Google dropping IE6 support!! - WOOT! - GoFuckYourself.com

Twisted Dave · 02-08-2010, 05:12 AM

http://www.pocket-lint.com/news/3116...orer-6-support

Quote:

Google has warned that from 1 March, users may find that some older browsers no longer work with its Google Docs and Google Sites products. The search company named IE6 in particular as a target.

Google says: "Many other companies have already stopped supporting older browsers like Internet Explorer 6.0 as well as browsers that are not supported by their own manufacturers. We?re also going to begin phasing out our support, starting with Google Docs and Google Sites. As a result you may find that from 1 March key functionality within these products -- as well as new Docs and Sites features -- won?t work properly in older browsers".

The 8-year-old browser, which was launched in 2001 but replaced in October 2006 by IE7, has already been the target of a co-ordinated campaign by more than 70 companies, including Google's own YouTube. Microsoft, the browser's creator, has even offered to donate $1.15 to charity for every person that ditches the ancient software. Even the French and German governments have warned against IE6, but the British government has so far refused to upgrade.

Google adds: "The web has evolved in the last ten years, from simple text pages to rich, interactive applications including video and voice. Unfortunately, very old browsers cannot run many of these new features effectively. So to help ensure your business can use the latest, most advanced web apps, we encourage you to update your browsers as soon as possible".

Google recommends IE7+, Firefox 3+, Chrome 4+ and Safari 3+ for upgraders. You might want to look at Opera 10+, too.

I dunno about you ... but I am glad. This is coupled with the recent German Gov announcement to the public urging them to stop using IE!

Google is the biggest website on the net, and I suspect would rank as THE most quoted site name by internet users if asked to name a site. So I think it's likely that now that Google have done it, others will soon follow suit.

Can only be good news for designers and developers!!!

seeandsee · 02-08-2010, 05:19 AM

IE6 was such a hole

EscortBiz · 02-08-2010, 05:46 AM

ie 6 def damaged billions of dollars worth of computers, it def made computer stores tons of cash

designerscode · 02-08-2010, 06:04 AM

Woooooohooooooo... yeah! less headaches

Chosen · 02-08-2010, 07:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by seeandsee

IE6 was such a hole

just a punk · 02-08-2010, 09:49 AM

Have they also dropped support of Commodore 64 and Sega Megadrive? WTF???

Klen · 02-08-2010, 09:51 AM

Well they still support links browser so no biggie :D

ice_mouton · 02-08-2010, 09:04 PM

And yet we had an affiliate point out some errors in our sites under IE6 not two weeks ago, when will the cross-browser nightmares REALLY end :'(

HandballJim · 02-08-2010, 09:20 PM

I am still using IE6 with XP Pro (no service pack), if I upgraded would it screw up my computer? Currently I have my life on this computer...

I also have the updated firefox.

JD · 02-08-2010, 09:24 PM

praise the jesus

Twisted Dave · 02-08-2010, 09:24 PM

Why would you use IE6? You can use IE8 for XP pro (SOOOOOOOOO much better!!!!!!).

I have Windows 7 Ultimate, so I have the Windows XP Licence built into the 7 licence, meaning I can use IE6 in XP to test. But within a year, I think it's a safe bet that 99% of sites wont care about IE6 anymore.

I notice a LOT of sites using stuff that isn't possible with IE6 and many sites simply putting up a page saying "Upgrade your IE to use our site).

Smart moves. Forcing people to update is the best way. Even on older Win OS's, IE6 really isn't neccessary. And a lot of organisations who think they have to stick with IE6 are wrong ... they can update to IE7 or 8 and usually find everything works the same.

Since both of those have the 'break a site like IE6' mode! :D LOL!

I'll add here now ... I simply don't recommend any other browser other than Google Chrome now. I've used it extensively since it came out and it's definitely my broswer of choice. I have all the major browsers installed for testing and keep them up to date ... but I wont recommend any others now that Chrome is kicking ass ... with extensions etc.

HandballJim · 02-08-2010, 09:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Twisted Dave

Why would you use IE6? You can use IE8 for XP pro (SOOOOOOOOO much better!!!!!!).

I have Windows 7 Ultimate, so I have the Windows XP Licence built into the 7 licence, meaning I can use IE6 in XP to test. But within a year, I think it's a safe bet that 99% of sites wont care about IE6 anymore.

I notice a LOT of sites using stuff that isn't possible with IE6 and many sites simply putting up a page saying "Upgrade your IE to use our site).

Smart moves. Forcing people to update is the best way. Even on older Win OS's, IE6 really isn't neccessary. And a lot of organisations who think they have to stick with IE6 are wrong ... they can update to IE7 or 8 and usually find everything works the same.

Since both of those have the 'break a site like IE6' mode! :D LOL!

I'll add here now ... I simply don't recommend any other browser other than Google Chrome now. I've used it extensively since it came out and it's definitely my broswer of choice. I have all the major browsers installed for testing and keep them up to date ... but I wont recommend any others now that Chrome is kicking ass ... with extensions etc.

my wifes laptop has the new windows 7 on it but have not tried installing any of my bootleg software photoshop 7, dreamweaver, frontpage, etc. Will these programs work on Windows 7? or only on Windows 7 unlimate edition? I would hate to have to spend money on new programs.

Twisted Dave · 02-08-2010, 09:41 PM

All the applications you have mentioned will work fine on every edition of Windows 7

HandballJim · 02-08-2010, 09:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Twisted Dave

All the applications you have mentioned will work fine on every edition of Windows 7

good to know my wife does owe me a Christmas gift, hmmm new fully loaded desktop with windows 7.

$5 submissions · 02-09-2010, 02:38 AM

All I gotta say is:

02-08-2010, 05:19 AM	#2
seeandsee Check SIG! Industry Role: Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Europe (Skype: gojkoas) Posts: 50,945	IE6 was such a hole __________________ BUY MY SIG - 50$/Year Contact here

02-08-2010, 05:46 AM	#3
EscortBiz Fuck Checks, CASH only! Join Date: May 2002 Location: New York City Posts: 19,422	ie 6 def damaged billions of dollars worth of computers, it def made computer stores tons of cash __________________ Spanking, Medical Fetish, Sleeping, Strap-on Anal Lesbians, Girls Fucking Guys, Handjob site REAL HOT, Shemales, Anal and Ass Licking sites 100% Real EXCLUSIVE with amazing retention, ccbill payouts, lots of content FREE FTP HOSTING Promote the largest and oldest member paid escort site, Converts 10 times better then any dating site, CCBill payouts ICQ# 158802076

02-08-2010, 06:04 AM	#4
designerscode Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Shinobi here! Posts: 220	Woooooohooooooo... yeah! less headaches __________________ Mainstream & Adult Design Services ICQ: 581772626 \| shinobi [at] designerscode [dot] com

02-08-2010, 09:49 AM	#6
just a punk So fuckin' bored Industry Role: Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 32,384	Have they also dropped support of Commodore 64 and Sega Megadrive? WTF??? __________________ Obey the Cowgod

02-08-2010, 09:04 PM	#8
ice_mouton Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Montreal, QC Posts: 3	And yet we had an affiliate point out some errors in our sites under IE6 not two weeks ago, when will the cross-browser nightmares REALLY end :'( __________________ www.frenchcash.com - 100% Exlcusive French Sites NATS \| F/MHG \| Flash Embeds \| Free Content \| Great Ratios \| Geo-Targeted \| Custom Promo Tools ICQ #350 077 752 EMAIL/GTALK/MSN : ice{AT}frenchcash[dot]com

02-08-2010, 09:51 AM	#7
Klen Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Little Vienna Posts: 32,235	Well they still support links browser so no biggie :D

02-08-2010, 09:20 PM	#9
HandballJim Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NYC Posts: 4,024	I am still using IE6 with XP Pro (no service pack), if I upgraded would it screw up my computer? Currently I have my life on this computer... I also have the updated firefox. __________________ HOW I MAKE LOTS OF $$$

02-08-2010, 09:24 PM	#10
JD Too lazy to set a custom title Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 22,651	praise the jesus

02-08-2010, 09:24 PM	#11
Twisted Dave Confirmed User Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 3,635	Why would you use IE6? You can use IE8 for XP pro (SOOOOOOOOO much better!!!!!!). I have Windows 7 Ultimate, so I have the Windows XP Licence built into the 7 licence, meaning I can use IE6 in XP to test. But within a year, I think it's a safe bet that 99% of sites wont care about IE6 anymore. I notice a LOT of sites using stuff that isn't possible with IE6 and many sites simply putting up a page saying "Upgrade your IE to use our site). Smart moves. Forcing people to update is the best way. Even on older Win OS's, IE6 really isn't neccessary. And a lot of organisations who think they have to stick with IE6 are wrong ... they can update to IE7 or 8 and usually find everything works the same. Since both of those have the 'break a site like IE6' mode! :D LOL! I'll add here now ... I simply don't recommend any other browser other than Google Chrome now. I've used it extensively since it came out and it's definitely my broswer of choice. I have all the major browsers installed for testing and keep them up to date ... but I wont recommend any others now that Chrome is kicking ass ... with extensions etc. __________________ Custom Cartoon Mascots - ICQ: 243355699, Email: [email protected] or Click Sig - 15% referrals. Send me clients, make money! Last edited by Twisted Dave; 02-08-2010 at 09:26 PM..

02-08-2010, 09:41 PM	#13
Twisted Dave Confirmed User Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 3,635	All the applications you have mentioned will work fine on every edition of Windows 7 __________________ Custom Cartoon Mascots - ICQ: 243355699, Email: [email protected] or Click Sig - 15% referrals. Send me clients, make money!

02-09-2010, 02:38 AM	#15
$5 submissions I help you SUCCEED Industry Role: Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: The Pearl of the Orient Seas Posts: 32,195	All I gotta say is: __________________ Need a NON-ADULT income stream? We build your YOUTUBE CHANNEL for only $20 per video! For Hire: $3/hour or $400 per month Marketing Specialist Virtual Assistants