A lot of various initiatives have been developed around the web, to bring down IE6 down to the ground and make sure it never rises again, leaving space for more modern and standards-compliant browsers. And to save web designers' time as well, since they would not have to spend valuable time to turn their websites compliant with the infamous IE6.

However, while being undoubtedly a massive success amongst the professionals, it might not have been the save with the other side of the world: visitors.

Too often, these initiatives tend to be too tech-centric, speaking a language that most users are afraid to read. Furthermore if that techy gibberish isn't even written in their own language...

Here comes “ Bye-bye, Internet Explorer 6 ”, which attempts to take a different approach: instead of speaking to the professional, its speaks to the end user, and explains in simple, everyday words, why IE6 isn't the best solution to browse the web anymore, and why they should change for something better. But most important, it provides this explanation in the visitor's language (eight are supported so far, more are added regularly), so the message gets even more chances to reach the audience.

“ Bye-bye, Internet Explorer 6 ” does not replaces or competes with the other initiatives out there: rather, it complements and supports them, providing a unified voice that will not frighten the end-user.

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