The actual article is though, which is a nice change from a lot of recent articles on this subject:
"Microsoft announced the old IE version cutoff date back in August 2014. At the time, the company said it would only support the following browser-operating system combinations: IE9 on Windows Vista SP2 and Windows Server 2008 SP2; IE10 on Windows Server 2012; and IE11 on Windows 7 SP1, Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1, Windows 8.1, and Windows Server 2012 R2. Since then, Windows 10 and Microsoft Edge have, of course, been released, so they’re supported as well."
"Beginning January 12, 2016, only the most current version of Internet Explorer available for a supported operating system will receive technical support and security updates. Please visit the Internet Explorer Support Lifecycle Policy FAQ here http://support.microsoft.com/g... for list of supported operating systems and browser combinations."
So if you are running Vista SP2, which supports only up to IE9, you are still OK, it is still supported, as shown at the Internet Explorer Support Lifecycle Policy FAQ link above. Running Server 2012 (Not R2), then IE10 is still supported. Yes the article is valid for the operating systems they are referring to, but it doesn't paint a complete picture of what is going on for all of Microsoft's operating systems. Older IEs are supported for some operating systems, just not the two mentioned in the article.
Coming soon on Slashdot, a story about how to "stream" movies and TV shows via a web site called "The Netflix". Watch out cable TV service providers, this thing just might catch on!
If wanting a user interface that doesn't try to hide those pesky buttons and menus from you makes me self-entitled, then yes I am. I'm all for changes to user interfaces that actually help users, but hiding and removing buttons and menus from a desktop browser isn't helping anyone who actually uses Firefox daily, which I do.
We’ve made thoughtful tweaks to the interface to give Firefox a streamlined feel. You’ll also notice bigger, bolder design elements as well as more space for viewing the Web.
Translation: We tried to hide more buttons and functionality from users with Firefox 40, but in the end people complained about the lack of a field to enter addresses into and the removal of the back button. Users, tsk, tsk... Rest assured that in the future we will continue to add more useful buttons and features like Pocket and voice chat.
Regards, The Firefox "UX" Team
In all seriousness the "new look" for Windows 10 doesn't look all that different from FF 38 that I've been using for months in the Tech Preview. I can't wait to try and find what other menus, options and functionality they have "designed" out of FF 40.
Or a bump gated 8800 series desktop card, I know several people with dead cards. I was following the issue pretty closely and I never heard of Nvidia setting with desktop card makers to provide them funds to replace people's dead desktop cards, I only saw them give money to companies that made laptops.
Whoa, lets not get carried away now.;) While this "joke" post is terrible, it probably won't make me consider never coming here again, which the Beta did.
Personally I'd like to buy a game via my PC or mobile device and have it delivered to my XBox. Kind of like the method for buying music.
This functionality has been implemented for a while now with Xbox One if you have the Power Mode set to instant on. I've purchased games or selected demos via web browser on my PC or Smartglass on my phone and the games were downloaded automatically.
I could be wrong but I think that text is quoting the Apple II game Castle Wolfenstein. I'm guessing it most likely had non-native German speakers writing the dialog.
Not a UI/UX designer so I have to ask, why have designers hidden these basic menus in most browsers these days? Is it because they want their browser to be "cleaner" by default? For me the 20 or so pixels that are saved by hiding the menu bar isn't worth the inconvenience of always having to turn these menus back on. I can't recall anyone I know mentioning how they hate the file menu and wish it were hidden by default on a PC.
I hope my just submitted "what if" about unicorns ruling the universe will make the front page as well. Given what they are posting these days I think I have a 50/50 chance of making it.
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Until Microsoft sees the light and does release IE6 for Linux, one could always use Wine.
https://appdb.winehq.org/appview.php?versionId=469
I can't wait to not use Edge on another operating system!
Maybe they will start letting users put things on the desktop again, by 2025.
The actual article is though, which is a nice change from a lot of recent articles on this subject:
"Microsoft announced the old IE version cutoff date back in August 2014. At the time, the company said it would only support the following browser-operating system combinations: IE9 on Windows Vista SP2 and Windows Server 2008 SP2; IE10 on Windows Server 2012; and IE11 on Windows 7 SP1, Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1, Windows 8.1, and Windows Server 2012 R2. Since then, Windows 10 and Microsoft Edge have, of course, been released, so they’re supported as well."
It was also wearing a hoodie.
What is actually happening is:
"Beginning January 12, 2016, only the most current version of Internet Explorer available for a supported operating system will receive technical support and security updates. Please visit the Internet Explorer Support Lifecycle Policy FAQ here http://support.microsoft.com/g... for list of supported operating systems and browser combinations."
So if you are running Vista SP2, which supports only up to IE9, you are still OK, it is still supported, as shown at the Internet Explorer Support Lifecycle Policy FAQ link above. Running Server 2012 (Not R2), then IE10 is still supported. Yes the article is valid for the operating systems they are referring to, but it doesn't paint a complete picture of what is going on for all of Microsoft's operating systems. Older IEs are supported for some operating systems, just not the two mentioned in the article.
Coming soon on Slashdot, a story about how to "stream" movies and TV shows via a web site called "The Netflix". Watch out cable TV service providers, this thing just might catch on!
Perhaps the AC works for the Telegraph? Gotta get dem clicks!
No I am not a fanboy..
;)
Come on Bill, no need to play coy with us.
If wanting a user interface that doesn't try to hide those pesky buttons and menus from you makes me self-entitled, then yes I am. I'm all for changes to user interfaces that actually help users, but hiding and removing buttons and menus from a desktop browser isn't helping anyone who actually uses Firefox daily, which I do.
We’ve made thoughtful tweaks to the interface to give Firefox a streamlined feel. You’ll also notice bigger, bolder design elements as well as more space for viewing the Web.
Translation: We tried to hide more buttons and functionality from users with Firefox 40, but in the end people complained about the lack of a field to enter addresses into and the removal of the back button. Users, tsk, tsk... Rest assured that in the future we will continue to add more useful buttons and features like Pocket and voice chat.
Regards,
The Firefox "UX" Team
In all seriousness the "new look" for Windows 10 doesn't look all that different from FF 38 that I've been using for months in the Tech Preview. I can't wait to try and find what other menus, options and functionality they have "designed" out of FF 40.
Or a bump gated 8800 series desktop card, I know several people with dead cards. I was following the issue pretty closely and I never heard of Nvidia setting with desktop card makers to provide them funds to replace people's dead desktop cards, I only saw them give money to companies that made laptops.
Given the frequency of mistakes that slip through around here, that probably has been "edited" already.
Then it won't matter if when your drive/PC fails. Him having a backup on the same machine is almost as bad as not having one at all, IMO.
It is currently available if you are in the Xbox One Preview program, which is invite only at this time.
Time to prepare the fallout shelter, the end is nigh.
On a more serious note they need to something similar with software patents. Well at least the ones that aren't complete garbage.
Whoa, lets not get carried away now. ;) While this "joke" post is terrible, it probably won't make me consider never coming here again, which the Beta did.
Personally I'd like to buy a game via my PC or mobile device and have it delivered to my XBox. Kind of like the method for buying music.
This functionality has been implemented for a while now with Xbox One if you have the Power Mode set to instant on. I've purchased games or selected demos via web browser on my PC or Smartglass on my phone and the games were downloaded automatically.
I could be wrong but I think that text is quoting the Apple II game Castle Wolfenstein. I'm guessing it most likely had non-native German speakers writing the dialog.
on to those craters? Come on timothy, you could've worked it in somehow... ;)
Bueller?
Because he read the summary.
Not a UI/UX designer so I have to ask, why have designers hidden these basic menus in most browsers these days? Is it because they want their browser to be "cleaner" by default? For me the 20 or so pixels that are saved by hiding the menu bar isn't worth the inconvenience of always having to turn these menus back on. I can't recall anyone I know mentioning how they hate the file menu and wish it were hidden by default on a PC.
All that PAC money does make a difference after all.
I hope my just submitted "what if" about unicorns ruling the universe will make the front page as well. Given what they are posting these days I think I have a 50/50 chance of making it.