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The Web Environment
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As of this writing, the latest trend in browser usage is the closing of the gap between Netscape Navigator and Internet Explorer. In mid-1997, Netscape enjoyed a comfortable 70–80% of the overall browser usage (according to statistic sites such as those listed above). Currently, they are running neck-and-neck at about 40–45% of the market share each (all versions included). This may be due to the fact that IE is so integrated with the Windows operating system that new users are using Internet Explorer by default. It may also reflect consumer approval for the quality of the IE software.
Another trend is that some webmasters are beginning to see WebTV hits increase. Although WebTV is slowly gaining in popularity, it is not making a tremendous impact on browser statistics. It may be difficult to track the WebTV browser, because those users are not likely to ever visit browser statistics sites.
Browser statistics change much faster than book publishing schedules, so the statistics presented below are not necessarily meaningful; however if you are completely unfamiliar with the typical browser breakdowns, these statistics from the BrowserWatch site should give you an idea of who’s using what—as of this writing of course. These were the number presented on July 13, 1998. One caution
Saylor - Personal Name
1st Edtion
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The Web Environment
Information Technology
English
O’Reilly & Associates, Inc
2000
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