When I fix Windows PC's for friends, I have been removing all icons and traces of Internet Explorer and putting Firefox icons in multiple locations. I've explained the benefits of Mozilla (tabbed browsed, integrated search, cleaner interface, popup blocking, no ActiveX for adware.) After all this, some people still want their IE -- not because it's a better browser -- but because they are used to the icon. So, for some people I have even changed the Firefox icon to a Blue E and renamed it "Internet". I hate that Microsoft even has a monopoly on the icon people associate with the Internet, but the psychology of associating the Blue E with the Internet is very strong. This lets them [naively] use a better browser without rocking their boat.
Richard
On Nov 22, 2004, at 10:35 PM, Adam Augustine wrote:
This struck me a quite funny when it happened, and I thought the list might enjoy it.
My wife was working on a relative's computer, browsing the web. She turns to me and asks, "Why won't this open a new tab?"
I glance over and say, "Because you're using Internet Explorer instead of Mozilla."
With a look of complete shock and total disbelief, she exclaims, "INTERNET EXPLORER DOESN'T HAVE TABS?"
Adam Augustine
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