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"G. Wayne Hines" <w.d.hines@ns.sympatico.ca> wrote in message
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> In an earlier episode, "Husky" <jawnwbee@yahoo.ca> wrote:
>
> >
> > "Bob Carrick" <bcarrick@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
> > news:yEno9.590$Iw5.108676@news20.bellglobal.com...
> > > Actually it's the other way around. IE sucks.  Take it from a web
> > designer.
> > > IE does not read standard html.  So if a site was built to work in IE
and
> > > not tested anywhere else it will probably not work in some other
browser.
> > > But if you build a site to work in Netscape or Opera there is a good
> > chance
> > > it will work in IE.  Sites being built should be tested in the three
> > > browsers I've listed in this message.
> >
> >
> > I side with the other 96% of the population that prefer to use IE over
> > Netscape.
> >
> > http://news.zdnet.co.uk/story/0,,t269-s2121436,00.html
>
> I wouldn't depend on Ziff Davis for any unbiased information
> dealing with computers. Many people view them as the propoganda
> arm of Microsoft.
>
> Also, I highly doubt that "the other 96% of the population"
> actually prefers to use IE. Most people only know and use what
> has been forced on them.
>
> gwh

ZD is a damn joke. Everything from their reviews to their editorials is
influenced by who bought the most advertising. I wouldn't trust them to
recomend a mouse anymore.

According to Gartner Research, in August of 2002, more than 70% use IE as
their primary browser. However, less than 30% of all persons surveyed prefer
Microsoft's Internet Explorer. Reasons cited for the dislike?
Crashing, difficulty viewing web pages, lack of features, difficulty setting
preferences, and a host of other complaints.

AOL, when asked about their intentions for Netscape said they intended to
bring Netscape back to the premiere program for web browsing. However, at
this time many people believe their efforts have been less than stellar.

So far the legal wrangling drags on, and many people are simply sitting on
the sidelines waiting to see which way the software giant will swing.

So, you can take your "other 96% of the population" and stuff it in your
hat!

Frank e. Spencer