For those who regularly monitors the update of the software used, and in general tries to find and use the most advanced tools to perform those or other tasks on your computer will sound pretty wild that many users still go online via Internet Explorer, moreover they do it is not the latest version of this browser.
Certainly, the IE 9 - a strong advance over previous versions of the browser, however, even the ninth version inferior to its competitors, especially in terms of frequency and output update rate.
Older browsers and new technologies
To talk about earlier versions of IE (6, 7 and 8) are generally not necessary, only one example of the display page of the site in the browser IE 8:
And here is the same page in Chrome.
You feel the difference? A similar situation will occur every time you try to enter the site using modern web technologies. To enjoy all the pleasures of HTML5, will have to go with the older versions of IE to something better.
page load speed
Older browsers can not download the pages and their contents as quickly as do the modern browsers.
Security and stability
These terms apply to the little old browsers for one reason: the tens and hundreds of updates that were released recently for Chrome, Opera, and Firefox - is not a whim of developers. Many of these updates are required and address the vulnerabilities, as well as enhancing stability. Alas, IE 8, and even more so by his predecessors such updates do not get.
What move?
The most sensible thing to choose between the most popular alternatives to IE, because they do not just dine a decent share of the browser market. That's what the statistics show StatCounter.com for the period from January to July 2012:
Below are links to download the browser following:
- Chrome
- Firefox
- Opera
Another important reason for the change of the browser is the fact that even the remaining adherent IE and working in the Windows XP operating system, you will not be able to upgrade to version 9 Internet Explorer. At the same time, all the above alternatives perfectly friendly with XP.
How to deal with bookmarks and settings?
What will happen to all the files saved in IE bookmarks when switching to a new browser? Nothing bad. Developers should consider this point and make migration as painless as possible for the user. When you install the new browser will prompt you to import all bookmarks and settings from your old browser. Alternatively, one can consult resource called Browsing Better. Just select your Internet Explorer browser current version and follow the instructions.
All the same, I love Internet Explorer
And in such cases, there is a way - a free plug-in Chrome Frame for Internet Explorer versions 6, 7 and 8. This tool will expand the browser's functionality and enhance its performance.
Happy updates.