Microsoft releases new Internet Explorer 9

Feuer Frei! · 03-15-11, 03:55 AM

It's released!

MICROSOFT has released the latest version of its Internet Explorer web browsing software free in a bid to fend off recent challenges by Firefox and Google Chrome. "IE9 has just released around the world," a booming voice told a cheering crowd at 11pm on Monday (1600 AEDT today) in the Austin City Limits Live concert hall where a launch party was being held.

Internet Explorer 9 (IE9) was available for download in 30 languages at beautyoftheweb.com.

More than 40 million copies of IE9 have already been downloaded as part of the process leading up to its official release, according to Microsoft.

The browser is included in Windows software, and the operating system remains at a core of Microsoft's software empire.

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kiwi_2005 · 03-17-11, 06:01 AM

Actually its not bad, I might dump FF for IE9.

Herr-Berbunch · 03-17-11, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Feuer Frei!

MICROSOFT has released the latest version of its Internet Explorer web browsing software free in a bid to fend off recent challenges by Firefox and Google Chrome.

So glad I hadn't just paid for a browser!

And for all those still on XP, it's only for Vista (SP2) and Win 7.

Feuer Frei! · 03-17-11, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by kiwi_2005

Actually its not bad, I might dump FF for IE9.

Traitor!

JSLTIGER · 03-17-11, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Herr-Berbunch

And for all those still on XP, it's only for Vista (SP2) and Win 7.

That's because Windows XP is pretty much at End of Life. Being that it's now 2011, the OS is 10 years old. Windows Vista has been out for over four years and Windows 7 is over 18 months old.

Skybird · 03-17-11, 01:15 PM

Certain parts of IE9's functionality need technical features that only Vista and Win7 offer, but XP not. That's why there is no version for XP.

I like IE9, it blocks a lot of stuff, and is fast. In tests pusblished in German PC magazines, IE9 scores very well against FF and other browser, and claims to take the lead in speed and safety.

AVGWarhawk · 03-17-11, 05:43 PM

It is very fast. I like it thus far however my favorites are on the right side drop down. Not sure if I can get used to that. Gained some screen space also.

Sailor Steve · 03-17-11, 06:35 PM

Well, first I need to get a new computer...

Skybird · 03-17-11, 07:35 PM

I fetched up a few reports indicating that the 64 Bit version is slower than the 32 Bit version.

Ooops - if that is true.

Office 2010 is recommended by Microsoft to be used in its 32 Bit version too, even if your system and OS is 64 Bit.

Some people not having done their homework...?

Penguin · 03-17-11, 07:49 PM

I am glad that MS finally decided to support WebM and not only h.264

kiwi_2005 · 03-18-11, 06:22 PM

I will say IE9 is a brillant browser. MS had got it right for me this time.

Bye bye Firefox.

Gerald · 03-18-11, 06:30 PM

I can admit that it is better, but that it is behind Firefox, purely for safety IMO

JSLTIGER · 03-18-11, 07:24 PM

Can't bring myself to leave FF for one simple reason: Ad-block Plus. IE9 just doesn't have it.

kiwi_2005 · 03-19-11, 06:01 PM

okay one annoying thing, IE 9 doesn't ask me if I want to save my login/pw so have to login to sites everytime. Anyone using IE9 have this problem.

frau kaleun · 03-19-11, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by JSLTIGER

Can't bring myself to leave FF for one simple reason: Ad-block Plus. IE9 just doesn't have it.

I've used IE's In Private Filtering function and imported Ad-block's data for what to block, there's also a way to set up IE so that the filtering is on every time you start the browser (by default it's off unless you manually turn it on every time or use the tweak I found). I've had to go in and manually unblock a couple things that I actually use (Subsim's Amazon link, for one) but other than that it was no trouble at all.

I assume IE9 will have In Private Filtering as well, although I don't know if the same tweak will work to enable it on browser startup. I certainly hope there will be a way to do the same thing otherwise I'll probably hold out on switching for as long as possible.

03-15-11, 03:55 AM	#1
Feuer Frei! Navy Seal Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Valhalla Posts: 5,295 Downloads: 141 Uploads: 17	Microsoft releases new Internet Explorer 9 It's released! MICROSOFT has released the latest version of its Internet Explorer web browsing software free in a bid to fend off recent challenges by Firefox and Google Chrome. "IE9 has just released around the world," a booming voice told a cheering crowd at 11pm on Monday (1600 AEDT today) in the Austin City Limits Live concert hall where a launch party was being held. Internet Explorer 9 (IE9) was available for download in 30 languages at beautyoftheweb.com. More than 40 million copies of IE9 have already been downloaded as part of the process leading up to its official release, according to Microsoft. The browser is included in Windows software, and the operating system remains at a core of Microsoft's software empire. SOURCE __________________ "History is the lies that the victors agree on"- Napoleon LINK TO MY SH 3 MODS

03-17-11, 06:01 AM	#2
kiwi_2005 Eternal Patrol Join Date: May 2004 Location: Aeoteroa Posts: 7,382 Downloads: 223 Uploads: 1	Actually its not bad, I might dump FF for IE9. __________________ RIP kiwi_2005 Those who can't laugh at themselves leave the job to others.

03-17-11, 01:15 PM	#6
Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 40,622 Downloads: 9 Uploads: 0	Certain parts of IE9's functionality need technical features that only Vista and Win7 offer, but XP not. That's why there is no version for XP. I like IE9, it blocks a lot of stuff, and is fast. In tests pusblished in German PC magazines, IE9 scores very well against FF and other browser, and claims to take the lead in speed and safety. __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.

03-17-11, 05:43 PM	#7
AVGWarhawk Lucky Jack Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a 1954 Buick. Posts: 27,343 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	It is very fast. I like it thus far however my favorites are on the right side drop down. Not sure if I can get used to that. Gained some screen space also. __________________ “You're painfully alive in a drugged and dying culture.” ― Richard Yates, Revolutionary Road

03-17-11, 06:35 PM	#8
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	Well, first I need to get a new computer... __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

03-17-11, 07:35 PM	#9
Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 40,622 Downloads: 9 Uploads: 0	I fetched up a few reports indicating that the 64 Bit version is slower than the 32 Bit version. Ooops - if that is true. Office 2010 is recommended by Microsoft to be used in its 32 Bit version too, even if your system and OS is 64 Bit. Some people not having done their homework...? __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.

03-17-11, 07:49 PM	#10
Penguin Ocean Warrior Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Rheinische Republik Posts: 3,322 Downloads: 92 Uploads: 0	I am glad that MS finally decided to support WebM and not only h.264

03-18-11, 06:22 PM	#11
kiwi_2005 Eternal Patrol Join Date: May 2004 Location: Aeoteroa Posts: 7,382 Downloads: 223 Uploads: 1	I will say IE9 is a brillant browser. MS had got it right for me this time. Bye bye Firefox. __________________ RIP kiwi_2005 Those who can't laugh at themselves leave the job to others.

03-18-11, 06:30 PM	#12
Gerald SUBSIM Newsman Join Date: May 2008 Location: Close to sea Posts: 24,246 Downloads: 548 Uploads: 0	I can admit that it is better, but that it is behind Firefox, purely for safety IMO __________________ Nothing in life is to be feard,it is only to be understood. Marie Curie

03-18-11, 07:24 PM	#13
JSLTIGER The Old Man Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Parkland, FL, USA Posts: 1,437 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	Can't bring myself to leave FF for one simple reason: Ad-block Plus. IE9 just doesn't have it. __________________ Thor: Intel Core i7 4770K\|ASUS Z87Pro\|32GB DDR3 RAM\|11GB EVGA GeForce RTX 2080Ti Black\|256GB Crucial M4 SSD+2TB WD HDD\|4X LG BD-RE\|32" Acer Predator Z321QU 165Hz G-Sync (2540x1440)\|Logitech Z-323 2.1 Sound\|Win 10 Pro Explorer (MSI GL63 8RE-629 Laptop): Intel Core i7 8750H\|16GB DDR4 RAM\|6GB GeForce GTX 1060\|128GB SSD+1TB HDD\|15.6" Widescreen (1920x1080)\|Logitech R-20 2.1 Sound\|Win 10 Home

03-19-11, 06:01 PM	#14
kiwi_2005 Eternal Patrol Join Date: May 2004 Location: Aeoteroa Posts: 7,382 Downloads: 223 Uploads: 1	okay one annoying thing, IE 9 doesn't ask me if I want to save my login/pw so have to login to sites everytime. Anyone using IE9 have this problem. __________________ RIP kiwi_2005 Those who can't laugh at themselves leave the job to others.