2005-02-15

Internet Explorer is Dangerous

I can't believe I forgot to blog about this. Those of you who are still using Internet Explorer (if you're able to read this at all) have probably already seen this message by just visiting this site. I created and am maintaining a document that describes the dangers of Internet Explorer and what the alternatives are, in such a way that the average user should understand. There are two versions. The browser error version is given to visitors who are using Internet Explorer, and the Internet Explorer is dangerous version is a general informative version that should be used for normal linking. The only real differences are in the introduction, and also the browser error version has a redirect system, so website owners can automatically direct Internet Explorer users to the page and they can click a link to ignore the warning and carry on. Websites can optionally use the once parameter so that the user is only directed to the page once per session (this is done with cookies).

I strongly encourage website owners to link to these pages. Information on how to use the content is available at the bottom of the page. I've already had a few requests from website owners to use the material (although you don't need my permission to simply link or redirect to them).

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