YouTube Phasing Out Support for IE6
YouTube Phasing Out Support for IE6
Posted 07/15/2009 at 12:49pm
| 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
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winmaster
July 16, 2009 at 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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sasquatch42
July 16, 2009 at 6:51am
don't phase out IE6!!! Think of all the poor slackers who visit Youtube at work!!! ;)
I Jedi
July 15, 2009 at 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.
Vegan
July 15, 2009 at 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!
Danielw719
July 15, 2009 at 12:56pm
If it will give me a performance boost when watching youtube videos, I'm all for it.
Caboose
July 15, 2009 at 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...
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