Internet Explorer was one of the most widely used web browsers, attaining a peak of about 95% usage share during 2002 and 2003. This came after Microsoft used bundling to win the first browser war against Netscape, which was the dominant browser in the 1990s. Its usage share has since declined with the launch of Firefox and Google Chrome, and with the growing popularity of operating systems such as macOS, Linux, iOS and Android that do not run Internet Explorer. Estimates for Internet Explorer's overall market share range from 5.45% to 27.38% or by StatCounter's numbers ranked 3rd, just after Firefox (or even as low as 6th when counting all platforms, after Opera (and behind Safari), as of August 2016. Microsoft spent over US$100 million per year on Internet Explorer in the late 1990s, with over 1,000 people working on it by 1999.
On March 17, 2015, Microsoft announced that Microsoft Edge will replace Internet Explorer as the default browser on its Windows 10 devices. This effectively makes Internet Explorer 11 the last release. Internet Explorer will, however, remain on some versions of Windows 10 primarily for enterprise purposes. Starting January 12, 2016, only Internet Explorer 11 is supported with more security than older versions, according to Microsoft. Support varies based on the operating system's technical capabilities and its support lifecycle.
On March 17, 2015, Microsoft announced that Microsoft Edge will replace Internet Explorer as the default browser on its Windows 10 devices. This effectively makes Internet Explorer 11 the last release. Internet Explorer will, however, remain on some versions of Windows 10 primarily for enterprise purposes. Starting January 12, 2016, only Internet Explorer 11 is supported with more security than older versions, according to Microsoft. Support varies based on the operating system's technical capabilities and its support lifecycle.
When I factory reset my windows XP machine, I downloaded Google Chrome with Internet Explorer. That's the only good use of this slow-as-hell browser.
by FalvEe January 14, 2017
Get the internet explorermug. Bob "Aight, been a long day let's watch something on my laptop"
Connected, No Internet
Bob "I hate my life"
Connected, No Internet
Bob "I hate my life"
by Blob the Gamer March 25, 2021
Get the Connected, No Internetmug. Internet Explorer is an internet browser created by Microsoft. Also known as "IE", it is disliked by most, if not all, internet users due to being slow, useless and prone to viruses.
Billy: Hey, dude, I just got Internet Explorer 11!
Bob: what, to download firefox LMAO screw ie amirite
Bob: what, to download firefox LMAO screw ie amirite
by 581734859348956385761357823456 August 25, 2018
Get the Internet Explorermug. by debeste666 October 1, 2018
Get the yung internetmug. Internet-enabled means if a device is connected to the internet and can access websites, the device is internet-enabled.
Is your device internet-enabled?
by ahoulton August 23, 2020
Get the internet-enabledmug. Looking at picture on the internet they deem too pixelated, but most of the times the picture is only blurry due to greasy fingers on their glasses.
Only used by neckbeards who are trying to sound cool while supressing the thoughts of their own viginity and mortality. Because they don't realize
Only used by neckbeards who are trying to sound cool while supressing the thoughts of their own viginity and mortality. Because they don't realize
by Linguistic God of Poos July 27, 2023
Get the On Internet Explorermug. A person who uses resources such as search engines and online databases to find wanted information or media for people, such as trivia, songs and videos.
"Hey, what was that song on the radio you liked again?"
"Dunno, i'll get an internet hound to find it again for me."
"Dunno, i'll get an internet hound to find it again for me."
by RJ-Pilot October 16, 2008
Get the Internet houndmug.