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YouTube Phasing Out Support for IE6

Posted 07/15/09 at 03:49:04 PM  by Andy Salisbury

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According to a screenshot taken by an IE6 user who was watching some videos on YouTube, it would appear that support for the browser will be phased out very soon.

The screenshot suggests that an upgrade to a “more modern” browser, including Google Chrome, Internet Explorer 8 and Firefox 3.5.  And, they’re not alone – apparently Digg is looking to cut their support for IE6 as well.

There’s been no official word yet from YouTube, so this information is only as good as its sources (truthfully, folks on Twitter). But, it doesn’t seem illogical, so if it turns out to be true, there’ll be little surprise.

 

 Image Credit: TechCrunch

COMMENTS:8
TAGS: Software, Google, firefox, youtube, browser, IE6, IE8, Internet Explorer 8, chrome, Internet Explorer 6
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avatarConfirmed!

Submitted by winmaster on Thu, 07/16/2009 - 1:04pm

YouTube when viewed in Internet Explorer 6 on Microsoft Windows 2000 is indeed showing that message.  Also, yes, I have Opera installed on that computer, and no, I don't like Internet Explorer. (Especially 6). And, while I'm on that subject, to all you commenters who were too lazy to check this yourself:  If you dig into the backup files created by service pack and IE installers on Windows XP, you would have found a working version of IE6 that you could have used to check out YouTube.

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avatardon't phase out IE6!!! Think

Submitted by sasquatch42 on Thu, 07/16/2009 - 6:51am

don't phase out IE6!!! Think of all the poor slackers who visit Youtube at work!!! ;)

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avatarIt's a great idea to start

Submitted by I Jedi on Wed, 07/15/2009 - 4:54pm

It's a great idea to start phasing out older browsers, as what should of been started by a lot of major sites along time ago. The fact being is that older browser equal less secure. I certainly wouldn't surf the NET in IE6, unless I had no choice.

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avatarDear sirs,  It has come to

Submitted by Vegan on Wed, 07/15/2009 - 4:40pm

Dear sirs,

 It has come to my attention that there is a typographical error in your latest article; in the opening sentence, no less!

It should read, "According to a screenshot taken by a mouth-breathing idiot..."

Please correct this grievous mistake post-haste!

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avatarIE6 users know how to take

Submitted by chris.peplin on Wed, 07/15/2009 - 2:26pm

IE6 users know how to take screenshots?

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avatarIE6

Submitted by yardGNOME on Wed, 07/15/2009 - 1:46pm

I am a little shocked people still use IE period..

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avatarIf will give me a

Submitted by Danielw719 on Wed, 07/15/2009 - 12:56pm

If it will give me a performance boost when watching youtube videos, I'm all for it.

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avatar How about a more secure

Submitted by Caboose on Wed, 07/15/2009 - 1:06pm

 How about a more secure browsing experience?

 

You still use IE6? Honestly? Well that's awesome, now if you'll excuse me while I go work on my Geocities webpage while wearing a No Fear Shirt...

 

-= I don't want to be dead, I want to be alive! Or... a cowboy! =-

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