Google phases out support for IE6

‘Google has begun to phase out support for Internet Explorer 6, the browser identified as the weak link in a cyber attack on the search engine.’

Its about time some of the bigger names starting phasing out support of IE6. Even Microsoft would much prefer users upgrade to IE7. From a html/css perspective, including support for decade-old IE6 always adds a fair amount of additional debugging time.

My latest trend has been to ‘coax’ users to upgrade. I try to keep all functionally intact but almost purposely cut back on some of the eye candy and additional interactivity. For instance, If I have a nice little png drop shadow or hover effect on a div.. IE6, no drop shadow for you!  Everything works, but.. you want an upgraded experience, upgrade your browser, please.

Read the full story here at BBC NEWS: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/8488751.stm