Posted on Dec 31, 2014
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Microsoft to replace Internet Explorer with new, streamlined browser
http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/news/microsoft-to-replace-internet-explorer-with-new-streamlined-browser-9949448.html
Microsoft is developing a new, streamlined web browser that will replace Internet Explorer, according to reports, in an apparent attempt to move towards other popular browsers like Chrome and Firefox.
The new app could also help Microsoft distance itself from users’ bad memories of old versions of IE. In the past the company has considered changing the name to separate the current browser from “negative perceptions that no long reflect reality”, according to developers.
The browser, codenamed Spartan, is set to be shown off on January 21st when Microsoft demonstrates its new Windows 10 operating system, according to people close to the company. But it might not be ready for release when the early version of the software launches the same month.
EDITORIAL COMMENT:- Fortunately I don't have to worry about the glitches and flaws when Microsoft introduces its imitation of Firefox since I'm already using Firefox.
http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/news/microsoft-to-replace-internet-explorer-with-new-streamlined-browser-9949448.html
Microsoft is developing a new, streamlined web browser that will replace Internet Explorer, according to reports, in an apparent attempt to move towards other popular browsers like Chrome and Firefox.
The new app could also help Microsoft distance itself from users’ bad memories of old versions of IE. In the past the company has considered changing the name to separate the current browser from “negative perceptions that no long reflect reality”, according to developers.
The browser, codenamed Spartan, is set to be shown off on January 21st when Microsoft demonstrates its new Windows 10 operating system, according to people close to the company. But it might not be ready for release when the early version of the software launches the same month.
EDITORIAL COMMENT:- Fortunately I don't have to worry about the glitches and flaws when Microsoft introduces its imitation of Firefox since I'm already using Firefox.
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The article should also mention that it will take the DoD 10 years to phase out Internet Explorer. ;)
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COL Vincent Stoneking
At least. And much of industry at least 5. Being the non-standards compliant 800 pound gorilla that it is, there is a lot of code out there that is written to MSIE "quirks" in corporate intranet software. It is not unusual for a change to either to browser and/or the operating system to render and application unusable and for the programmers to spend weeks or longer figuring out why. (Because MS does't believe in sharing all the gore "under the hood" even to "premium partners.")
Separately, I really hope it isn't named Spartan. I really don't want to see those commercials.
Separately, I really hope it isn't named Spartan. I really don't want to see those commercials.
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Thanks for the good news, COL Ted Mc! I've never been a fan of IE. I've been forced to use it at work sometimes, but I've always opted for Firefox or Chrome at home. I was a pretty big Chrome fan until it started spazzing out in RallyPoint. I almost can't load a single RP page in Chrome without getting the error page, so I quit trying and moved it on over to Firefox.
Maybe this new Microsoft browser will be worth taking for a test drive.
Maybe this new Microsoft browser will be worth taking for a test drive.
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You can rename it, but It will likely have the same problems that Internet Explorer currently has. As the years go by and more and more people upgrade to Windows 10 "Spartan" will become the new standard. Most computer users never consider alternative browsers and will stick to Spartan by virtue of it being pre-installed on every new windows computer. Malware and virus coders will simply shift from primarily targeting IE to Spartan as that will provide the most target rich environment.
Internet Explorer does have an image problem, so who knows? Maybe starting from scratch with a new browser will make more people currently using alternative browsers consider it.
Internet Explorer does have an image problem, so who knows? Maybe starting from scratch with a new browser will make more people currently using alternative browsers consider it.
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Dollars to donuts it is really just a rebranding of IE and being developed by the same IE team.
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I switched away from IE for nearly everything quite a while ago and use Chrome for the the majority of my browsing. I'll be open to trying their new version.. hopefully they have learned some lessons in the process of loosing all of their users to competing browsers.
As for the OS, I've adapted to 8.1 but am still not a fan.
As for the OS, I've adapted to 8.1 but am still not a fan.
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MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca
Most businesses will not go to 8 at all. Even if I had a tablet or touch screen laptop, I think its too "bulky" and busy. I don't think its feasible for a one OS fits all. Unless Apple makes it of course :-)
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Won't affect me at all. IE was the worst browser ever. I use Firefox most of the time but Chrome was my favorite for a long time. I thought it was cool that whatever I changed on the main desktop changes on the other 2 desktops as well!
I will check out the new browser as soon as it is released.
I will check out the new browser as soon as it is released.
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How will the government ever survive about that horrible web browser. Most of our sites won't function properly in anything other than that piece of junk, mainly because there is no time, focus, or money put in to cross-platform development. That's typical government contracting for you.
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COL Ted Mc
PO; Put it down to "they use compilers" If you ever want to see crappy code, take a look at websites built (and then modified) using a compiler.
I may be old fashioned but I prefer "hand-pounded" HTML because [1] once you get it working, it keeps on working, and [2] if it doesn't work you can fix it. Compilers will write the code that they want to write and will continue to write identical code (that doesn't do what you want it to do) time after time after time after time after ...
I may be old fashioned but I prefer "hand-pounded" HTML because [1] once you get it working, it keeps on working, and [2] if it doesn't work you can fix it. Compilers will write the code that they want to write and will continue to write identical code (that doesn't do what you want it to do) time after time after time after time after ...
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Is Firefox a good search engine to use. I downloaded it but didn't use it long. I guess I don't understand it. I hate Internet Explorer. It's constantly shutting down and reloading. I'll try Firefox again. I hope I can use it on my IPad.
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Thanks COL Ted Mc. I did not know about a tablet version. I'll check it out right now.
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I have an Apple IPad and found out I can't download it. I have to use the search engine built in.
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SFC Charles S.
Google Chrome is the browser I use, Either Mozilla (Firefox) or Chrome both are better than IE. You might give Safari a try it's embedded on the ipad.
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@ Col Ted Mc, I don't see how this will be any problem. IE has always been a bad browser, the only one that's worse is Safari (sorry Mac lovers). I rarely if ever use IE anyway. It's there, but my default browser if Firefox, with Chrome as my backup...
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