Microsoft responded to IE8 compatibility issues: W3C standards require smooth transition

Microsoft said that IE8 is fast and easy to use, and provides the latest security features for people who are increasingly worried about network security issues. In the testing of the top 20 websites around the world, IE8 can shorten the time for daily network behavior such as search, MAP and sharing on 15 websites.

Speaking of the high-profile website compatibility issue, Wei Qing, General Manager of the consumption and online business department of Microsoft Greater China, said that compatibility is caused by different webpage design standards. Internet Explorer has been developed for more than 10 years and has been developed in multiple versions. Due to the inconsistent browser standards and webpage development standards, IE has become increasingly "heavy" to be compatible with historical versions ".

Wei Qing believes that, in minutes, the current trend of browsers is to move towards unified standards. The launch of IE8 has begun to take a key step towards W3C standards.

It is understood that IE8 provides two browsing modes: W3C standard and compatibility standard. For some websites designed for earlier browsers, you can click the "Compatibility View" button during browsing to fix the display problem, so that the page can be displayed according to the original design. In addition, website developers can add compatibility code to the page to avoid page display errors.

Wei Qing also pointed out that there are no absolute standards in the Internet field, and the so-called W3C international standards are not perfect and are constantly evolving. In the past, the huge investment in websites needs to be protected. In the future, although standards should be observed, a smoother transition should be provided so that the website can be changed slowly.

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