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Web Dev on MacOSX, how to check IE compatIbility?

How can I check IE compatibility when I'm developing a website on MacOSX, primarily using Chrome.

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BigMike Avatar asked Oct 29 '10 18:10

BigMike


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Click Start, point to Programs, point to Microsoft Application Compatibility Toolkit 5.6, point to Developer and Tester Tools, and then click Internet Explorer Compatibility Test Tool.

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You should have a parallels windows install to test IE and Firefox. That will show you exactly what a windows user would see.

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Byron Whitlock Avatar answered Sep 30 '22 22:09

Byron Whitlock


I would recommend Virtual PC for Mac from Microsoft. They keep images of various windows builds for developer to use. They're basically Windows and the Browser only.

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John Swaringen Avatar answered Sep 30 '22 22:09

John Swaringen