Internet Explorer Six, resident of the interwebs for over 8 years, died the morning of March 1, 2010 in Mountain View, California, as a result of a workplace injury sustained at the headquarters of Google, Inc.
So begins the obituary of once-beloved browser that overstayed its welcome on this mortal Web. We've known IE6 was in poor health for some time, but it hasn't exactly died swiftly and with dignity. In fact, I reported just days ago that it was still alive!
While IE6 still clings to corporate IT departments and giving web designers fits, one design firm has decided to send the old, crummy browser out in style, with a proper wake.
The IE6 Funeral will take place March 1st at the offices of Aten Design Group in Denver, Colorado. Why pick March 1st as IE6's date of death? That's when Google cuts off IE6 support in Google Docs and Google Sites, and starts phasing it out in other crucial products. On March 13th, YouTube will stop working in IE6, sadly taking away one of the main wastes of time for corporate employees who are still stuck with the browser.
Is it too early to celebrate, though? As I reported earlier this week, some companies want to ditch IE6, but can't, because it's the only thing that works with old industry-specific software they still rely on. Personally, I think IE6 had its glory days, but now I can't wait to dance on its grave. Too bad I can't make it to Denver next week!
