BEVERLY HILLS, May 21, (THEWILL) – Microsoft said it is retiring the Internet Explorer, the browser it created more than 25 years ago.
“We are announcing that the future of Internet Explorer on Windows 10 is in Microsoft Edge.
“Not only is Microsoft Edge a faster, more secure and more modern browsing experience than Internet Explorer, but it is also able to address a key concern: compatibility for older, legacy websites and applications,” Microsoft said in a blog post.”
People mocked Internet Explorer in tweets on Thursday.
“RIP Internet Explorer, I never used it, but after it dies we can’t make fun of it anymore,” wrote someone with the handle Arcader UwU.
“I still fondly remember how I used it to download Chrome on every new Windows system,” said Hrishikesh Pardeshi.
“This browser might seem old and outdated nowadays, but back in the day, everyone needed it. RIP Internet Explorer 1995-2022,” TheCool_ColdMan, commented.
Microsoft said that as of June 15, 2022 Internet Explorer would be retired and no longer be supported by the company, adding that the Internet Explorer-based websites and applications will work with Edge at least until 2029.
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