About The Internet Explorer Hatelisting
Internet Explorer, commonly known as "IE" (or my preferred alias: dIE), is Microsoft's attempt at a web browser. It is a standard part of the Microsoft Windows operating system therefore unfortunately holds the majority of the browser "market". This is more due to the stupidity of it's users than out of choice, as most do not know that other browsers exist. However, if my Grandad can find his way around Mozilla Firefox I don't see why anyone else can't!
Interesting Reading
For those of you who haven't made the sensible decision of switching to an alternative browser, these links may interest you:
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The problem is that hackers continue to find and exploit security holes in Explorer.
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browsehappy.com: Why is Internet Explorer unsafe? - "
Giant lizards are cool
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101 things that the Mozilla browser can do that IE cannot - "
Exploitation of Internet Explorer's security holes has earned IE the reputation as the least secure of the major web browsers.
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wikipedia: Criticism of Internet Explorer - "
Internet Explorer only works on a Microsoft Windows "operating system". This makes it a commercial product which you are required to pay for, because you need to buy Windows in order to be able to use Internet Explorer.
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drop ie .com
Alternative Browsers
For a better browsing experience...
"The award-winning Web browser from Mozilla is now faster, even more secure, and totally customizable to your online life.
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Mozilla Firefox
"It's a fast, fun and easy way to browse the Web. Opera 9 comes loaded with the tools to keep you productive and safe. Try it today, it's absolutely free!
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Opera
Note to Some...
Don't start assuming that I'm some mac-chick or a Linux "fanboi" (or girl, as would be the case). In fact, I love Microsoft Windows. I simply think that IE is a piece of crap, a waste of space, and a plague to the web design and developing community.