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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