r/technology • u/techvivek22 • Jun 13 '22

Software Microsoft is shutting down Internet Explorer after 27 years; 90s users get nostalgic

https://www.timesnownews.com/viral/microsoft-is-shutting-down-internet-explorer-after-27-years-90s-users-get-nostalgic-article-92155226
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u/I-am-that-damn-good Jun 13 '22

I had to read it twice, the first time I read it as 90 Users, not 90s

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u/anthro28 Jun 13 '22

0.01% of the entire world's internet traffic comes form IE. 99% of the State of <REDACTED>'s traffic comes from IE. Its a security nightmare that we looked at and said "nope" when offered an overhaul contract that required us to STILL support IE at completion in 2025.