Nov
22
2005

ie begone

The Cult of Mac weblog points out that Microsoft’s MSN.com, when viewed with the latest version of Microsoft Internet Explorer for Mac, advises visitors to use another browser.

Why does MSN look like this?
Microsoft Internet Explorer website

Why does MSN look like this? Your browser cannot find our style and presentation information and as a result may not display the page properly. You are welcome to use the page as is, or upgrade your browser to its latest version which may address the problem. If you are using Microsoft Internet Explorer, go to the Microsoft Internet Explorer website to install the latest version. If you are using another browser, see the provider’s website for more information. If you are using Internet Explorer for Mac, we recommend that you use another browser to have an optimal experience on MSN.

Microsoft stopped working on the Mac version of Internet Explorer in 2003. Sadly, the home page of the official Internet Explorer for Mac Web site says nothing about the fact that the software was more or less abandoned two years ago — and the “last updated” tag at the bottom of the page says “Last Updated: March 11, 2005,” which might give the wrong impression. (Granted, the current status of IE for Mac does get a mention in the site FAQ).

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Microsoft recently updated (Dec. 14, 2005) the front page of its IE for Mac section to explicitly mention the program’s status and advise people to use another browser:

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR MICROSOFT INTERNET EXPLORER FOR MAC USERS

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.

Posted by alykat on December 18, 2005 11:10 PM

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