IE8 Beta 2 Released

Wiggles · 08-28-2008, 08:07 AM

As I expected beta 1 of IE8 was very buggy and not much had changed being a developer version and all, IE8 beta 2 is now out and installing it now as I type this so I will post my thoughts on this build when I've had a play around with it.

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felix8406 · 08-28-2008, 09:02 AM

Hello Mr. Wiggles! Nice info; will try it soon.

felix8406 · 08-28-2008, 12:46 PM

I like the InPrivate option. It let users browse the internet almost anonymously by suspending browsing history, cookies, and other information that may identify the user. This is useful, especially if you are browsing the internet on someone else's PC or you don't want a website to download cookies or other info to your computer. Of course, on IE7 you can delete all cookies and browsing history with just a mouse click (or two), but it will also delete cookies and browsing history that you may want to keep.

Turning InPrivate on and off is very simple: To turn on, just open IE8, select a New Tab and click the Start InPrivate Browsing link. To turn it off, just simply exit IE8.

Wiggles · 08-29-2008, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by felix8406

Hello Mr. Wiggles! Nice info; will try it soon.

Yello Felix! I did put a message on me 'I'm Back' thread but you must have missed it, anyways hows you?

Wiggles · 08-29-2008, 03:30 PM

In my opinion the UI seems a little basic and all the features included in this beta such as 'inPrivate mode' (Against Safari) and 'Smart Address Bar' (Against Firefox 3) nothing is actually new that hasn't been borrowed from elsewhere apart from the feature where you can colour code all of your tabs you have open to specifically sort them if needed.
Plus it seems faster to use and a lot less buggy-er which is always a good thing.

WARNING (If using XP): IE8 Beta 2 Download Could Make Service Pack 3 On Your System Permanent!

To avoid this:
1) Uninstall XP SP3
2) Uninstall IE8 Beta 1
3) Re-Install XP SP3
4) Install IE8 Beta 2

ProCookie · 08-29-2008, 04:40 PM

I like the new stuff but the UI needs som serious work, looking very ugly and overcrouded with icons.

lina2008 · 01-10-2009, 12:36 PM

This is useful, especially if you are browsing the internet on someone else's PC or you don't want a website to download cookies or other info to your computer. Of course, on IE7 you can delete all cookies and browsing history with just a mouse click (or two), but it will also delete cookies and browsing history that you may want to keep.

08-28-2008, 08:07 AM	#1
Wiggles Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Essex, UK Posts: 431	IE8 Beta 2 Released As I expected beta 1 of IE8 was very buggy and not much had changed being a developer version and all, IE8 beta 2 is now out and installing it now as I type this so I will post my thoughts on this build when I've had a play around with it. Download Link __________________ Host of the Vista Babble Podcast :cool: CCleaner is the best freeware ever! [B][I]I'm back...again! lol (Updated August 2008)[/I][/B] :lol:
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08-28-2008, 09:02 AM	#2
felix8406 ABXpert Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 3,628	Hello Mr. Wiggles! Nice info; will try it soon. __________________ Your site for Free Always software: [URL="http://http://www.softdorm.com/"]http://http://www.softdorm.com/[/URL]
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08-28-2008, 12:46 PM	#3
felix8406 ABXpert Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 3,628	I like the InPrivate option. It let users browse the internet almost anonymously by suspending browsing history, cookies, and other information that may identify the user. This is useful, especially if you are browsing the internet on someone else's PC or you don't want a website to download cookies or other info to your computer. Of course, on IE7 you can delete all cookies and browsing history with just a mouse click (or two), but it will also delete cookies and browsing history that you may want to keep. Turning InPrivate on and off is very simple: To turn on, just open IE8, select a New Tab and click the Start InPrivate Browsing link. To turn it off, just simply exit IE8. __________________ Your site for Free Always software: [URL="http://http://www.softdorm.com/"]http://http://www.softdorm.com/[/URL]
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08-29-2008, 03:30 PM	#5
Wiggles Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Essex, UK Posts: 431	In my opinion the UI seems a little basic and all the features included in this beta such as 'inPrivate mode' (Against Safari) and 'Smart Address Bar' (Against Firefox 3) nothing is actually new that hasn't been borrowed from elsewhere apart from the feature where you can colour code all of your tabs you have open to specifically sort them if needed. Plus it seems faster to use and a lot less buggy-er which is always a good thing. WARNING (If using XP): IE8 Beta 2 Download Could Make Service Pack 3 On Your System Permanent! To avoid this: 1) Uninstall XP SP3 2) Uninstall IE8 Beta 1 3) Re-Install XP SP3 4) Install IE8 Beta 2 __________________ Host of the Vista Babble Podcast :cool: CCleaner is the best freeware ever! [B][I]I'm back...again! lol (Updated August 2008)[/I][/B] :lol:
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08-29-2008, 04:40 PM	#6
ProCookie Special Member - Vista Babble Promoter Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,676	I like the new stuff but the UI needs som serious work, looking very ugly and overcrouded with icons.
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01-10-2009, 12:36 PM	#7
lina2008 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 0	website to download cookies This is useful, especially if you are browsing the internet on someone else's PC or you don't want a website to download cookies or other info to your computer. Of course, on IE7 you can delete all cookies and browsing history with just a mouse click (or two), but it will also delete cookies and browsing history that you may want to keep.
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