It took Microsux years to gain its Dominance over Netscape .. and if it hadn't forced its self onto every version of windows since win95 it wouldn't be the dominant player that it is today .. but thanx to apples dropping the ball when it had the chance .. and Linux coming to the desktop game so late.. I know Linux has been around for many years ... but only lately has it became a real viable alternative as a mainstream OS.. and I love Linux .. but it still has a ways to go as a OS for the masses
But the fact is most computer owners are doing good to turn on their PC or MAC and use the basic pre-installed software .. most are not even aware other browsers exist much less how much better they are than what the currently use.. but at the same time Ive made a ton of money off of MS and their security holes, and the malware targeted at stupid end uses who cant or wont keep their machines protected and up to date.. so for me its job security for MS to keep doing what they do lol
But I install Chrome and Firefox on every end user machine that comes my way.. and tell the customer to try them .. Ive converted alot to Firefox .. they didn't even know that they existed.
But until Companies like Dell, Compaq, HP, etc pre-install at least Firefox and Chrome as well as IE the others will most likely never surpass IE in numbers.. but it all comes down to money .. these companies dont want to support the free browsers.. and they dont get paid to include them..
If you love IE great if you dont then Install Chrome or Firefox on as many computers as you can .. show people the difference and they will switch
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