March 21, 2010 by Matt Thomas
There has been somewhat of a power struggle occurring in recent months, as all of the internets heavy hitters vie to take users from Microsoft’s Internet Explorer in the hope of damaging the monopoly that Microsoft have on the browser market. The recent announcement of the browser ballot scheme has evidently forced Microsoft’s hand as they have announced the long awaited arrival of Internet Explorer 9, albeit just a preview of it.
Along with the announcement of the browser, Microsoft have promised a plethora of new technology with the browser that will apparently make it one of the most advanced browsers around (surely a claim that is made by the competition too.)
Microsoft have been touting some interesting and, as promised, advanced features. Among these are: background compiled java-script, which will give the browser a much needed boost in speed. SVG (Scalable Vector Graphics) capabilities will be incorporated, and perhaps most significantly HTML5 integration which will allow such features as YouTube videos without the use of flash, further adding to the buzz that flash may be on its way out.
This mass integration of new technology is quite a statement from Microsoft as they appear to be doing their utmost to keep their spot as the world’s most popular browser by catching up with their rivals.
The browser ballot screen will inevitably give Safari, Chrome and Firefox much more exposure and must be firmly behind this big update as Microsoft now realise that it is about time they put out a browser that incorporates emerging web standards or they will risk losing their crown once and for all.
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