For those who still don't want to use Fiefox or Opera, Microsoft has released IE7 which includes tabbed browsing amongst other improvements.
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/IE/ie7/tour/default.mspx
Note; this is a beta release so back up your stuff first if you decide to try it.
Originally posted by Dr StrangeloveWhy use the Internet Explorer version of Opera when you can use the original? Or better yet, use the mozilla version of Opera which is open-source even.
For those who still don't want to use Fiefox or Opera, Microsoft has released IE7 which includes tabbed browsing amongst other improvements.
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/IE/ie7/tour/default.mspx
Note; this is a beta release so back up your stuff first if you decide to try it.
It's about time Microsoft admits their defeat and steps down from that dusty throne of theirs. If for no other reason to let software democracy rule the future development of the web, the os and everything.
I have spoken my mind, and it shall now be so. Die! Microsoft, Die!
And it was clear that this was good. And then I said:
Let there be light!
And there was Firefox dancing about on the grave of the once so mighty browser... uhm... called... oh well, who cares?.. It's not even worth remembering. 😀
Originally posted by stockenWell, believe it or not, many people still prefer IE [not me btw] and some sites still force you to use it.
Why use the Internet Explorer version of Opera when you can use the original? Or better yet, use the mozilla version of Opera which is open-source even.
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Originally posted by Dr StrangeloveHumm that is very interesting. I just recently changed from IE6 to Opera because I liked the Opera Tabs. Which seems much faster to me. Can anyone who uses the the IE7 Beta make a comparison to Opera as whether it is worth the trouble to make a switch? What about security issues?
For those who still don't want to use Fiefox or Opera, Microsoft has released IE7 which includes tabbed browsing amongst other improvements.
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/IE/ie7/tour/default.mspx
Note; this is a beta release so back up your stuff first if you decide to try it.
I am playing with IE7 now. The tabbed browsing is a big plus, but something I didn't see with Firefox (don't use Opera, for no other reason than I haven't downloaded it), There is a built in phishing filter, that can be set for automatic searches, or to have it check each site manually.
The pop-up blocker now comes with three settings, from low leaving all pop-ups to show up, to exclusive, blocking all pop-ups. This seems to be working well as some of the sites I visit, I want the pop-ups.
There is a setup for RSS feeds as well.
I would say it is a major improvement in it's look over the older versions.
Originally posted by KJCavalierWhat is the RSS feed? Not sure what that is. I have heard the term but just haven't explored the meaning or it's usage.
I am playing with IE7 now. The tabbed browsing is a big plus, but something I didn't see with Firefox (don't use Opera, for no other reason than I haven't downloaded it), There is a built in phishing filter, that can be set for automatic searches, or to have it check each site manually.
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I would say it is a major improvement in it's look over the older versions.
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Originally posted by KJCavalierLike I said. If you want opera, why not use opera? Why use an opera clone? If you're going to use a clone, use one that has more to offer and not a copycat. Like firefox, but there are tons of standards-compliant browsers (sc browsers from now on) out there.
I am playing with IE7 now. The tabbed browsing is a big plus [...] There is a built in phishing filter [...] The pop-up blocker now comes with three settings [...]There is a setup for RSS feeds as well.
Why am I against IE you ask? Because the last time Microsoft got almost complete control in the browser wars, they stopped development of IE almost completely. It's been pure hell for us web developers these past few years because higher demands has been made on us to build sc websites (especially if you build websites for official purposes such as government pages, bank sites and the like), but Microsoft has refused to follow suite and make their browser more sc. Meaning we have to write several different versions of the same scripts* (or if the investors doesn't want to spend money, ignore sc browsers completely).
(There are differences even among sc browsers, but they're not nearly as difficult as the difference between say mozilla and ie.)
IE7 is supposedly more sc than earlier versions, but the only reason for it is that firefox and opera has gained such popularity these past few years. Microsoft sees market-share dropping and does what's necessary to keep up. And so I urge anyone to stop using IE or we may find ourselves in the same situation again. But feel free to do as you please.
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* Of course this has been true ever since I began building websites in 98 (and probably before that). However, it's a pity that because of one browser manufacturer this faux pas has continued for years. It would have been resolved years ago if Microsoft had chosen to go with the flow instead of trying to change it.