Microsoft is phasing out the Internet Explorer brand.
Microsoft is phasing out the Internet Explorer brand.
KilleurMiino
02-22-2016, 12:21 PM #11Market studies indicate different views; a simple name change can shape perceptions, making users more likely to engage, especially when paired with the familiar brand name "Microsoft" prominently displayed.
Codename stories are always more thrilling. New features come simply because they’re fresh. Master Chief or whatever the military calls the updated browser Spartan definitely sounds more appealing than Internet Explorer, though it might feel confusing to someone who hasn’t played a game for a decade.
xXSuperNovaXx
02-24-2016, 07:26 PM #13IE has changed a lot over time. What used to be seen as "completely terrible" is now considered less awful compared to other options, though still not ideal. Many people view it as a step up from older versions but still far behind modern browsers. Personally, I think it reflects a lack of understanding or familiarity with better alternatives, which might make me seem like someone who prefers outdated tools. It’s not about IE being worse in terms of standards support or features, but more about how it stacks up against what’s available today.
.chan08082007
02-25-2016, 08:36 AM #15I really cringed and laughed out loud. That’s no surprise with such a low rating for your post.
It's noteworthy you reference the GUI since that's the main reason for using IE. The interface stands out for its simplicity, minimalism, and performance versus other options. Particularly with favorites links, Chrome and Firefox fall short. http://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/t...vs-safari/ It really depends on the context. Every browser shines in specific scenarios. IE performs just as well overall.
Thunderbert
02-27-2016, 11:05 AM #17Essentially, being correct means gaining widespread agreement. Many people believed the Earth was flat back then, which aligns well with your rating. I rarely post for likes; if I did, I’d just share what everyone expected. Let’s be honest—your take is amusing, though in a more melancholic way.
Wow... I am amazed someone actually likes the GUI. There is next to no space for tabs and they are not placed at the top (making them much harder to click, see Fittts' law ). You can't customize it at all. I can make my Firefox look like IE, but not vice versa. Not sure how IE handles favorites any differently from other browsers. Can you elaborate? I don't really care about your link. I can form my own opinion on these things. I think it's pretty funny that your link came to the conclusion that Chrome is the best browser though. I would like to know the best scenario for IE. Oh and I think the flaws I pointed out earlier in the from are very legitimate reasons to consider IE worse than Firefox (and maybe Chrome as well) in general.
NotTomZuper666
02-29-2016, 09:28 AM #19Trying really hard. Posted a lengthy message but couldn't because the thread was moved. A bit too much chatter. You can adjust the address bar size and rearrange tabs into separate rows if needed. I rely on the top spot (should always be free) by a minimized Winamp. Having tabs there isn’t ideal for my needs. Regarding favorites, in IE there’s a star next to the tabs. The menu shows two lines: one for adding to favorites and another for selecting tabs, feeds, or history. The rest are actual favorites. On Chrome and Firefox, the first few lines of the menu are cluttered with irrelevant options, making the favorites section hard to use. Chrome is even worse since that popup is nested inside another menu. All quite inconvenient. As for my link, Chrome won because of HTML5 and extensions. I don’t really depend on them (though I hope for a simpler experience). HTML5 isn’t widely adopted yet, and IE will be fixed before it’s needed. It all comes down to your specific situation.
Colefusion
02-29-2016, 09:33 AM #20They hope it works, but their rendering engine in the new browser is still a mystery. By the way, I find it hilarious when Chrome users complain about closed-source software. I’ve been using Opera 12.17 most of the time and enjoy Vivaldi.