Internet Explorer 8

Monarch · #1 (**permalink**) 16th November 2008 , 10:19 AM

Anyone tried it yet? Still Beta though, but shaping up.

I_Am_Bic_Pentameter · #2 (**permalink**) 16th November 2008 , 08:14 PM

On an older PC explorer 7 went a bit bananas so I'll load 8 on that when it's up and running. I try to use Firefox most of the time.

Monarch · #3 (**permalink**) 16th November 2008 , 08:18 PM

Firefox has been my preference for some time but I still struggle with some websites using Firefox. Not so with IE. I guess Web devs still heavily favour IE even though Firefox IIRC has about 20% of the browser market now.

sureno · #4 (**permalink**) 16th November 2008 , 08:21 PM

will never use IE again and thats on my PC, FF3 on my PC safari on my Mac

sphelan · #5 (**permalink**) 16th November 2008 , 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by sureno

will never use IE again and thats on my PC, FF3 on my PC safari on my Mac

Same here...FF3 on the PC...and WHEN I eventually get a mac, it will be that or safari.

Monarch · #6 (**permalink**) 16th November 2008 , 08:38 PM

Heh...quite a few who like Safari...

I have it installed on a PC (love the RSS feed page) but a few things bother me about it...

a. The font seems fuzzy whatever I do to adjust it. It's like Cleartype x3 or something. Too strong.

b. Cannot change the colour of the browser. Grey is nice but I would not mind changing it.

c. Why must Apple insist on attempts to trick one into downloading itunes?

"Update Safari" Ok..."Update Quicktime" Ok...but click on this link that says ITunes+ Quicktime Huh?

sphelan · #7 (**permalink**) 16th November 2008 , 08:44 PM

Have a look here...discussed previously.
What browser do you use?

OJB · #8 (**permalink**) 16th November 2008 , 10:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Monarch

I guess Web devs still heavily favour IE even though Firefox IIRC has about 20% of the browser market now.

As a web dev IE is the one browser I wish didn't exist in any way shape or form because it makes styling an absolute bum ache.

I develop primarily on firefox and do checkups on opera, safari, (now google chrome too), and unfortunately IE7 and IE6 and now soon IE8.

LONG LIVE FIREFOX.

QUICK DEATH IE.

Monarch · #9 (**permalink**) 17th November 2008 , 01:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sphelan

Have a look here...discussed previously.
http://forums.dv247.com/off-topic/13...o-you-use.html

Yup...

@OJB

IE does have issues...it is slow but IE8 seems a bit quicker than 7 from my initial time with it. The set up is a bit slicker as well.

Ton loads of videos on their new site (could not get sound though).

MUSIKMAKER1 · #10 (**permalink**) 22nd November 2008 , 09:00 AM

Last time I checked the internet the Windows explorer 8 was only avaliable in america

I_Am_Bic_Pentameter · #11 (**permalink**) 22nd November 2008 , 09:20 AM

You can download IE 8 beta 2

I've not tried but the link is available

Monarch · #12 (**permalink**) 22nd November 2008 , 01:22 PM

Yep..definitely not just for US Windows users. I downloaded and installed it here.

sureno · #13 (**permalink**) 22nd November 2008 , 01:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Monarch

Yep..definitely not just for US Windows users. I downloaded and installed it here.

Good luck

Monarch · #14 (**permalink**) 22nd November 2008 , 01:50 PM

It's a beta at the end of the day

and so far it is quite slick but hangs from time to time. I still use IE7, Fire F3 e.t.c Always good to have options.

I will very likely browse the web from a Linux OS (which I have done before) to avoid the security issues on Windows at some point.

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Monarch Forum Scribe Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: UK Posts: 1,441	Heh...quite a few who like Safari... I have it installed on a PC (love the RSS feed page) but a few things bother me about it... a. The font seems fuzzy whatever I do to adjust it. It's like Cleartype x3 or something. Too strong. b. Cannot change the colour of the browser. Grey is nice but I would not mind changing it. c. Why must Apple insist on attempts to trick one into downloading itunes? "Update Safari" Ok..."Update Quicktime" Ok...but click on this link that says ITunes+ Quicktime Huh? ______________________________ Need categorised help in a hurry? Try the DV Forum Start Page.
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