Microsoft Internet Explorer 7.0 Beta - Will it be a Winner or is it too Late?
Microsoft IE 7.0 beta is available for download. Yes, it is still in beta and is in a testing phase with developers. For all early adopters like me, it is available for download here.
A few observations I have:
Since it is better you note the cons before you download [Remember its just a beta, so the objective is not to get critical but keep my readers informed]
A few observations I have:
Since it is better you note the cons before you download [Remember its just a beta, so the objective is not to get critical but keep my readers informed]
- When I try clicking on a web link from my Microsft Outlook, you will have to explicitly associate the web links and IE atleast the first time, though IE has always been my default browser.
- I am not sure how heavy the application is and how taxing it can get on your system. Especially when I am editing this blog, I notice a perceptible lag between the action initiation and acual task completion. [even for a 'delete' to happen, it takes a second or more extra]
The nice things that will definitely put a smile on your face:
- Very appealing look and feel. I would say "It looks neat, crisp and visually very appealling".
- If one reason you preferred another browser to IE was because IE didn't have tabbed browsing, its a thing of the past. IE 7.0 allows tabbed browsing
- The toolbar is thinner and giving more space for website content.
- Also the toolbar's design makes it less conspicuous and therefore the website you browse, gets all the attention
- It also provides a built-in search box and you can choose your favorite search engine
- It also boasts an in-built feed reader
- Looks like they have built some security against phishing websites
Contrary to the fact, that IE enhancements always accompanies OS version improvements, Bill Gates announced an updated version of IE 7 to be released, without waiting for the next version of Windows to hit the market.
This version has a whole load of responsibilities:
- The recent security leaks almost has lead people to consider IE itself as a security threat. IE may have to deliver itself against all these security attacks.
- Netscape has announced a re-entry. IE will have to get stronger if they have to face this once upon a time strong player.
- Most importantly it has to snatch back the market-share it lost to Firefox.
Lets see if IE proves itself again or is it too late?
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