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December 18, 2005

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Goodbye Internet Explorer

Posted Dec. 18, ’05, 11:00 PM PT by Derik DeLong
Category | Software

ieicon.pngAs if Microsoft killing Internet Explorer development around the time of Safari’s release wasn’t enough of a nail in its coffin, Microsoft will be ending all support at the end of the yet and removing the download link at the end of january.

In June 2003, the Microsoft Macintosh Business Unit announced that Internet Explorer for Mac would undergo no further development, and support would cease in 2005. In accordance with published support lifecycle policies, Microsoft will end support for Internet Explorer for Mac on December 31st, 2005, and will provide no further security or performance updates.

Additionally, as of January 31st, 2006, Internet Explorer for the Mac will no longer be available for download from Mactopia. It is recommended that Macintosh users migrate to more recent web browsing technologies such as Apple’s Safari.

I feel an uneasy tension in the force as Microsoft seems to endorse Safari as the superior (or at least more recent) web browser. For those interested in relics, download now.

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