marke Posted August 2, 2005 Share Posted August 2, 2005 "My advice here is simple: Boycott Internet Explorer. It is a cancer on the Web, and must be stopped. IE is insecure and is not standards-compliant, which makes it unworkable for both end users and Web content creators. However, because of user base, Web developers are hamstrung into writing to it at the expense of established standards which work equally well in all other browsers. You can turn the tide by demanding better from Microsoft and using a better alternative Web browser. I recommend and use Mozilla Firefox, but Apple Safari (Mac only) and Opera 8 are both worth considering as well." Link Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Trode Posted August 2, 2005 Share Posted August 2, 2005 Instead of boycotting why not help the problems with the browser and work with them instead of against them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arckon Posted August 2, 2005 Share Posted August 2, 2005 LOL That's good! I'm a bit surprised to hear it from Paul Thurrott though. Good call m8! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BajiRav Posted August 2, 2005 Share Posted August 2, 2005 he is a known Firefox fan :rolleyes: I :wub: IE and hence ignoring it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lunamonkey Posted August 2, 2005 Share Posted August 2, 2005 Yeah, let's all do it because Paul said so... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
y2kboy23 Posted August 2, 2005 Share Posted August 2, 2005 Instead of boycotting why not help the problems with the browser and work with them instead of against them? 586313890[/snapback] When you boycott IE, they'll get the message that their consumers don't like the product and will fix it. When you help them, you are sending the message, I like the product, but just needs some tweaking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_I am Reptar Posted August 2, 2005 Share Posted August 2, 2005 I love both IE and firefox..paul needs to stfu.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OPaul Posted August 2, 2005 Share Posted August 2, 2005 What insecurities does IE have right now that Firefox doesn't? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee G. Veteran Posted August 2, 2005 Veteran Share Posted August 2, 2005 I found this somewhat shocking. I though PT was a huge MS booster to the point of being a zealot.If I were eating cornflakes, I would have chocked on them. 586313941[/snapback] I was suprised too :rofl: Mr. & Mrs. Average are not going to boycott it even if it is covered in bugs and loopholes. IE will be always be the most used as most people use Windows and most don't have the experience in knowing to switch browser. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thejohnnyq Posted August 2, 2005 Share Posted August 2, 2005 This shows that he is not the expert he claims to be. Firefox has had major holes, and issues, and they are not getting addressed, and some of the holes were years old, (pre dating firefox, back to it's roots). There are issues with all browsers, and they are slowly being fixed. I say Boycott Paul Thurott. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred Derf Veteran Posted August 2, 2005 Veteran Share Posted August 2, 2005 I found this somewhat shocking. I though PT was a huge MS booster to the point of being a zealot. If I were eating cornflakes, I would have chocked on them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerLG Posted August 2, 2005 Share Posted August 2, 2005 And when regular users start using FF and find some of their websites don't render correctly, they'll say screw this crap and go back to IE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigCheese Posted August 2, 2005 Share Posted August 2, 2005 Telling people to boycott IE will do nothing. The people who use and like IE will just continue to use it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John S. Veteran Posted August 2, 2005 Veteran Share Posted August 2, 2005 What insecurities does IE have right now that Firefox doesn't? 586313937[/snapback] there's a link to the article in the first post that quotes IE7's lead developer ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theyarecomingforyou Posted August 2, 2005 Share Posted August 2, 2005 I completely agree with him, yet people will still cling to IE. I can understand the average user wouldn't know any better or would believe it too much bother to change browsers, but regular computer users should know better. By not updating IE Microsoft are holding back web design, which has remained static for 6-7 years. While I usually stick up for Microsoft against pointless attacks, this I feel is very much justified. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koolslacker Posted August 2, 2005 Share Posted August 2, 2005 I am oficially surprised. He is right for sure. I mean IE is peace of junk compared to Firefox. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n30w1n Posted August 2, 2005 Share Posted August 2, 2005 Old news, next :shifty: Well, not really. I am shocked :o Paul of all people! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GhostShell Posted August 2, 2005 Share Posted August 2, 2005 I am a little bit surprised to hear this coming from Paul Thurrott but I think people will still continue to use IE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OPaul Posted August 2, 2005 Share Posted August 2, 2005 there's a link to the article in the first post that quotes IE7's lead developer ;) 586313952[/snapback] ... which says nothing about any vulnerabilities. The article is about CSS compliance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EduardValencia Posted August 2, 2005 Share Posted August 2, 2005 (edited) hmmm,beta 2 hasn't been released yet,and paul already making unbiased conclusions,let's wait to the offcial release and then judge Edited August 2, 2005 by EduardValencia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Packet1009 Posted August 2, 2005 Share Posted August 2, 2005 i'm not an IE user for my browsing (i use Opera) and i think it's rather irresponsible of him to go about being all high and mighty 'boycott IE'. for starters, there are so many applications (and yes, some are by MS) that only work with IE in terms of integrated authentication & controls, etc - a working alternative is required before hopping onto a bandwagon. i would have taken him far more seriously if he had said 'dont use IE for XYZ' instead of a blanket 'boycott IE'. prejudice shows off idiocy a little too well... oh well, 5 minutes of life wasted (reading article & typing reaction here)... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porp Posted August 2, 2005 Share Posted August 2, 2005 Oh Paul.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaMeDtX Posted August 2, 2005 Share Posted August 2, 2005 paul need to be beaten and hung in a sack firefox sux... its all slow and laggy and uses 45mb of resources, IE IS GOD! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STV Posted August 2, 2005 Share Posted August 2, 2005 how sad. isnt paul supposed to be smart? damn, if a 19 year old person like myself can make IE secure, why can't he? how pathetic. STV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuzzbling Posted August 2, 2005 Share Posted August 2, 2005 Look, I like IE too, but I refuse to use half baked crap, that doesn't adhear to the simple standards that everyone else has embraced. When it comes to IE, it's like pulling teeth to get things changed and things fixed in a timly manner. I'd gladly use IE if MS would listen and make the changes to ensure better compatiblity, usablity, and stablity. I agree with Paul, not because he said so, or because I'm anti-IE, but because he has a valid point and I feel the same way about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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