The Wizard has downloaded and installed the beta 1 of Microsoft's Internet Explorer 8. This browser is lightning fast! It opens quicker than any other browser I have installed - (Opera and Firefox 3.) It renders pages so fast it leave the competition in the dust - and that includes the previous version of IE.
Internet Explorer 8 beta 1 is a welcome change from the bloated feeling of IE 7, runs all around faster, and includes an "Emulate IE7" button to mimic the older version. This IS important as this release is a beta... therefore there are not unexpected issues in the beta version. I noticed that it doesn't handle Blogger picture uploading tool very well. Other than that, I have yet to see anything but a better browser from Redmond.
It also includes slices and activities. You can play with those when you get it.
This release is the fastest, easiest to use version of IE to date, as far as The Wizard is concerned.
This is a beta. It's NOT for everyone. But if you want to take the plunge, without the risk, download the beta and then use the Emulate IE7 button. Surf as you used to but in a much speedier way.
You can download the developer preview from Microsoft here.
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Friday, March 28, 2008
Internet Explorer 8 Beta - Review
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