Another Battle Is Won For Web Standards!
Internet Explorer 7 will not longer require Windows Genuine Advantage validation. Because the majority of Windows users have pirated versions of the OS they will now have access to a free update without having to purchase Windows!
http://blogs.msdn.com/ie/archive/2007/10/04/internet-explorer-7-update.aspx
I’d argue that IE7 still is sub-par when it comes to standard compliance but it is light years ahead of it’s prior incarnation and way more stable so I don’t get to feel like an asshole when I tell someone… “dude your browser sucks, it’s not my fault it crashes when you visit my site. That thing is ancient”. I’m so happy that I cannot contain my joy.
First we shamed IE into releasing an update to their ancient browser, now we shame them into releasing that browser to the world! Raise a glass developers! The web is about to get that much more interesting!