When Microsoft started competing in the "browser wars," there were a number of people (myself included) who warned people that IE would not remain free if Microsoft managed to dominate the browser market. Remove competition, and Microsoft will see a big 'ol revenue opportunity in charging people for IE.
Well, they're not quite charging for IE — they're simply refusing to upgrade IE for people who don't shell out for the latest Microsoft OS.
Kids, if you're still using Windows at home (why?), do yourself a favor and download Mozilla or Firefox. I hate to say it, but I have to use XP at work these days (urgh — one of the few things I don't like about my job...) and I despise having to use IE. What kind of browser doesn't have tab support these days? Yeesh. Firefox is the future, no matter what platform you're on.
We told you so
When Microsoft started competing in the "browser wars," there were a number of people (myself included) who warned people that IE would not remain free if Microsoft managed to dominate the browser market. Remove competition, and Microsoft will see a big 'ol revenue opportunity in charging people for IE.
Well, they're not quite charging for IE — they're simply refusing to upgrade IE for people who don't shell out for the latest Microsoft OS.
Kids, if you're still using Windows at home (why?), do yourself a favor and download Mozilla or Firefox. I hate to say it, but I have to use XP at work these days (urgh — one of the few things I don't like about my job...) and I despise having to use IE. What kind of browser doesn't have tab support these days? Yeesh. Firefox is the future, no matter what platform you're on.