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Expert Discourages Use of Internet Explorer 9

    * by Brandon Dimmel on 20110318 @ 03:20PM EST 

Self-proclaimed cranky technology and business journalist Steven J.
Vaughan-Nichols (whose articles have also appeared in the Washington Post,
PC World and ZDNet) recently put together a list of five reasons not to
upgrade to Microsoft's newest web browser, Internet Explorer 9. Topping the
list of reasons are operating system incompatibilities and performance
issues.

We've known for some time that Internet Explorer wouldn't be compatible
with Windows XP, but that doesn't make it any easier for Vaughan-Nichols to
swallow.

Even though Windows XP is slowly declining in market share, it remains an
incredibly useful and easy-to-navigate operating system. It's also the only
option for many netbook users, for whom an OS upgrade to something big and
bulky like Windows 7 or Windows Vista would represent an inescapable
nightmare of slowdowns and performance problems. (Source: cnet.com)
Internet Explorer 9 Speed and Security Major Concerns

Vaughan-Nichols' second issue with Internet Explorer 9 (IE9) is its speed.

While it's true that IE9 is considered quicker in loading web pages than
its predecessors, Microsoft Watch expert Mary Jo Foley agrees that Google's
Chrome browser is still the fastest browser out there.

Given the amount of hype surrounding IE9 and the sheer amount of resources
available for its design, experts seem generally disappointed that Internet
Explorer 9 is still lagging behind its competition.
Internet Explorer 9 64-Bit Edition "Second-Rate"

Third on Vaughan-Nichols' list are concerns with the 64-bit version of IE9,
which he describes as "second-rate".

"It's several times slower than all the other browsers when it comes to
JavaScript," says Vaughan-Nichols. (Source: zdnet.com)

Most concerning may be Internet Explorer 9's security features. Here, the
situation is similar to questions about performance.

While IE9 is reportedly more secure than its predecessors, it doesn't seem
as safe to use as some of its rivals. For instance, Firefox warns users if
they're not running the latest version of an Adobe plug-in (which is then
susceptible to exploits and attacks). On the other hand, Internet Explorer
9 does not make such a warning.

Finally, there have been lots of reports of trouble with the way IE9
displays web pages. Problems with text wrapping improperly led one expert
to complain that he came away with a "splitting headache" after using IE9
for an extended period of time.
Chrome, Firefox Still the Choice for Experts

So, what does Vaughan-Nichols recommend instead of IE9? Chrome 10 or
Firefox 4.

Regardless of preference, this is most certainly not good press for
Microsoft just days after IE9's widespread release.
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