Browser Simulator
- Thread starter AdHustler
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The problem with most "similators" now days is that they're based on the browser's actual executable. For example if you have IE7 or IE8, you've just lost the ability to render IE6, especially since Microsoft never released a full work-up of all the expected behaviors and codes and such.
It is possible for Firefox (windows only) to have an IE plugin so you can render something in IE's activeX control while in Firefox. But its not possible to have a simulator separate from IE's code show you what IE5.5, IE6, etc behaved.
Thats one of the reasons I have to use a virtual machine just to test IE6 (a fresh copy of XP SP2 comes with IE6 by default).
It is possible for Firefox (windows only) to have an IE plugin so you can render something in IE's activeX control while in Firefox. But its not possible to have a simulator separate from IE's code show you what IE5.5, IE6, etc behaved.
Thats one of the reasons I have to use a virtual machine just to test IE6 (a fresh copy of XP SP2 comes with IE6 by default).
Subscription-based, but probably what you are looking for:
Cross Browser Testing. Pick an OS, Pick a Browser, Test website
Cross Browser Testing. Pick an OS, Pick a Browser, Test website
You may want to look into this one Browser Sandbox - Run any browser from the web - I believe its free.
For all IE versions down to 5.5 (although I doubt you'll ever need that one lol)
My DebugBar | IETester / Browser Compatibility Check for Internet Explorer Versions from 5.5 to 8
For the others, why not download them all separately. I don't know of any software that can simulate all the different browsers at the same time. That would be a hell of a job to integrate into a single app, and it makes little sense since they are all freely available.
My DebugBar | IETester / Browser Compatibility Check for Internet Explorer Versions from 5.5 to 8
For the others, why not download them all separately. I don't know of any software that can simulate all the different browsers at the same time. That would be a hell of a job to integrate into a single app, and it makes little sense since they are all freely available.