Internet Explorer 8 Beta 2 released

*polonyc2* · 08-27-2008, 07:40 PM

Microsoft has released Beta 2 of Internet Explorer 8. IE8 has a range of new features and improvements...

Windows Internet Explorer 8: Home page

*polonyc2* · 08-27-2008, 07:43 PM

Beta 1 was a bit rough around the edges...hopefully Beta 2 is an improvement

here is a detailed analysis of the new features of Beta 2...sounds good

IEBlog

bajo · 08-27-2008, 10:04 PM

.. any testers out there...?

Briton · 08-28-2008, 01:57 AM

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Keep Internet Explorer 8 from adding any sites you visit to Browsing History with InPrivate Browsing. Now you can shop for that special gift with confidence knowing your family won’t accidentally find out.

lol...internet options much? not sure about these features being touted around. that just sounds like an easy way to keep your significant other from knowing you browse porn.

zpackrat · 08-28-2008, 02:34 AM

gotta say so far on 32 bit Vista it's quite snappy, not sure on the new features and stability yet.

Update, IE8 breaks the napster plugin for WMP and my gesture plugin so it's now uninstalled.

XJ. · 08-28-2008, 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by bajo

.. any testers out there...?

Nah, maybe when we get to RCs I'll give it a try.

*polonyc2* · 08-29-2008, 10:27 AM

IE8 Beta 2 shows Microsoft is serious about playing catch-up

Beta 1 showed promise, but true to its billing as a developer-only release, had a lot of rough edges and was painful to use for any prolonged period. This new beta is meant for everyone, and should be usable day-to-day. As well as a host of security, stability, and privacy features, the new IE has a raft of new features and user interface improvements that should make using the browser much more enjoyable...

IE8 Beta 2 shows Microsoft is serious about playing catch-up

ATINUT · 09-02-2008, 10:39 PM

I had this beta installed, but it wouldn't remember a setting I had for the MSNBC.COM website, and something else. I uninstalled it.

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08-27-2008, 07:43 PM	#2
polonyc2 Helter Skelter Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: New York City Posts: 7,444	Beta 1 was a bit rough around the edges...hopefully Beta 2 is an improvement here is a detailed analysis of the new features of Beta 2...sounds good IEBlog __________________ ASUS Maximus Formula (X38) *** EVGA 8800GT Superclocked 512MB Intel E8400 * Arctic Cooling Freezer 7 Pro G.Skill 4 GB (2 X 2 GB) DDR2 800 4-4-4-12 * Western Digital RE2 500 GB WD5001ABYS Lian Li PC-A70B (black) * Corsair HX620 AuzenTech Auzen X-Fi Prelude 7.1 * Creative Inspire P5800 5.1 speakers Lite-On DVD-RW w/LightScribe LH-20A1L-06 * Sony GDM-F520 21' CRT monitor (19.8' viewable) Vista Business 64-bit w/SP1 * standard 3.5" floppy drive Microsoft Laser Mouse 6000 *** Microsoft Wired Keyboard 500 (Black)
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bajo C1eaner Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: TX, USA Posts: 17,176	Re: Internet Explorer 8 Beta 2 released .. any testers out there...? __________________ USA "I won't be wronged, I won't be insulted, and I won't be laid a hand on. I don't do these things to other people, and I require the same from them." Duke (The Shootist) Gigabyte_AGP_LGA775, PentiumD960_dual core 3.6GHz, SapphireHD3850_AGP512MB_DDR2, WD RaptorX 150GB SATA_clearTop_16MB + Seagate 1TB SATA_32MB, CorsairDominator 2GB 8500_1066MHz, Dell 24" 2408WFP *AGP +DVIx2 +HDMI +DisplayPort +USB2x4, XPproSP3 Inspiron9400 17"uxga CentrinoC2duoT7600_2.39GHz_685MHz 4GB Micron6400@800_675_400MHz GeForceGo7900GSMobileForce_M6Enhanced_256MB 2x200GbSATA_7200rpm_16MBcache Vista hp, VistaP6001SP1
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polonyc2 Helter Skelter Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: New York City Posts: 7,444	IE8 Beta 2 shows Microsoft is serious about playing catch-up Beta 1 showed promise, but true to its billing as a developer-only release, had a lot of rough edges and was painful to use for any prolonged period. This new beta is meant for everyone, and should be usable day-to-day. As well as a host of security, stability, and privacy features, the new IE has a raft of new features and user interface improvements that should make using the browser much more enjoyable... IE8 Beta 2 shows Microsoft is serious about playing catch-up __________________ ASUS Maximus Formula (X38) *** EVGA 8800GT Superclocked 512MB Intel E8400 * Arctic Cooling Freezer 7 Pro G.Skill 4 GB (2 X 2 GB) DDR2 800 4-4-4-12 * Western Digital RE2 500 GB WD5001ABYS Lian Li PC-A70B (black) * Corsair HX620 AuzenTech Auzen X-Fi Prelude 7.1 * Creative Inspire P5800 5.1 speakers Lite-On DVD-RW w/LightScribe LH-20A1L-06 * Sony GDM-F520 21' CRT monitor (19.8' viewable) Vista Business 64-bit w/SP1 * standard 3.5" floppy drive Microsoft Laser Mouse 6000 *** Microsoft Wired Keyboard 500 (Black)
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09-02-2008, 10:39 PM	#8
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