Why are Websites Still Forcing People to Use IE?

Posted on April 19, 2007 6:52 AM by Rob Williams

I just visited Movielink’s website for research. Their site has a nice message saying, ‘Sorry, but in order to enjoy the Movielink service you must use Internet Explorer 5.0 (or higher) or Mozilla/Firefox with an IE Tab Extension (IE installation required).’ While allowing the IETab Firefox extension is somewhat progressive, why do companies still force people to use Internet Explorer?

My opinion? Pure laziness… or the lack of knowledge of what’s going on in the tech world. This kind of thing should be in the history books, but it’s still abundant. I visited a site just the other day that told me the same thing.

Source: Slashdot

Rob Williams

Rob founded Techgage in 2005 to be an 'Advocate of the consumer', focusing on fair reviews and keeping people apprised of news in the tech world. Catering to both enthusiasts and businesses alike; from desktop gaming to professional workstations, and all the supporting software.