Google opts out of Google Docs and Sites support in IE6

Recently, Google has decided to stop offering key functions of their Google Docs and Sites services for Internet Explorer 6 browsers. The only browsers that can work with Google Docs and Sites include Mozilla Firefox 3.0+, Internet Explorer 7.0+, Google Chrome 4.0+, and Safari 3.0+.

The changes will begin March 1, and while some functions of these two services will remain operational, the core features will not. In addition, Google has plans to render Gmail and Calendar services on IE6 obsolete. Back In July, Google stopped offering YouTube support for IE6 users, and I can only imagine other companies will stop support for their services on such an old and simple browser. While most people have probably made the switch from IE to a different browser, or at least have upgraded; those in IT companies still run IE6 and are having trouble upgrading because their systems run on IE6.

Personally I don’t agree with restricting the functionality of certain services on older browsers. If people still use them and if it isn’t too much of a hassle to keep it running, then you should. But seriously, for those who are still running IE6, you should definitely consider at least upgrading to IE8, which is safer and has better performance.

Read [TechCrunch]