I agree that it's not a good idea to flat out block someone from
browsing your website with a certain browser. That reminds me of way
back when during the IE/Netscape wars where half the pages you would go
to had a block for one or the other.
I think a better idea if you want to drop IE6 support is to simply make
your website how your would for the other browsers. Than, you could
check it in IE6 and fix any major glitches, but don't worry about the
minor details (or not, if you really wanted to flat out drop it). Then,
use scripting to determine the browser, and if it is IE6 or lower, put a
small banner at the top of your page saying "You should upgrade your
browser, or try out one of the Internet Explorer alternatives. This site
may not function entirely correct with older versions of IE." and
provide alternative links.
This is the method I will shortly be adopting and I think it's good for
pushing IE6 out the door, without slamming that door on potential visitors.
Michael Horowitz wrote:
IMHO it seems to me to be a violation of web standards to tell the
user what browser to use.
Michael Horowitz
Your Computer Consultant
http://yourcomputerconsultant.com
561-394-9079
Gregorio Espadas wrote:
I like the IE6Blocker from Chris Coyier, check it out at
http://css-tricks.com/ie-6-blocker-script/
I made a spanish translation of IE6Blocker, download it from
http://espadas.com.mx/2008/09/01/bloqueando-internet-explorer-6/
Gregorio Espadas
http://espadas.com.mx
On Mon, Sep 1, 2008 at 6:37 PM, Susie Gardner-Brown
<[EMAIL PROTECTED] <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>> wrote:
I came upon this -
http://www.kryogenix.org/days/2008/08/27/facebook-doesnt-really-support-ie6
If Facebook (or the 'new' Facebook look) is doing this, maybe it
will really start to move IE6 out the door ...
One can only hope anyway!!
+++
Susie Gardner-Brown
blog: http://susiegb/blogspot.com
web: http://www.greendoorwebsites.com
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