Paul Irish • 6/29/2012

The Skinny on IE's Update Policy

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This article examines Microsoft's updated Internet Explorer auto-update policy that classifies IE upgrades as 'Important' updates installed automatically via Windows Update. It discusses how this policy moves users from older IE versions (IE6-IE8) to newer ones and includes markets like China, analyzing the policy's effectiveness in reducing legacy browser usage and its implications for web development.

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