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Google Brings SVG Support To IE
stelt writes "Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG) is in most graphical tools. It is used heavily in many big projects, such as KDE and Wikipedia. But Internet Explorer's lack of built-in support for SVG was keeping it away from mainstream use on the web. Google is fixing that now with a JavaScript drop-in named SVGWeb. They've posted a quick, one-minute overview, a longer and more detailed presentation, and you can read about it on the project page."
A terminally sick patient in Hospital will often have a 'DNR' (Do Not Resucitate) notice placed over the bed to avoid them suffering needlessly. Shouldn't the same be done for I.E?
Smivs on the intertubes!
Internet Explorer's lack of built-in support for SVG was keeping it away from mainstream use on the web.
Since when is IE NOT mainstream? They have over 90% of the market? I get it.. they don't follow the rules and IE sux and everyone should use firefox or opera but to call IE not mainstream is if nothing else a bit odd.
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THIS A MILLION TIMES! Mod parent to infinity!
Why the hell can't people see such a simple thing?
You can target IE on the server side and give them a message saying the site may not be compatible with their browser, then some links to better browsers with a very simple description of why to switch. (basically textual terrorism, "SWITCH OR OSAMA BIN LADEN WILL USE YOUR COMPUTER FOR TERRORISM!")
Oh, but apparently people are STILL living in the age of ignorance.
Screw them and their shitty web developing methods, they are the cancer holding back the evolution of the web.