to install it. Now I Don't Believe in Imaginary Property writes in with word that the update not only does not ask, but it makes IE the default browser. "Microsoft has a new tactic in the browser wars. They're having the 'critical' IE8 update make IE the default browser without asking. Yes, you can change it back, but it doesn't ask you if you want IE8 or if you want it as the default browser, it makes the decisions for you. Opera might have a few more complaints to make to the EU antitrust board after this, but Microsoft will probably be able to drag out the proceedings for years, only to end up paying a small fine. If you have anyone you've set up with a more secure alternative browser, you might want to help check their settings after this."
Firefox makes IE 8 your default browser in Linux? That's kinda odd.
80%?
What's your website, an IE6 fan club?
Here's to making websites run on Lynx. They're invariably far faster, usually far more readable, far more usable for those with visual or manual problems, far lighter in bandwidth, and require far less testing for a variety of standards-violating clients.
Are you kidding? Death to the best browser around? Help us save IE6 and sign the petition! http://saveie6.com/
Dude, he said 20K visitors. There is NO way that an IE6 fan club has that many visitors.