Google is set to end support for Internet Explorer 6 for all its services, beginning with Google Docs and Google Sites in March. If you’re still using the aging Internet Explorer 6 and want to keep going with Google, read on to find out what to do next…
In a post on the Official Google Enterprise blog, Google explained that it’s set to remove support for “older browsers”. That means anything prior to Internet Explorer 7, Firefox 3.0, Google Chrome 4.0 and Safari 3.0. The Google blog says: “…from March 1 key functionality – as well as new Docs and Sites features – won’t work properly in older browsers.”
Internet Explorer 6 vulnerabilities were allegedly behind the China originated attacks that lead to googles threats to leave China. The problems have now been patched but Internet Explorer 6 is nearing the end of its lifespan. Microsoft itself won’t support Internet Explorer 6 for its own Microsoft Office Web apps.
If you’re one of the 21% percent of web users who were still using Internet Explorer 6 at the end of 2009, all you need to do to keep using Google Docs and Sites is to upgrade your browser. There’s a lot of choice with Firefox, Google Chrome, Opera and Internet Explorer 8.
If you're not sure how to upgrade, or would rather leave it in the hands of the professionals, give us a call at The Technology Coach, we're here to help!
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