This is how Microsoft Edge takes over the legacy of Internet Explorer
Does anyone still use Internet Explorer? If so, it will end next year. Microsoft will end support for Internet Explorer on June 15, 2022. As an interim solution, the successor Edge is burdened with a questionable legacy.
After 25 years: Microsoft discontinues Internet Explorer
Internet Explorer was able to experience its big anniversary: last year the browser turned 25. During this time, a lot has changed online and although Microsoft has of course added updates and new versions – the internet browser has outlived itself. After all, the Microsoft Edge browser, which was actually planned as a successor, has been available for years. Now Microsoft has that Announced the end of the grace period, but with a back door.
At the Support ends June 15, 2022 for the desktop app of Internet Explorer 11 under Windows 10. Microsoft announced this on the official company blog. Two specifications are noteworthy: On the one hand Microsoft Edge will take over the functions of Internet Explorer. Old websites based on Internet Explorer can in future still be visited using Microsoft Edge’s “IE mode” (IE stands for Internet Explorer).
On the other hand, the announcement applies for certain versions of Windows 10. Internet Explorer is retained on older operating systems. A complete List of Windows versionsMicrosoft has put together in its FAQs that are not affected.
You can see the features of Microsoft Edge in the manufacturer video:
Microsoft Edge has a dubious legacy
The IE mode in Microsoft Edge is primarily intended to make it easier for companies to switch with an extended deadline. in the Windows blog writes the company that’ll be IE mode in Edge at least until 2029 supported. Anyone who takes a long time to get used to or has nostalgic feelings for Internet Explorer has a few years ahead of them in which Edge can be “reused”.
Microsoft justifies the swan song of Internet Explorer with the improved functionality under Edge. This includes, for example, compatibility with modern and older websites and apps and features that are intended to support productive work. Most of all, Edge offers the more safety while browsing the internet.
