Internet Explorer 8 Beta 2

[Scooby Doo]

See what we’ve done to put the web at your service and make Internet Explorer 8 the best browser for everyday browsing.
Accelerators

Accelerators let you efficiently complete your everyday browsing activities like mapping directions, translating words, emailing your friends, and more in just a few mouse clicks. Learn more (http://www.microsoft.com/windows/internet-explorer/beta/features/accelerators.aspx).

InPrivate Browsing

Browse the web without saving your history with Internet Explorer 8’s InPrivate Browsing. Now you can shop for that special gift with confidence knowing your family won’t accidentally find out or use a shared computer without leaving a trace. Learn More (http://www.microsoft.com/windows/internet-explorer/beta/features/browse-privately.aspx).
The InPrivate button on the Address Bar


Web Slices

Keep up with changes to the sites you care about most. Add a Web Slice and you won’t have to go back to the same website again and again for updates on news, stock quotes, online auctions, weather, or even sports scores. Learn more (http://www.microsoft.com/windows/internet-explorer/beta/features/web-slices.aspx).
A common Web Slice


Search suggestions

Search smarter with detailed suggestions from your favorite search providers and browsing history. See visual previews and get suggested content topics while you type in the enhanced Instant Search Box. Learn more (http://www.microsoft.com/windows/internet-explorer/beta/features/instant-search.aspx).
A search showing visual content


SmartScreen Filter

New security features help to protect you against deceptive and malicious websites which can compromise your data, privacy and identity.


Link (http://www.microsoft.com/windows/internet-explorer/beta/default.aspx)

[Lone Wolf]

Looking on the bright side it can't be any worse than IE7, can it? IE7 seems to have more issues than you can shake a stick at which, might explain why Firefox has continued to gain ground. A recent report gave M$ a drubbing on the time intervals between reported issues and their fixes. A special mention about their monthly update schedule was also aired, again not exactly a thumbs up. Be interesting to see what eventually pops out of the bag?

[lechumbl]

Hi all,

Firefox is certainly a better browser, that is for sure.

I use IE 7 as little as possible, only when it is defaulted, will I use it.
So, with that train of thought, IE 8 will get used as much. :D

Take care......