Yesterday, the “IE6 funeral” took place in Denver. This is what appeared on the funeral site:
Internet Explorer Six, resident of the interwebs for over 8 years, died the morning of March 1, 2010 in Mountain View, California, as a result of a workplace injury sustained at the headquarters of Google, Inc. Internet Explorer Six, known to friends and family as “IE6,” is survived by son Internet Explorer Seven, and grand-daughter Internet Explorer Eight.
Those mourning the Web browser, but unable to attend, were asked to send flowers. So, Microsoft sent a big bouquet!
In the photo above, a funeral guest is showing off the card that arrived with Microsoft’s bouquet. Microsoft confirmed the test and also that it sent the flowers (according to SeattlePI.com.)
The card reads:
Thanks for the good times IE6, see you all @ MIX when we show a little piece of IE Heaven.
The Internet Explorer Team @ Microsoft
Internet Explorer 8 has been in existence for over 8 years and Microsoft plans to continue support until 2014, but many in the tech world are happily ready to move on and ‘kill’ IE6 – especially with all the problems and bugs it has caused users.
Still using IE6? Please, either upgrade or I recommend switching to Firefox or Chrome!
What’s your browser of choice? Would love your feedback, leave me a comment below!
Written by: Katie Lance, Marketing Manager, Inman News
