wow factor

The introduction of IE 7 Beta has me thinking that Microsoft should get out of the Browser business.

I'm sure MS can provide a comprehensive list of strategic reasons to continue yet as a user I can't think of any beyond browsing their Operating System.

Why dump it?...

• Operating System version snobbery continues.
• Incriminating me too catch up to competitors and standards.
• Adding another level of complexity to web design.

Why not just concentrate on building a strong secure Operating System that ships with, or links to a range of fine standalone Web Browsers?

IE for Mac died without a ripple, so why not IE for Windows.

The latest flurry of activity can only be seen as reaction to lost market share and reputation. Many may say better late than never while I ask, why even bother ?