Microsoft backs long life for IE6

Microsoft has underlined support for its Internet Explorer 6 web browser, despite acknowledging its flaws.

The software giant said it would support IE6 until 2014 - fours years beyond the original deadline. Critics - some of which have started an online campaign - want the eight-year-old browser mothballed because they claim it slows the online experience.

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