Internet Explorer 6 Released officially

Gareth · 08-28-2001, 02:50 AM

http://www.microsoft.com/windows/ie/default.htm

"Internet Explorer 6 sets a new standard in privacy, reliability, and flexibility. Come see how Internet Explorer is leading the way on the Web.

"Download Now

**k0NG0** · 08-28-2001, 10:06 AM

Thanks Gareth (and also Tom and jafo).

Now I'll just wait and see what problems/benefits people have. Too chicken to be among the first myself...

Edit: I installed it anyway. Browsing and general response is quicker. I like what I've seen so far. Don't have the full take on the new security-features, but since they've crammed more security into it, it can't be worse anyway (apart from any new safety-holes of course

).

-kONGO

Indigo_abx · 08-28-2001, 09:10 PM

One thing I noticed upon reboot is that it messed up the McAfee VirusScan v5.21 Webscan feature.

Yoda_abx · 08-29-2001, 12:17 AM

Yep, webscam.exe will not load with IE6!!!!!!!

Solomon_abx · 08-29-2001, 12:27 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Indigo
One thing I noticed upon reboot is that it messed up the McAfee VirusScan v5.21 Webscan feature.

Well, isn't that just great!!! Come on McAfee, get with the program, IE6.0 isn't beta anymore.

They pis$ me off and I will switch to Norton. Anyone having trouble with Norton???

Gareth · 08-29-2001, 07:45 AM

I'm not sure about Norton AV 2002 which isn't even in shops yet but as for 2001 PRO, it doesn't support scanning of IE downloads. Only netscape.

CAD · 08-29-2001, 08:34 AM

gareth- are you sure that norton 2001 does not support ie scan? i'm using norton av corporate edition and it has the feature, i've not paid much attention to whether it is working in ie5.5 but it is enabled and i have no conflicts with it.

Tranced_abx · 08-29-2001, 04:03 PM

I've been using IE6.0b for months now...

updated to non b version, still the same....

Orbital32 · 08-29-2001, 08:10 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Gareth
I'm not sure about Norton AV 2002 which isn't even in shops yet but as for 2001 PRO, it doesn't support scanning of IE downloads. Only netscape.

I'm using SystemWorks 2002 that has AV 2002 and it does not support IE downloads either, but it does have a couple new options (for 2000, i don't use 98/ME anymore) it scans email before sending it. There are not that many changes from 2001 so i would not recommned paying money for this version if you already have 2001

CAD · 08-30-2001, 01:27 AM

it sounds like you have to use "norton av corp ed" to get m$ exchange realtime protection. thats a shame that nort didn't include it in their system suite av.

Gareth · 08-30-2001, 05:25 AM

Norton is another company that ****** ppl off. They release new software every 3 months. I'm wondering if I should purchase 2002 for XP now or wait till Dec, when an Norton AV 2002 "PRO" version will be released. And its not as if they have updates at a lower price. All we get is $20 off rebate and thats only for US citizens.

wildmage · 08-30-2001, 06:15 AM

I really recommend at least trying Norton AV 7.51 Corp Edition, it may not be for everyone but having tried the older McAfee stuff and Norton SystemWorks 2000 and Norton AV 2001 I would have to say they seem to have finally got it as close to spot on as we've seen so far! The others all have problems and some huge overheads - but NAV Corp - not a single gliche so far and you hardly even notice its there.

Stealth612 · 08-31-2001, 02:59 AM

I installed it 3 days ago and it kicks ***, its faster and alot better

Charlie_abx · 08-31-2001, 06:39 AM

Hmmm, I've been running my PIII-866 stable at 1008MHz (155/155/38) until I installed IE6, then I couldn't even boot up. I had to back down to 1001MHz (154/154/38) to run it and even then my cpu runs a few degrees warmer. IE6 does seem to run better and solved some of my problems, but I read that the Netscape plugins have been taken out and Java is completely unsupported.

Solomon_abx · 08-31-2001, 11:47 AM

Well, I went ahead and installed it because I am a sucker for new stuff. It seems to work fine. But it does trash McAfee webscan as stated previously.

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Gareth Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Melbourne, Victoria Posts: 235	Internet Explorer 6 Released officially http://www.microsoft.com/windows/ie/default.htm "Internet Explorer 6 sets a new standard in privacy, reliability, and flexibility. Come see how Internet Explorer is leading the way on the Web. "Download Now __________________ We all fall. It's just how fast we recover.
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08-28-2001, 10:06 AM	#2
k0NG0 Remembering TQ Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Sweden Posts: 13,750	Thanks Gareth (and also Tom and jafo). Now I'll just wait and see what problems/benefits people have. Too chicken to be among the first myself... Edit: I installed it anyway. Browsing and general response is quicker. I like what I've seen so far. Don't have the full take on the new security-features, but since they've crammed more security into it, it can't be worse anyway (apart from any new safety-holes of course ). -kONGO Last edited by k0NG0; 08-28-2001 at 04:02 PM..
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08-29-2001, 07:45 AM	#6
Gareth Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Melbourne, Victoria Posts: 235	I'm not sure about Norton AV 2002 which isn't even in shops yet but as for 2001 PRO, it doesn't support scanning of IE downloads. Only netscape. __________________ We all fall. It's just how fast we recover.
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08-29-2001, 08:34 AM	#7
CAD Expert @ Break'n & Burn'n Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: USA Posts: 815	gareth- are you sure that norton 2001 does not support ie scan? i'm using norton av corporate edition and it has the feature, i've not paid much attention to whether it is working in ie5.5 but it is enabled and i have no conflicts with it. __________________ Ctrl Alt Delete
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08-29-2001, 04:03 PM	#8
Tranced_abx Who, me? Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: N51°34'01.5" E5°03'54.9" Posts: 1,631	I've been using IE6.0b for months now... updated to non b version, still the same.... __________________ Laptop: P4 3.2/800 HT 1Gb DDR400 60gb 7200rpm Server: Asus S-Presso P4 2.8/800 HT 512MB DDR400 250GB SATA
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08-30-2001, 01:27 AM	#10
CAD Expert @ Break'n & Burn'n Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: USA Posts: 815	it sounds like you have to use "norton av corp ed" to get m$ exchange realtime protection. thats a shame that nort didn't include it in their system suite av. __________________ Ctrl Alt Delete
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08-30-2001, 05:25 AM	#11
Gareth Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Melbourne, Victoria Posts: 235	Norton is another company that **** ppl off. They release new software every 3 months. I'm wondering if I should purchase 2002 for XP now or wait till Dec, when an Norton AV 2002 "PRO" version will be released. And its not as if they have updates at a lower price. All we get is $20 off rebate and thats only for US citizens. __________________ We all fall. It's just how fast we recover.**
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08-30-2001, 06:15 AM	#12
wildmage Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Canberra, ACT, Australia Posts: 136	I really recommend at least trying Norton AV 7.51 Corp Edition, it may not be for everyone but having tried the older McAfee stuff and Norton SystemWorks 2000 and Norton AV 2001 I would have to say they seem to have finally got it as close to spot on as we've seen so far! The others all have problems and some huge overheads - but NAV Corp - not a single gliche so far and you hardly even notice its there.
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08-31-2001, 02:59 AM	#13
Stealth612 Madonion Spy Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Posts: 63	I installed it 3 days ago and it kicks ***, its faster and alot better
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08-31-2001, 06:39 AM	#14
Charlie_abx Caught ya lookin' Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Greensboro, FL Posts: 40	Hmmm, I've been running my PIII-866 stable at 1008MHz (155/155/38) until I installed IE6, then I couldn't even boot up. I had to back down to 1001MHz (154/154/38) to run it and even then my cpu runs a few degrees warmer. IE6 does seem to run better and solved some of my problems, but I read that the Netscape plugins have been taken out and Java is completely unsupported. __________________ Very funny Scotty, now beam down my pants.
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08-31-2001, 11:47 AM	#15
Solomon_abx Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: USA Posts: 1,634	Well, I went ahead and installed it because I am a sucker for new stuff. It seems to work fine. But it does trash McAfee webscan as stated previously.
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