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Internet Explorer, you know, the web browser nobody uses, has finally been put to bed by Microsoft.
RIP Internet Explorer
Microsoft announced it would no longer support Internet Explorer after nearly 27 years, deciding to retire the web browser. Those who have still been loyally using IE will now be instructed to use Microsoft Edge, the other browser a lot of people don’t care for.
Microsoft began the transition away from IE in 2015 with the rollout of Windows 10. The news of Microsoft’s OG web browser’s impending death won’t affect regular web users.
The Verge reports that “usage of Internet Explorer plummeted in recent years” and that IE accounts for less than half a percent of the overall browser market share, according to StatCounter.
Microsoft has been trying for a while now to ween people off of IE, even going as far as to label it a “compatibility solution” rather than a tool that companies should still be actively using. But, there are still some companies being stubborn about the transition.
Per The Verge:
Some businesses will still be caught by surprise by the retirement of Internet Explorer or won’t have been able to fully remove its use in time. Nikkei reported this week that some government agencies and financial institutions in Japan have been slow to respond to the IE retirement. The website for Japan Pension Service must still be viewed in Edge’s IE mode, for example.
With the announcement of Internet Explorer being put out of its misery, Twitter has decided to say its final goodbyes to the web browser.
Twitter Bids Adeu
“Today marks the official end of Microsoft’s support for Internet Explorer. RIP to the #1 Chrome installer of all time,” Tech reviewer/influencer Marques Brownlee tweeted.
Today marks the official end of Microsoft’s support for Internet Explorer. RIP to the #1 Chrome installer of all time
— Marques Brownlee (@MKBHD) June 15, 2022
Salute to IE. It’s been a long 27 years. You helped many browse the web in search of all kinds of things.
You can peep more reactions in the gallery below.
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1. So long.
Goodbyes are never easy.
After 27 years, Microsoft will officially be shutting down Internet Explorer starting Wednesday of this week. pic.twitter.com/A8XMKIKQg1
— Morning Brew
(@MorningBrew) June 13, 2022
2. LOL
Liza Minnelli has outlived the Internet Explorer Browser. After 27 years, Microsoft is officially shutting it down. pic.twitter.com/gUxeJu688e
— LizaMinnelliOutlives (@LiZaOutlives) June 15, 2022
3. HA
is Internet Explorer ever truly dead? pic.twitter.com/KQGndprUxn
— Tom Warren (@tomwarren) June 14, 2022
4.
not internet explorer joining the 27 club https://t.co/vYWbTtIMDO
— mount bellyache (@mountbellyache) June 15, 2022
5.
Things that E.T. Adventure has outlasted:
1. Pogs
2. Grunge
3. Internet Explorer— Universal Orlando Resort (@UniversalORL) June 15, 2022
6.
RIP Internet Explorer – served the internet world for 27 glorious years but has been officially retired as of today.
End of an era. Sleep well young prince
pic.twitter.com/MRusjfSbwB
— Jon (@MrDalekJD) June 15, 2022
7.
If I use Internet Explorer to read this tweet 3 weeks from now, it won't be because I'm nostalgic. pic.twitter.com/7YguCgLDoq
— M.R. Field (@ISpeakPirate) June 15, 2022
8.
How Microsoft should've announced the shutdown of Internet Explorer pic.twitter.com/PNpzcK9wmo
— Neeche Se Topper (@NeecheSeTopper) June 15, 2022
9.
thanks for the childhood internet explorer
— Amani
(@Emohjify) June 15, 2022
10.
Good Bye Internet Explorer
RIP Internet Explorer#internetexplorer #chrome #tech pic.twitter.com/4tRt2Ba98y
— INTECHAGE (@intechage) June 15, 2022
11.
Internet Explorer is finally shutting down on June 15 after 27 years.
Seems it’s lagging a bit, I clicked “close” 26 years ago.
— Scott Hanselman
(@shanselman) June 14, 2022
12.
Rest in peace, Internet Explorer. It was fun while it lasted. pic.twitter.com/wgJZwzyrhH
— Windows On Windows (@wowstartsnow) June 15, 2022
13.
Internet Explorer’s rule over 13 years:pic.twitter.com/XixSOWDah5
— Jon Erlichman (@JonErlichman) June 15, 2022
14.
Bye-bye, Internet Explorer
Though I've been a Mac enthusiast for a long time, that's not to say I haven't grown up using you to explore the Interwebs when I was a child.
You'll be missed.
pic.twitter.com/4pO8Od8wjt
— Sir Simon A. (@BabyLamb5) June 15, 2022
15.
Lonesome Dove:The Outlaw Years was one of my first jobs back in 1995. It’s been a crazy 27 years and I can’t imagine doing it without you, Internet Explorer. The show didn’t deserve another season but you sure did…#BringBackInternetExplorer @microsoft pic.twitter.com/7rE7LM9FA9
— Ryan Reynolds (@VancityReynolds) June 15, 2022