From Microsoft’s business blog:
Beginning January 12, 2016, only the most current version of Internet Explorer available for a supported operating system will receive technical supports and security updates. Internet Explorer 11 is the last version of Internet Explorer, and will continue to receive security updates, compatibility fixes, and technical support on Windows 7, Windows 8.1, and Windows 10.
And:
Microsoft Edge is our all-new browser for Windows 10, that goes beyond browsing with features like Web Note and Cortana1 integration. Microsoft Edge can launch Internet Explorer 11 for sites that need better backward compatibility. Internet Explorer 11 will continue to be supported on Windows 10.
The push to Windows 10 continues. I’ve moved completely off dependence on any Microsoft products. It’s amazing how the business world no longer revolves around Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Developers rejoice!!!
the problem with this for enterprise is MS’ annoying practice of tying browser versions to OS versions. strangely, Google and Firefox don’t have this problem — my Chrome is on version 40-something and I haven’t been forced to upgrade my OS yet.
an OS upgrade is a huge deal for an org and outside my reach. but it’s much easier to switch our intranet app users over to Chrome.
“It’s amazing how the business world no longer revolves around Word, Excel, and Outlook.”
Hmm, not sure I’d agree with this, at all. Office is still very much a part of the enterprise.