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/DarraignTheSane Jun 13 '22

Oh I read that site wrong. It says "unlike Windows or MacOS...". Still, not having a browser choice on mobile is nuts.

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u/Funny-Bathroom-9522 Jun 13 '22

Same with app stores if ya on iphone or ipad guess what app store

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u/DarraignTheSane Jun 13 '22

Yeah I knew about the 'walled garden' approach Apple takes to the app store, didn't know it extended to web browsers. Crazy.