Internet Explorer will soon join Netscape in the digital dustbin of history
The curtain is falling on one of the world's longest-running tech products, as Microsoft prepares to finally kill off Internet Explorer.
Microsoft will retire the aging web browser on June 15, 2022, marking the end of an era for the software giant.
Internet Explorer was first released in 1995 as a bundled add-on for Windows 95, and quickly became the dominant web browser, a position it held for nearly two decades. However, its popularity has waned in recent years as more modern and feature-rich browsers such as Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, and Apple Safari have emerged.
In a blog post announcing the retirement of Internet Explorer, Microsoft said that the browser is no longer able to meet the demands of modern web browsing. The company said that Internet Explorer is slow, insecure, and lacks many of the features that users expect from a modern browser.
Microsoft is encouraging users to switch to its newer browser, Microsoft Edge, which is based on the Chromium open-source project. Edge is faster, more secure, and has more features than Internet Explorer.
The retirement of Internet Explorer is a significant milestone in the history of the internet. It marks the end of an era for Microsoft, and the beginning of a new era for web browsing.
What does this mean for you?
If you are still using Internet Explorer, you should switch to a more modern browser as soon as possible. Microsoft Edge is a good option, but there are many other great browsers available, such as Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, and Apple Safari.
Here are some of the benefits of switching to a more modern browser:
- Faster browsing speeds
- Improved security
- More features
- Better support for modern websites
If you are a web developer, you should also start planning for the retirement of Internet Explorer. Make sure that your websites are compatible with modern browsers, and consider dropping support for Internet Explorer altogether.
The end of an era
The retirement of Internet Explorer is a reminder of how quickly technology changes. Just a few decades ago, Internet Explorer was the dominant web browser, but now it is being relegated to the history books. This is a reminder that we should never take anything for granted, and that we should always be prepared for change.
