Debrief and Defend: Windows Internet Explorer v. Firefox

Originally Published:: Oct 2006

The World Wide Web has changed the way organizations work. The Web browser is a key consideration, as it's become one of the most critical business tools in most organizations. Both Windows Internet Explorer and Mozilla's Firefox are marketed as superior browsers. A careful review demonstrates why IE remains the de facto standard.
You can use this presentation to back your arguments about why your organization should stick with IE rather than making the switch to a different browser such as Firefox. Use it as is or customize it to meet your needs.

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