A clever way to fight IE6

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Post by IgorPartola » Wed, Sep 29, 2010, 4:34 PM UTC

A clever way to fight IE6
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Re: A clever way to fight IE6

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Post by tehgawdo » Wed, Sep 29, 2010, 5:11 PM UTC

I aprove of this technique.

Re: A clever way to fight IE6

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Post by dinedal » Wed, Sep 29, 2010, 5:12 PM UTC

I went into this expecting the latest "show a message to the user urging them to update" technique, but I was pleasantly surprised.

I wonder if it goes into the territory of browser support a la cart ordering though.

Re: A clever way to fight IE6

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Post by bhjodokast » Wed, Sep 29, 2010, 5:12 PM UTC

Cry more about IE6 please! Thank you!

As a web developer, I get a kick out of these articles. It's my job to support different browsers. If you don't like it, might be time to find a different job, eh?

Re: A clever way to fight IE6

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Post by WillyF » Wed, Sep 29, 2010, 5:13 PM UTC

Maybe you could turn this idea into a new monetization technique for content websites. Free for most, but IE 6 users have to pay to view your content.

Re: A clever way to fight IE6

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Post by fady » Wed, Sep 29, 2010, 5:13 PM UTC

Or you could just give them a 101 on web standards, while giving the main points why you wont support IE6. It almost depends on your clients. ie: Since most MLS programs are still in the dinosaur age, most Realtors use Windows, and good % of them still use IE6(I've seen the analytics), crazy eh?

I just wont support it. Update your OS/Browser!

Re: A clever way to fight IE6

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Post by tmlee » Wed, Sep 29, 2010, 5:15 PM UTC

WillyF wrote: post #5

Maybe you could turn this idea into a new monetization technique for content websites. Free for most, but IE 6 users have to pay to view your content.

but the underlying problem is that IE6s are still sticking in big enterprise/workplace where they do not have a choice of uninstalling it.

Re: A clever way to fight IE6

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Post by feverishaaron » Wed, Sep 29, 2010, 5:17 PM UTC

I do this as well, and have had the same experience. IE 6 support is suddenly no longer as important. I explain that I'll put a message up that directs the user to either upgrade their browser, install Chrome Frame or browse at their own peril.

Re: A clever way to fight IE6

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Post by tofumatt » Wed, Sep 29, 2010, 5:17 PM UTC

fady wrote: post #6

Or you could just give them a 101 on web standards, while giving the main points why you wont support IE6. It almost depends on your clients. ie: Since most MLS programs are still in the dinosaur age, most Realtors use Windows, and good % of them still use IE6(I've seen the analytics), crazy eh? I just wont support it. Update your OS/Browser!

Governments and other big organizations REFUSE to update their browsers because they need IE 6 to support legacy software (I used to work in provincial government in Canada: I know). Spouting off about "web standards" (whatever that means to a client) is worthless -- they'll tell you it still looks wrong.

Tell them IE6 costs extra and at least your trouble will be worth your while (or you can skip IE6 dev time). It's not unlike paying more to the mechanic who works on vintage Mini Coopers versus new BMW ones; the vintage skill is more specialized and harder work in lessening demand.

Re: A clever way to fight IE6

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Post by WillyF » Wed, Sep 29, 2010, 5:17 PM UTC

tmlee wrote: post #7

WillyF wrote: post #5

Maybe you could turn this idea into a new monetization technique for content websites. Free for most, but IE 6 users have to pay to view your content.

but the underlying problem is that IE6s are still sticking in big enterprise/workplace where they do not have a choice of uninstalling it.

And big enterprises are places with deep pockets. They'd happily pay the IE6 tax.

I'm not really serious about the idea, but the idea of taxing users of outdated software could lead to some pretty interesting applications.