MS rejects Web 2.0 moniker for IE
Microsoft has resisted the temptation to sip from the Web 2.0 Kool Aid with confirmation that the next version of its browser will be called IE 8. The choice of moniker comes after the angst-ridden rejection of alternative titles including iIE and IE for Web 2.0. Confirmation that Microsoft has resisted the siren call in favour …
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Posted Saturday 8th December 2007 00:52 GMT
I'm sorry, but... #
...who even *suggested* names like "iIE" and "IE for Web 2.0"? It sounds like horrible rumors from the blog world.
In either case, I do hope that they're meeting Simon at the pub after hours....
Posted Saturday 8th December 2007 00:52 GMT
Good I guess #
I'm impressed they are resisting calling it IE 2008 or would that be 2009, no wait 2010. Bah, go with a working name of IE 20xx.
Posted Saturday 8th December 2007 14:41 GMT
Good ol #
IE a program that keeps rolling along keeping untold millions employed in security.
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