internet explorer 7

spankymonkey_2

i may have missed this happening but on my updates i saw internet explorer 7 . could anyone tell me what experiences they have had with this? good or bad?
i have firefox at the moment but thought that going to I.E 7 would save some space as i have to keep I.E on for updates etc.... ...

bingo_bango

I used the Beta for about 6 months, and found no real problems, but the functionality is limited compared to the add-ons available for Firefox. It may look similar, but it's just not as good IMHO.

I currently use Firefox, and do keep a copy of IE7, but rarely use it. Only when the odd website requires it's use.

Zahc

ie7 has tabbed browsing, is supposed to be more secure etc. Visit their website for more info. As for use, I think it's slower than FF but the missus likes it.
Stand by for lots of pros and cons, it always produces an interesting debate.
FF for me BTW

Zahc

wolfman

Zahc wrote:

As for use, I think it's slower than FF but the missus likes it.

I think it's actually faster. Definitely so when cold/warm loading, and also at rendering. I think it's only regarding JavaScript where Firefox is faster.

Opera ideally if you want something nice and fast. I was very happy with Opera, but (and it is extensible) found it harder to extend than Firefox. Hence I'm currently using Firefox. If Opera released an "extension" equivalent, then I'd switch back in a flash.

heatherw_01

I don't think IE7 is final as yet so it would be the beta or RC version.

retsbed

i've just downloaded ie7 on my work pc (i have free rein!!) it looks ok but the text is all blurry and when i adjust the settings manually on the monitor menu it works for web pages but when i go into outlook or word the text there is blurry...grrr

Any ideas . . .

sra

heatherw_01 wrote:

I don't think IE7 is final as yet so it would be the beta or RC version.

IE7 is supposed to be coming to everyone running XP sometime this month via automatic Windows Update. There was even a reports going around on Monday that it was going to be yesterday

Zahc

sra wrote:

IE7 is supposed to be coming to everyone running XP sometime this month. There was even a reports going around on Monday that it was going to be yesterday

I bet the hackers and scumbags are burning the candle at both ends to be the first to find vunerabilities. Jeeves, fetch my gun.......:mad:

Zahc

ericthekidstoner

Microsoft have provided a script which prevents any automatic update of IE7. This is available at: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=4516A6F7-5D44-482B-9DBD-869B4A90159C&displaylang=en

Directions for use of the script are included in the ZIP file downloadable from the MS website.

Hint - you need to run: IE70Blocker.cmd /B at the Command Line after installation.