The popularity of the Microsoft web browser Internet Explorer, which is still dominant among broadband users, has been confirmed by Web User magazine.

Although Mozilla is set to launch Firefox 3 in June this year, UK familiarity with the Microsoft model means new browsers can only have limited impact on the market.

News editor for the magazine Ben Camm-Jones explained that although Firefox has increased its market share, its future for broadband browsers would be dictated by the abilities of the upcoming third edition.

However, he added: "People have just become used to using Internet Explorer, in much the same way as people have become used to searching the web with Google. It's very difficult for any other company to get a look in."

Firefox was shown to have a 14.95 per cent market share in 2007 - compared to 78.58 per cent held by Internet Explorer.

Monday, 7th April 2008

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