[Helpdesk] Microsoft will end support for Internet Explorer

[Lynn Roylance]

Microsoft has posted information about its elimination of Internet  
Explorer for the Macintosh:

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR MICROSOFT INTERNET EXPLORER FOR MAC USERS

In June 2003, the Microsoft Macintosh Business Unit announced that  
Internet Explorer for Mac would undergo no further development, and  
support would cease in 2005. In accordance with published support  
lifecycle policies, Microsoft will end support for Internet Explorer  
for Mac on December 31st, 2005, and will provide no further security  
or performance updates.

Additionally, as of January 31st, 2006, Internet Explorer for the Mac  
will no longer be available for download from Mactopia. It is  
recommended that Macintosh users migrate to more recent web browsing  
technologies such as Apple's Safari.