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IE6 Update

Calling all web developers.

The folks over at this site have done something wonderful.

http://ie6update.com/

Basically, you include this code on your site, and all IE6 users see a drop down bar which looks like an ActiveX update and links to download IE8.

This is such a brilliant idea. If MicroSoft won't force people to upgrade, then we, as a community, should.
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Thank you for supporting us and spreading the word. Rock on! :D

Nick Pettit
Co-Creator of IE6Update.com
10:14 PM
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