Internet Explorer 8

APZoom · 27th January 2009, 13:51

Hey

I love technology. Sometimes I love Microsoft technology so much that I can’t wait to tell people about it, and this is one of those times. Microsoft has just released the Release Candidate 1 for Internet Explorer 8, and I think you should install it (Get Internet Explorer 7 and use it today.
You may want to know what a “release candidate” is: that’s techno-speak for an almost-final version of software, like a sneak preview.

Internet Explorer 8 RC1 is much faster than previous versions of Internet Explorer, so you’ll notice that difference right away. But you’ll also notice some cool new features that will make your surfing experience faster and easier—not mention a whole lot safer.
• Highlight a street address

in your Hotmail, Yahoo Mail, or other web mail account, right-click on the blue button that appears, and hover over “Map with Live Search.” Presto! You’ll see the map with the location right there—no more copying and pasting street addresses from web mail to a mapping site. Plus, you can choose what mapping service you want to use.
• Go to the search box in the top right, and type a search item—see how the enhanced Instant Search Box is more helpful, providing real-time search suggestions, including images, from your chosen search provider.

• Click on a new tab, and see the options that are presented there, including “InPrivate Browsing.” Click InPrivate Browsing and watch what happens—you are now in a browser session that is leaving no trail behind, so research gift suggestions for your significant other to your heart’s content without worrying about who might pick up the crumbs after you.
Harder to see are the many security enhancements that will help keep you protected against the ever-evolving online threats—things like protection from cross-site scripting attacks that no other browser offers.

We’re associated and you know I wouldn’t lead you astray. Let me know what you think of IE8 RC1.

Happy Browsing.

APZoom
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abhibh · 27th January 2009, 14:42

I have used IE8 and they still need to work on it. The InPrivate Browsing is nothing even Google Chrome has it Incognito

theMAG · 27th January 2009, 19:07

Upgraded to IE8 the week after they released it - and also stopped using it that week itself. Microsoft have really outdone themselves in not providing anything substantial while ensuring IE8 is slower than IE7.

I'm now a fan of Google Chrome.

eclectix 1st · 27th January 2009, 21:32

I downloaded today evening, the first impression is

Chrome rocks

abhinav.gupta88 · 27th January 2009, 21:41

Same here guys.
Chrome is amazing in comparison to IE.

Btw why inprivate/incognito windows?

gsbhatia · 27th January 2009, 21:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by abhinav.gupta88

Btw why inprivate/incognito windows?

Inprivate/Incognite windows is to support Porn Mode

girishg · 27th January 2009, 22:21

Ive been using (not using) for almost a month now..

Infact ive started using chrome much more regularly simply because its so slow

As a matter of fact.. on the IE8 the link 'forum' of 'team bhp' doesn't even click

I'm sure they will launch updates in due course to improve performance..till then its really not friendly.

jkdas · 28th January 2009, 11:18

My first take.

1) Far better than IE6
2) Faster
3) Font look more clear/readable
4) Pages looks fresher than in FF
5) And how it helps one search a page (see first picture). All I have to type is team-bhp and click on Enter! to get links.
6) Tabs I visited.

given2fly · 28th January 2009, 11:26

Agree with JKDas. However, there are certain bugs that I came across during Beta2 which are discussed in the browser thread. If they are still there, this product is not ready yet. Wait till they get RC2 out or the finished product has to be really finished. Or else, you better be good with the other favorite browser you have.

vikram_d · 28th January 2009, 11:28

I have been using IE8 since the Beta 1 days. My impressions are as follows.

1. Much faster than IE7 but still a little slower than Chrome (my default browser).
2. Did not like the GUI much.
3. Some old websites do not display as intended. But they have a nice backward compatibility feature that allows these site to display properly.
4. Less memory footprint when compare to IE7 and Chrome. Having said this Chrome uses more memory because it treats each Tab as a separate process or browser window.

Am now onto RC1 since it was released and I have to say that it is pretty stable and also in this version I do not have to use the backward compatibility feature as much as with Beta 1. But I think it still needs a little work in the Javascript department. For example editing a post on Team-BHP is quite slow for some reason. Maybe they have changed the way Javascript is implemented and used.

jkdas · 28th January 2009, 12:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by vikram_d

Am now onto RC1 since it was released and I have to say that it is pretty stable and also in this version I do not have to use the backward compatibility feature as much as with Beta 1. But I think it still needs a little work in the Javascript department. For example editing a post on Team-BHP is quite slow for some reason. Maybe they have changed the way Javascript is implemented and used.

Yup, just came across that issue.

And loved the tab coloring part. Tabs of same site has the color and are grouped next to each other when you open in new tab.

vikram_d · 28th January 2009, 12:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by jkdas

And loved the tab coloring part. Tabs of same site has the color and are grouped next to each other when you open in new tab.

I for one hate the tab colouring part especially for the colours they have used. I disabled it the minute I saw it for the first time.

HappyWheels · 25th March 2009, 14:11

Ok guys, IE 8 has been officially released.

Go and get it from Internet Explorer 8: Worldwide sites

I am letting few other kind souls to test it before I download and install it!

Jaggu · 25th March 2009, 14:30

I installed it my personal laptop and didnt use it for more than 10 mts LOL chrome has me hooked.

madhokritesh · 25th March 2009, 14:32

The only sad thing is the installation needs a valid Windows copy on ur PC.

27th January 2009, 13:51	#1
APZoom Newbie Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: New Delhi Posts: 4 Thanked: 0 Times	Internet Explorer 8 Hey I love technology. Sometimes I love Microsoft technology so much that I can’t wait to tell people about it, and this is one of those times. Microsoft has just released the Release Candidate 1 for Internet Explorer 8, and I think you should install it (Get Internet Explorer 7 and use it today. You may want to know what a “release candidate” is: that’s techno-speak for an almost-final version of software, like a sneak preview. Internet Explorer 8 RC1 is much faster than previous versions of Internet Explorer, so you’ll notice that difference right away. But you’ll also notice some cool new features that will make your surfing experience faster and easier—not mention a whole lot safer. • Highlight a street address in your Hotmail, Yahoo Mail, or other web mail account, right-click on the blue button that appears, and hover over “Map with Live Search.” Presto! You’ll see the map with the location right there—no more copying and pasting street addresses from web mail to a mapping site. Plus, you can choose what mapping service you want to use. • Go to the search box in the top right, and type a search item—see how the enhanced Instant Search Box is more helpful, providing real-time search suggestions, including images, from your chosen search provider. • Click on a new tab, and see the options that are presented there, including “InPrivate Browsing.” Click InPrivate Browsing and watch what happens—you are now in a browser session that is leaving no trail behind, so research gift suggestions for your significant other to your heart’s content without worrying about who might pick up the crumbs after you. Harder to see are the many security enhancements that will help keep you protected against the ever-evolving online threats—things like protection from cross-site scripting attacks that no other browser offers. We’re associated and you know I wouldn’t lead you astray. Let me know what you think of IE8 RC1. Happy Browsing. APZoom Get Internet Explorer 7 Last edited by Technocrat : 25th March 2009 at 14:42. Reason: Only two smilies per post allowed. Please read the rules carefully, thanks
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27th January 2009, 14:42	#2
abhibh Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Back in the HOOD near you! Posts: 2,769 Thanked: 39 Times	I have used IE8 and they still need to work on it. The InPrivate Browsing is nothing even Google Chrome has it Incognito
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27th January 2009, 19:07	#3
theMAG Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Avon, CT Posts: 7,217 Thanked: 1,811 Times View My Garage	Upgraded to IE8 the week after they released it - and also stopped using it that week itself. Microsoft have really outdone themselves in not providing anything substantial while ensuring IE8 is slower than IE7. I'm now a fan of Google Chrome.
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27th January 2009, 21:32	#4
eclectix 1st BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: BANGALORE Posts: 381 Thanked: 5 Times View My Garage	I downloaded today evening, the first impression is Chrome rocks
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27th January 2009, 21:41	#5
abhinav.gupta88 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Delhi , India Posts: 4,092 Thanked: 340 Times View My Garage	Same here guys. Chrome is amazing in comparison to IE. Btw why inprivate/incognito windows?
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27th January 2009, 22:21	#7
girishg BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: new delhi Posts: 88 Thanked: 0 Times	Ive been using (not using) for almost a month now.. Infact ive started using chrome much more regularly simply because its so slow As a matter of fact.. on the IE8 the link 'forum' of 'team bhp' doesn't even click I'm sure they will launch updates in due course to improve performance..till then its really not friendly.
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28th January 2009, 11:18	#8
jkdas Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Thiruvananthapu Posts: 9,687 Thanked: 1,493 Times View My Garage	My first take. 1) Far better than IE6 2) Faster 3) Font look more clear/readable 4) Pages looks fresher than in FF 5) And how it helps one search a page (see first picture). All I have to type is team-bhp and click on Enter! to get links. 6) Tabs I visited. Attached Thumbnails Last edited by jkdas : 28th January 2009 at 11:22.
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28th January 2009, 11:26	#9
given2fly BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Pune Posts: 214 Thanked: 0 Times	Agree with JKDas. However, there are certain bugs that I came across during Beta2 which are discussed in the browser thread. If they are still there, this product is not ready yet. Wait till they get RC2 out or the finished product has to be really finished. Or else, you better be good with the other favorite browser you have.
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28th January 2009, 11:28	#10
vikram_d Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,427 Thanked: 1,185 Times	I have been using IE8 since the Beta 1 days. My impressions are as follows. 1. Much faster than IE7 but still a little slower than Chrome (my default browser). 2. Did not like the GUI much. 3. Some old websites do not display as intended. But they have a nice backward compatibility feature that allows these site to display properly. 4. Less memory footprint when compare to IE7 and Chrome. Having said this Chrome uses more memory because it treats each Tab as a separate process or browser window. Am now onto RC1 since it was released and I have to say that it is pretty stable and also in this version I do not have to use the backward compatibility feature as much as with Beta 1. But I think it still needs a little work in the Javascript department. For example editing a post on Team-BHP is quite slow for some reason. Maybe they have changed the way Javascript is implemented and used.
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25th March 2009, 14:11	#13
HappyWheels Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 4,143 Thanked: 566 Times	Ok guys, IE 8 has been officially released. Go and get it from Internet Explorer 8: Worldwide sites I am letting few other kind souls to test it before I download and install it!
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25th March 2009, 14:30	#14
Jaggu Team-BHP Support Join Date: May 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 20,321 Thanked: 16,674 Times	I installed it my personal laptop and didnt use it for more than 10 mts LOL chrome has me hooked.
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25th March 2009, 14:32	#15
madhokritesh BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Thane Posts: 334 Thanked: 4 Times	The only sad thing is the installation needs a valid Windows copy on ur PC.
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