Why doesn't Internet Explorer follow web standards?

Internet Explorer doesn't follow proper web standards. When will they actually support legit coding? (web sites and such) Its a pain trying to code around I.E.'s flaws.

2009-02-06T10:02:47Z

Also if anybody knows any good sites that help code around I.E. and its crap flaws, feel free to add those. like tutorial sites.

UbuntuFanatic2009-02-06T09:43:12Z

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They do it to keep people locked into IE, and website built around them only look good in them. This is changing however, with Firefox, Opera, and a slew of other web browsers beginning to take market share.

Ray J2009-02-06T17:22:09Z

when microsoft loses it's position in the market

J-Kat2009-02-06T17:34:58Z

They think they are the standard