Microsoft to replace Internet Explorer? Will this affect you?

2014-12-31T04:59:40-05:00

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.

RIP Internet Explorer?

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.

Response by CW2 Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 31 at 2014 8:25 AM

2014-12-31T08:25:23-05:00

I think windows 10 will be a great improvement, along with this new browser. I switched to Mac just before windows 8 came out. My wife has a windows 8 laptop and I absolutely hate it ,I have over 20 years experience with pc's. I do occasionally fire up a windows 10 virtual machine and I love it.

Response by CW5 Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 31 at 2014 9:29 AM

2014-12-31T09:29:35-05:00

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.

Response by CPT Aaron Kletzing made Dec 31 at 2014 9:34 AM

2014-12-31T09:34:56-05:00

The article should also mention that it will take the DoD 10 years to phase out Internet Explorer. ;)

Response by MSG Wade Huffman made Dec 31 at 2014 9:36 AM

2014-12-31T09:36:00-05:00

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.

Response by SFC Michael Jackson, MBA made Dec 31 at 2014 10:15 AM

2014-12-31T10:15:07-05:00

Another dumb move Microsoft will regret. Internet Explorer (IE) is far from perfect, but it's the browser most users are accustomed too. Eliminating and replacing it will divide its fan base and intimidate many of its users. They should've learn this from the windows 8 launch, which I personally know many users refuse to use.
Microsoft managed to get their browser (IE) on just about every Windows machine in the world. Its "household". It's like Wal-Mart in the computer world; Would they even consider changing the name with the footprint they have? It's stupid!

Response by TSgt Joshua Copeland made Dec 31 at 2014 10:44 AM

2014-12-31T10:44:47-05:00

Dollars to donuts it is really just a rebranding of IE and being developed by the same IE team.

Response by PV2 Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 31 at 2014 11:29 AM

2014-12-31T11:29:19-05:00

This will not affect me because in my job sadly I still have to make sure our agency web site still renders in Internet Explorer properly even though it is the bane of a web developer's exististence!
I HATE IE!! Down with IE!

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 31 at 2014 11:33 AM

2014-12-31T11:33:30-05:00

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.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 31 at 2014 8:10 PM

2014-12-31T20:10:47-05:00

As long as the DOD is seamless and problem free with adjusting to the new browser (not to mention the latest Windows) I think everything will be fine!

I can't believe I typed that with a straight face.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 31 at 2014 8:15 PM

2014-12-31T20:15:59-05:00

I hope I can still get on Rally Point and feed my addiction!

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 31 at 2014 8:37 PM

2014-12-31T20:37:29-05:00

Everybody! Stop for a second and hear what CW3 Michael Danberry has to say about this. At least I wonder what would all of this mean. So far I had to downgrade my IE so I can do some ALC DL. I chose not to upgrade cause ALMS is not playing well. Another thing: I had to use Remote Access Portal to print my DD Form 2475 (SLRP) the other day. It's obvious we need to make some changes but who knows (not me).

Response by LCDR Rabbah Rona Matlow made Mar 31 at 2015 4:34 PM

2015-03-31T16:34:08-04:00

@ 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...

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 31 at 2015 9:09 PM

2015-03-31T21:09:39-04:00

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.

Response by PO2 David Hagwood made Mar 31 at 2015 9:10 PM

2015-03-31T21:10:33-04:00

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.

Response by SGT Rick Ash made Apr 1 at 2015 10:32 PM

2015-04-01T22:32:16-04:00

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.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 8 at 2015 10:18 AM

2015-04-08T10:18:33-04:00

Finally. I bought a Mac just to get away from internet explorer.

Response by PO1 John Miller made Jul 12 at 2015 10:57 PM

2015-07-12T22:57:47-04:00

I'll try it when I switch to Windows 10 but I'll probably end up sticking with Chrome. Yeah I have Firefox (that's what I'm on right now in fact) but for whatever reason Firefox doesn't play well with Windows 8.1. It causes a lot of memory leakage and randomly freezes. Only on 8.1 though!