IE 8 - What Microsoft Meant to Say
- by Chad Weaver on January 5, 2009 2:51 PMI’m not a fan of IE. Don’t know why? Take a moment to read this post.
Now on to better things. IE 8 is now in beta and is a huge step forward for Microsoft. No longer content to listen to the constant whining of insignificant developers like myself, Microsoft decided to actually make a browser that isn’t laughable to the web standards community. Good for them. I’m serious, GOOD FOR THEM.
Ironically there have been some web developers complaining that the new standards compliant browser is going to ruin their pages. Of course it will if you used a bunch-o-hacks instead of properly targeting IE 6 & IE 7. Oh the shame.
So that is good news. The bad news is Microsoft is once again “innovating”, and I use that term loosely in this case, by integrating other technologies into their browser. You can think of these as plugins that you currently use with firefox (you are using firefox right? ok chrome isn’t too bad either…). Here are a few of these features: (images are from the IE 8 features page):
“Accelerators”
The basic gist to this feature is that you can highlight text and launch a Live product, Ebay or something-else-equally-dissapointing and immediately use that site/app with the content you have selected. Oh and you can even research using Encarta - wow I didn’t know that Encarta even existed anymore. Do you still have to put the CD-ROM in the drive?
“In-Private Browsing”
According to Microsoft, you can use this feature to “shop for that special gift with confidence knowing your family won’t accidentally find out or use a shared computer without leaving a trace”. Hmm, built in porn browser?
“Web Slices”
Finally I can keep up with Ebay Zune auction! Or the weather! Or even the score for the big game! Wait a second this sounds suspiciously like a widget. Sidebar in IE anyone?
“SmartScreen Filter”
Nothing mind blowing here, just a feature that potentially keeps you safe from malware and phisishing sites. Or rather, alerts you that you are going to have to reformat your hard drive if you continue through to the link your buddy just sent you.
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