Internet Explorer 6 Ten Years on… Time to move on… Here’s why..
10 years ago a browser was born.
Its name was Internet Explorer 6. Now that we’re in 2011, in an era of modern web standards, it’s time to say goodbye.
Why move off of Internet Explorer 6?
There are many benefits of upgrading to a newer version of Internet Explorer – improved speed, tabbed browsing, and better privacy settings to name a few.
The web has changed significantly over the past 10 years. The browser has evolved to adapt to new web technologies, and the latest versions of Internet Explorer help protect you from new attacks and threats.
We recommend that Internet Explorer 6 users upgrade to a newer version of Internet Explorer for a safer browsing experience.
For a comparison between Internet Explorer 6 and Internet Explorer 8, see this chart.
What about corporate users?
Some users report that they use Internet Explorer 6 because they have to for work. We understand that IT organizations may have unique considerations, so here’s a few resources to help you decide:
- Internet Explorer 8 Migration Workshop delivered by Microsoft Services and Microsoft Partners
- Internet Explorer Springboard Series
- Customer Case Studies
