Bootstrap 4 is not backwards compatible with v3.x.x. Use this section as a general guide to upgrading from v3.x.x to v4.0.0. For a broader overview, see [what's new](http://blog.getbootstrap.com/DEAD-LINK-FIX-ME-PLEASE) in the v4.0.0 release announcement.
## At a glance
For a broader overview, see [what's new](http://blog.getbootstrap.com/DEAD-LINK-FIX-ME-PLEASE) in the v4.0.0 release announcement.
- Dropped IE8 support—v4 is now only IE9+. For sites needing IE8, use v3.
- Switched from `px` to `rem` as our primary unit in CSS.