More than three-fourths of all Web users access applications such as instant messaging, media players and file-sharing applications — not just browsers — in connecting to the Internet, according to a new study by Internet researcher Nielsen//NetRatings. Out of a total audience of 106 million people using Internet applications in November 2003 — up 11 percent from November 2002 — the majority of users accessed the Internet primarily with instant messaging, media players and file-sharing applications, rather than with browsers.
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Study Shows Browser To Be Less Popular Than Other Internet Apps
Posted by: Jay Lyman January 5, 2004 03:20 PMMore than three-fourths of all Web users access applications such as instant messaging, media players and file-sharing applications — not just browsers — in connecting to the Internet, according to a new study by Internet researcher Nielsen//NetRatings. Out of a total audience of 106 million people using Internet applications in November 2003 — up 11 percent from November 2002 — the majority of users accessed the Internet primarily with instant messaging, media players and file-sharing applications, rather than with browsers.