Microsoft's Internet Explorer browser, which comes pre-installed on every Windows machine, dropped to 67.44 percent, a continuing slow decline since the broswer hits its peak in 2003, at 95 percent market share.
inb4FFFanboys
Seriously, calm down
But it is interesting to see Google Chrome be that high already
OMGLIEKYAYFIREFOXYIFFYIFFYIFF
*Humps Mozilla*
But in all seriousness, all this shows is that the average consumer of today has rapidly wise'd up to Microsoft's utter lack of customer care.
I personally use Firefox, as I just could not live without Adblock+ and NoScript, but I have used all the other main browsers (with the exception of Safari. The day I use ANYTHING from Apple willingly is the day I put my nads through a cheese grater) and each has their merits.
Opera is as Solid as ever, and nice to use, and Chrome is certainly looking promising, though I do wish Google would not bother and pump money into Firefox, but that's something only the old Google would do.
-le Sigh-
EDIT: Also, Holy F-ing Furfags Captain! People STILL use Netscape? Seriously, What the hell? 0.66% is far to high for people just Experimenting for the Lulz. Someone needs to take them out of the 90's.
And then Shoot them for Idiocy!
Originally posted by Lothros:I remember that browser... Had it in my Win 95 some time if I remember right.
EDIT: Also, Holy F-ing Furfags Captain! People STILL use Netscape? Seriously, What the hell? 0.66% is far to high for people just Experimenting for the Lulz. Someone needs to take them out of the 90's.
And then Shoot them for Idiocy!
Originally posted by Lothros:sorry, but some of us who were not getting our diapers changed in the 90's loved Netscape. The AOL interface zombies and later IE losers who never appreciated Netscape may see things your way.
OMGLIEKYAYFIREFOXYIFFYIFFYIFF
EDIT: Also, Holy F-ing Furfags Captain! People STILL use Netscape? Seriously, What the hell? 0.66% is far to high for people just Experimenting for the Lulz. Someone needs to take them out of the 90's.
And then Shoot them for Idiocy!
Quote:Originally posted by Lothros:sorry, but some of us who were not getting our diapers changed in the 90's loved Netscape. The AOL interface zombies and later IE losers who never appreciated Netscape may see things your way.
OMGLIEKYAYFIREFOXYIFFYIFFYIFF
EDIT: Also, Holy F-ing Furfags Captain! People STILL use Netscape? Seriously, What the hell? 0.66% is far to high for people just Experimenting for the Lulz. Someone needs to take them out of the 90's.
And then Shoot them for Idiocy!
Netscape is not a bad browser. Sure, AOL screwed it up in its later days just like they and Microsoft screw everything else up. But that is no reason to bash it.
Every once in a while I will use Netscape as well, just to see how it still works on modern websites. That is probably where the numbers are coming from. People like I am who know what it was like not to have the modern Internet access we all have today. People who, when they finally got regular Internet access, did so using Netscape.
I have seen web browsers come and go. Firefox is most certainly the best of them at present. But give it some time. In 10 years, Firefox will be trumped by some other web browser, and you may look back thinking how wonderful the Mozilla project was dethroning Microsoft. By that time, whatever version of Firefox is out will be considered a sorry browser by kids getting their diapers changed today. Some newer company will be around promoting its new design.
I've unfortunately seen other recent stats showing IE gaining of late. Not sure whose stats to trust. Here is one example:
From Statowl.com
Anybody used that site before? How does it compare to Net Applications?
Originally posted by ROMaster2:
inb4FFFanboys
Seriously, calm down
But it is interesting to see Google Chrome be that high already
Quote:you obviously have a dislike for the popularity of google, and thats understood, i tend to hate trendy sht as well, but in this case i disagree. Google offers some of the best services around. Gmail is by far superior than any hotmail or yahoo garbage, google search uses a different and superior algorithm, and although i used to be a bug fan of firefox, and had been using it for over 5 years, i actually switched over to chrome within the past few days and find it to be much better. The transition was hesitant because i liked firefox, and i tried chrome the first day it came out, but after spending time with both, chrome has intelligent features, and blocks pop ups and viruses much more than firefo. The last few updates of firefox have been ridden with security holes.Originally posted by ROMaster2:
inb4FFFanboys
Seriously, calm down
But it is interesting to see Google Chrome be that high already
Google ANYTHING is all hype and trendy. The only thing that google provides (free) that is great, worthy, useful, fun, etc is Google Earth. That's it. Gmail is a waste, google toolbar is a no no under any circumstances, Google search is just as effective as Yahoo search. Google blah blah blah
Can everyone say..............."Google Band-wagon"?
Quote:on the other hand, if you own anything apple and talk about google being a bandwagon, then your opinion pretty much means nothing.Originally posted by ROMaster2:
inb4FFFanboys
Seriously, calm down
But it is interesting to see Google Chrome be that high already
Google ANYTHING is all hype and trendy. The only thing that google provides (free) that is great, worthy, useful, fun, etc is Google Earth. That's it. Gmail is a waste, google toolbar is a no no under any circumstances, Google search is just as effective as Yahoo search. Google blah blah blah
Can everyone say..............."Google Band-wagon"?
Quote:Wrong! Picasa 3 is pretty good too even though Google wasn't the origin provider they have done a good job keeping it up and competing with Apple's version of that app.Originally posted by ROMaster2:commented by looser_ur
inb4FFFanboys
Seriously, calm down
But it is interesting to see Google Chrome be that high already
Google ANYTHING is all hype and trendy. The only thing that google provides (free) that is great, worthy, useful, fun, etc is Google Earth. That's it. Gmail is a waste, google toolbar is a no no under any circumstances, Google search is just as effective as Yahoo search. Google blah blah blah
Can everyone say..............."Google Band-wagon"?
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Google offers some of the best services around. Gmail is by far superior than any hotmail or yahoo garbage, google search uses a different and superior algorithm...
Quote:Totally agree. I house-sat for some friends of mine for about a week. They are in their 50's. of course, on both computers they had IE as the default browser, and I switched it to Firefox. When I got home, they called me:
The average person doesn't really care much about what browser to use and whatever comes with their PC is what they will use and prefer as once they are use to it they won't want to change no matter how nice another flavor might be. It would be the Tech wise and some kids that would look for something better like Firefox. So MS will most likely always be the highest percentage of users unfortunately...
Google has done an admirable job of maintaining a clear distinction between paid placement and other search results. They have also done a remarkable job of not manipulating search results to reflect their personal or regional political or issue-related bias.
Microsoft and Ebay should take note.
Browser wars are great! I remember the days of Netscape. A fully integrated browswer with email and everything!
Now we have firefox and it is pretty good too, but unfortunantly IE is still the defacto standard. In other words, sometimes a page will only display correctly in IE.
I've tried a few other browsers, including Chrome and they're alright. Nothing really worth making the change over, though.
Google has some pretty amazing things out there right now and are a leader when it comes to innovation. GoogleDocs, Picassa, Gmail, Google Earth... These are trend setters. Like them or hate them, they are clearly forcing others to keep up and that is always a good thing.
Example: Everyone knows about GoogleDocs... but have you ever heard of Live docs? They exist and they are cool, but Google is the one that made them popular and set the trend, not Microsoft.
The Interweb future is bright! I can't wait to see what it brings us.
Originally posted by mrblonde1:That just shows how many people use M$ how many people don't like M$ and how many people have an Apple.
I've unfortunately seen other recent stats showing IE gaining of late. Not sure whose stats to trust. Here is one example:
From Statowl.com
Anybody used that site before? How does it compare to Net Applications?
For me it doesn't surprise me that firefox and google are charging and bridging the gap. However it amazes me to that Netscape is still in the mix well done.
I won't be happy until I pass a dark alley one day and see Micro$oft and Apple going round and round each other in a knife fight.
With Firefox waiting to shoot the victor in the back of the head.
Most seem to take the Firefox gain as being a good thing. As an almost exclusive Firefox user since before v2.0, personally, I'd like to see it stay about where it is, or maybe even decline somewhat. Whatever is used the most, THAT is what gets hacked the most. Just notice how many more security holes are being found in Firefox now than before. It is only because more people are looking for them. Once the exploits get too high, I'll switch to Opera. I've already fiddled with it on my cell phone, and I've heard nothing but good things about it. If things keep going the way they are, I'll be a new Opera user before the end of next year.
I'm on "gallagher's" side on this one. No need to hate on Netscape all you diaper kiddos. There will always be the underdog and up-and-coming browsers. 4thletter, I didn't realize that Mozilla was using Netscape code to build from? Interesting. Got a source on that? Thx.
Proud FF user!! But with that being said.... I just love to see ppl using IE. I make sooooo much $$$$$$ removing all the spyware\adware\malware\viruses. Keep up the good work. I need all the work I can get!!!!!
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In 1998, an informal group called the Mozilla Organization was formed and largely funded by Netscape (the vast majority of programmers working on the code were paid by Netscape) to co-ordinate the development of Netscape 5 (codenamed "Gromit"), which would be based on the Communicator source code. However, the aging Communicator code proved difficult to work with and the decision was made to scrap Netscape 5 and re-write the source code. The re-written source code was in the form of the Mozilla web browser, which, with a few additions, Netscape 6 was based on.
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Between 2005 and 2007, Netscape's releases became known as Netscape Browser. AOL chose to base Netscape Browser on the relatively successful Mozilla Firefox, a re-written version of Mozilla produced by the Mozilla Foundation.