The internet news sites have been having a right old go at Internet Explorer, Microsoft’s browser software.
Many sites have reported this morning that a survey, carried out by AptiQuant, concluded that people who use Internet Explorer tend to have lower Intelligence Quota than users of competitive browsers.
However, this now appears to be an elaborate hoax and, possibly, a brilliant marketing ploy by AptiQuant.
Mind you, the logic of why the users of alternative browsers might have a higher IQ, appears sound….
“Those with lower levels of IT literacy do not know what a browser is and will simply use whatever application is installed on their PC. In most cases, that will be Internet Explorer. Similarly, power users and developers will investigate different options and actively keep their software up-to-date. It’s logical then that Opera — a lesser-known browser with a steeper learning curve — attracts users with a higher IQ.”
Hoax or not, I’ve always advise my clients to move away from Internet Explorer.
Those who are even slightly technical, use Firefox, Chrome or Opera. Those who aren’t technical, SHOULD! – Seamus Clarke, Web Designer and Client Satisfaction Guarantor.
Simply, this is becuase the other browsers conform to a higher level of shared standards, robustness and security. And as a web designer, I do like standards that make my job easier and keep my clients happy.
So, whether you’re technical or not… why not try out some of the great alternatives to Microsoft Internet Explorer?