Internet Explorer, who passed away with a sad farewell last February, especially affected older internet users. It left a big mark in our hearts, both by being treated as a stepchild and playing a big role in downloading other browsers, and by contributing to our instant access to information with its “unmatched speed”.
Maybe we can call Internet Explorer the ‘father of browsers’. Because it was the light for most of today’s browsers. Eventually it lost its popularity when it got old like everything else. Even his tombstone was erected in his memory. Information that will make you smile about the legendary browser Internet Explorer is now with you…
Information about Internet Explorer:
- If browsers are free today, the only reason is Internet Explorer.
- Featuring an ironic ad video called ‘The Browser You Love To Hate’
- Tax levy for Explorer users in Australia
- They created a mascot to entice anime lovers
- He loved to surprise his opponents
- South Korea made it mandatory to use it with the law it enacted.
- There are tombstones in your name
If browsers are free today, it’s only because Internet Explorer:
In fact, the fact that browsers were paid in the past comes first among the information that you will be surprised. Although it seems like an absurd situation today, Internet Explorer was once paid, like every browser. Until he changes this situation himself.
Microsoft gained great momentum in the industry after integrating Explorer into its operating system and distributing it for free. Then other browsers that did not want to fall behind the competition followed Internet Explorer. It would be an understatement to thank them enough for this.
An ironic commercial with the name ‘The Browser You Love to Hate’ was released:
How do you respond to criticisms of yourself? Microsoft ironically responds to criticism. The company made fun of its browser in the commercial for the Internet Explorer 9 version. Of course, he also emphasized that with the new version, the criticized features have changed. This commercial, which the devil would not even think of, was talked about on social media.
Here’s the tax: for Explorer users in Australia, who taxed their products:
An online sales company in Australia has made a decision that will surprise us all. Internet Explorer 7 version had an old interface compared to other browsers, so it was difficult to view sites properly. Wanting to find a solution for this, a site owner decided to impose a 6.8% tax on their products. This was not a pleasant situation for Internet Explorer 7 users at the time, but it is quite surprising and funny for us.
To entice anime lovers, they created a mascot:
Internet Explorer was among those who ate the bread of anime characters. The browser, which began to lose its popularity, was assertive about seizing the throne again. For this, an anime mascot named Inori Aizawa was designed for the 2013 Asian Anime Festival. Anime lovers showed a lot of interest in this situation, as expected.
Perhaps many of you may not have come across this mascot before. Because this mascot was only used in the Asian market. It is not an advertising work that has become popular worldwide.
The deceased loved to make little surprises for his opponents. It’s like putting your logo in front of a rival company:
Entering a very serious race with Netscape, Microsoft made a surprise to its rival after the release of Internet Explorer 4. This move will have been thought through before, Netscape employees faced a strange sight following the release of the new Internet Explorer version. A huge Internet Explorer logo stood in front of the Netscape building.
In response to Internet Explorer’s surprise, Netscape’s response was quick and pasted. The company put its own mascot on the Internet Explorer logo lying flat.
South Korea has made it mandatory to use it with the law it has enacted:
It’s surprising that South Korea passed a law for Internet Explorer, but it’s actually a compatibility problem. The systems the country uses for banking and e-commerce require the ActiveX plug-in available in the Internet Explorer browser. This makes it necessary to use Internet Explorer.
Contrary to popular belief, the enacted law did not remain in effect for a long time. It was abolished in the late 90’s.
Ours is a love-hate relationship: There are gravestones in her name
South Korea loved Internet Explorer so much that it is constantly on the agenda: In the past months, an engineer in the country has attempted a job that will remain in mind for many years. He did the amazing job of building tombstones after Internet Explorer was discontinued. “It was a real nuisance. But I would call our relationship a love-hate relationship because Explorer once dominated his field.” The people of our country, who personally performed the funeral prayer for Süleyman Çakır and recited the mawlid, should not have lost this event to foreigners.
Although Internet Explorer passed away in February, it left its successor Microsoft Edge to us. With its more modern and easy-to-use interface, it follows in the footsteps of its grandfather and plays to the top among popular browsers.
So, what do you remember about Internet Explorer? We are waiting for your answers in the comments…
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