Windows XP No IE9 For You!!!!

[CarlTR6]

HALLEELUUJAAAHH
Internet Explorer 9 will not run on Windows XP

I'm confused. Why would anyone actually be gleeful that IE9 won't run on XP?

Maybe the answer to that lies in Barman's excellent post.

 

[MadMaxData]

Maybe the answer to that lies in Barman's excellent post.

Sorry, I still don't get it. I must be having a "dense" day...LOL

 

[stormy13]

Look at it this way, IE9 will be written to take advantage of the new security features that are present in Vista and Windows 7. Doesn't make any sense to have to write it twice so they can remove said security features that aren't present in XP.

As far as XP still receiving support, no one has mentioned (and those that cling to XP either forget or ignore; doesn't apply to the corporate world) it but the only support XP will still receive is the odd security update. There will be no more features or anything else for it.

 

[CarlTR6]

Don't get my wrong, I'm not celebrating that it will not run on XP, I just understand why MS decided not to build it to run on XP. I think that will make IE9 far better for Vista and Seven users.

 

[MadMaxData]

I understand what you guys are saying, and I agree to a point. However, I think they should provide a patch for XP users to run IE9. Surely, the security features are not the ONLY changes. I'm just thinking about the "little guy" businesses that simply cannot afford to upgrade their OS. And the home user who is on a tight budget in these trying times. If we were talking about WMP, then I would agree whole heartedly, but IE is different I think. Can you guys not see it from my point of view at all?

 

[Riho]

HALLEELUUJAAAHH
Internet Explorer 9 will not run on Windows XP

I'm confused. Why would anyone actually be gleeful that IE9 won't run on XP?

Because XP is dam old right now, almost 10 years. Its basicly like if you are Web manager/programmer and you have build up a web portal and you have 300-500 visits per day and you have follow the latest web standard whats out there. And lets say one dumbass will send you an email and tell's you that "Your web site isnt opening for me" and then you ask "What web browser do you use" and then he tells IE6(for example). Now tell me why in the world you have to make sure your own web will run also with IE6? Basicly you say to customer/visitor "Screw you, upgrade your web browser". In system programmers view why do you need to make extra job for someone who is using 10 year old OS?

 

[MadMaxData]

Because XP is dam old right now, almost 10 years. Its basicly like if you are Web manager/programmer and you have build up a web portal and you have 300-500 visits per day and you have follow the latest web standard whats out there. And lets say one dumbass will send you an email and tell's you that "Your web site isnt opening for me" and then you ask "What web browser do you use" and then he tells IE6(for example). Now tell me why in the world you have to make sure your own web will run also with IE6? Basicly you say to customer/visitor "Screw you, upgrade your web browser". In system programmers view why do you need to make extra job for someone who is using 10 year old OS?

As a web developer, I can relate. I know all too well about having to script for older browsers. However, I still think a patch should be available for XP users to run IE9, for the reasons I've already stated above [post#105].

Also, there's a difference between simply choosing not to update your browser, and not being able to because your OS doesn't support it.

 

[pezzonovante]

As a web developer, I can relate. I know all too well about having to script for older browsers. However, I still think a patch should be available for XP users to run IE9, for the reasons I've already stated above [post#105].

IE9 will NOT support XP. EVER. Get over it. The Luddites who are still using XP can use IE8/Firefox/Chrome.

 

[Barman58]

Any patch to fully allow an XP system to utilize all the new features of win7 would likely be many times larger and more difficult to code than IE9 itself, things have changed that much.

also running through the patch will negate any potential advantage in terms of speed and useability that IE9 brings.

there always comes a time when even Microsoft, the best backwards compatibility developer out there, has to call time on old technology and ideas.

 

[MadMaxData]

Okay, I give up. The small businesses who are barely surviving now should just go belly up, and put all their employees on the ever increasing unemployment line. Just because they simply couldn't afford to upgrade their OS, or impliment a decent security solution to a browser that Microsoft no longer supports. Great idea.

 

[MadMaxData]

IE9 will NOT support XP. EVER. Get over it.

Nice attitude. I'm already over it, seeing as how I'm currently running Windows 7 Ultimate.

 

[ACR731]

Why the crying over no IE9 for XP? How much crying is there going to be when that sort thing starts happening with other software, which has already started to happen.

Personally, I could care less that MS decided to not offer IE9 support for XP. They did the same thing with IE8 and no support for Win 2k (2k only supports IE7 and lower).

I'm just curious why they decided to pull the plug on XP knowing full well that the corporate world is going to continue using XP for probably another 3-4 years or more, and not because they want to, but because they HAVE to.

I just think MS should do something for all the users / corporations out there who are stuck with XP for the time being.

 

[MadMaxData]

I just think MS should do something for all the users / corporations out there who are stuck with XP for the time being.

Thank you!

Isn't it odd that when people hear a speech from Obama that America can be a great country again, if we all chip in and do our part to help the economy, they stand up and cheer. But when it comes down to actually playing their role in that scenario, they balk? Go figure. Selfishness is destroying America.

 

[Lanthus20]

Coco let xp go. It's ancient. That was half my life ago!

 

[ACR731]

Selfishness is destroying America.

Selfishness and greed, and greed is what is really the determining factor in MS's decision in regards to IE9. They can say whatever they want about about IE9 needing a more modern OS; what they're more concerned about is forcing people / corpporations to purchase Win 7. All they care about is the cash flow.

Take gaming consoles, for instance. Sony's PS3 comes outfitted with many items that MS forces everyone to purchase as "accessories" for their 360. Why do they do that? Its because they're greedy mf'ers who only care about money.

 

[MadMaxData]

Selfishness and greed, and greed is what is really the determining factor in MS's decision in regards to IE9. They can say whatever they want about about IE9 needing a more modern OS; what they're more concerned about is forcing people / corpporations to purchase Win 7. All they care about is the cash flow.

I totally agree. Like I said earlier, Microsoft could set a determining criteria for the struggling businesses to stay up to date with IE, rather than forcing them to upgrade to Windows 7, or go out of business just because they cannot keep a secure web browser. Why can't Microsoft be a part of the solution, rather than the problem?

I'm glad someone around here wants to be a part of the solution. I appreciate your posts.

 

[Barman58]

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[KazeNoKoe23]

Okay, I give up. The small businesses who are barely surviving now should just go belly up, and put all their employees on the ever increasing unemployment line. Just because they simply couldn't afford to upgrade their OS, or impliment a decent security solution to a browser that Microsoft no longer supports. Great idea.

How will not being able to afford Windows 7 or not getting IE9 for XP put these small businesses out of commission?

 

[MadMaxData]

Political rhetoric???

 

[pezzonovante]

Talking about business users, check out this link:
More than half of businesses to use Windows 7 by the end of 2010