Install Internet Explorer for Windows on a Mac (Without Windows)
It’s hard to believe, but in late 2008 there are STILL websites that require Internet Explorer. Microsoft discontinued IE for Mac in 2005, which means that Mac and Linux users are sometimes blocked from those websites. IE for Mac was never a good browser. It’s woefully outdated, and lacks many essential security features. However, if you insist on getting it, download it here:
http://mac.oldapps.com/internet_explorer.php
However, most sites that require Internet Explorer actually need the Windows version. Fortunately, a project called called ies4osx provides all the files required to run IE 6 and even IE 7 on Intel Macs, without installing Parallels, Crossover for Mac, Bootcamp, or any flavor of Windows. I’ve tried it on my Intel iMac running the latest version of Leopard, and it worked great (as great as running Internet Explorer ever is).
There are a few details about installing ies4osx:
– Intel Macs only – Tiger users need to install X11 from their original software desks – You need to download and install Darwine before installing ies4osx (link is provided below; it’s an easy installation) – The browser(s) will be prepared right on your Desktop – To delete, just drag the browsers to the trash – There are a few known issues, detailed on the developers page. They include the caveat “Internet Explorer 7 might not work at all, it is really only for testing” – This is free and awesome!
Again, I was able to successfully install IE 6 on my Intel iMac with no problems, in less than 5 minutes (including downloading the files).
Read more and download the software here: