This morning, my roommate brought to my attention that Internet Explorer is about to be shut down. First, I'd like to say "It's about time!" The browser that's constantly teased on the Internet for its tendency to be slow is still going to be around. However, it will soon be snuffed out and replaced by another browser, made by the same company, called Project Spartan. Unfortunately, most people don't like changing their typical browser usage, so Microsoft is performing tests. For example, they're surveying see which names will be appealing to different users, including those who browse on Chrome.
There are two articles that are recommended since the second article is a link in the first, going further into detail about IE's final days. It's been a huge part of the World Wide Web for decades, and at one point was one of the few choices. Even though it's been jokingly stated that it should be taken down, the fact that it's actually happening is baffling.
I believe that our Web interactivity and user interface discussion has a relation to these articles because these characteristics aren't just related to websites, and that the interface and interactivity of a browser can affect its popularity. Google, for example, combines its services into an email address the user signs in with. Chrome customizes its homepage and search function to fit the user's preference, and Google Drive saves a variety of files for the same user. After purchasing YouTube, Google made viewers' Gmail accounts into YouTube accounts.
http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2015/03/18/393914128/microsoft-is-phasing-out-internet-explorer
http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2015/03/18/393914128/microsoft-is-phasing-out-internet-explorer
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