Microsoft has just released the next version in the explorer series.This new version will completely change the way you surf the internet for ages to come.Perhaps it is window’s answer to the ever growing popularity of firefox in the internet community. The generation gap between the technology found in firefox and windows internet explorer are not visible anymore.
With the new release of explorer 7beta,microsoft encourages web developers to ready their websites for the complete release of the browser. Infact Windows has available for the technical audience,such as web developers a Readiness Toolkit for download.Internet Explorer 7 RC1 is available for download on Windows XP SP2, Windows XP Professional x64 Edition, and Windows Server 2003 systems.
This build is available in English but all other languages including Arabic, Finnish, German, and Japanese; French and Spanish versions will also be available for the first time in September.
Windows Explorer 7 improves on alot from its prior version which was lagging heavily behind the competitors. New improvements include performance,stability,security and not to mention application compatibility. Microsoft has also made enhancements to the fit and finish of the user interface, completed CSS platform changes and also added language support.
Since I am running the new explorer currently I decided to give you guys some feedback on the new features found in it.
New Interface:
Internet Explorer 7 has a new interface that shows more of each webpage you visit,instead of those bulky
toolbars.The streamlined toolbar makes it easier to add websites to your Favorites, search the web, clear your history, and access the other tasks and tools you use most. There is an option which enables you to turn on the toolbars if you prefer(I have it on). Read the rest of this entry »