Internet Explorer 8

[gaz]

As a web developer, IE is a joke of a browser.
Using something like firefox, safari or chrome is a better option.

 

[GetAGrip]

On the basis of this thread, Iv'e just downloaded Chrome and come straight back on here. Already, it's obvious the presentation of this site using Chrome is superior to IE

 

[Peteaud]

On the basis of this thread, Iv'e just downloaded Chrome and come straight back on here. Already, it's obvious the presentation of this site using Chrome is superior to IE

So have i, hmmmmmmmmmmm not so sure.

 

[The Jogger]

I have IE but not sure which one it is, new laptop so I suppose it is IE9?

 

[MattHB]

I have IE but not sure which one it is, new laptop so I suppose it is IE9?

If you have windows 7 (or vista) then yes, upgrade. IE9 is better, although still miles off almost any other browser

 

[Doseone]

I ditched IE8 on work pc (XP so can't upgrade) and changed it to Chrome which is sooo much better than IE8.

On my home lappy got IE9 which I really like. In fact, I prefer IE9 to Chrome which seems to go against the general consensus - but I haven't tried the combination of Vista and Chrome. TBH will probably ditch Vista soon anyway.

 

[Mr Haematocrit]

I use srware iron. Its built of the source code for chrome but without the privacy concerns.

 

[The Jogger]

I use srware iron. Its built of the source code for chrome but without the privacy concerns.

That sounds good, is it easy to get and use.

 

[Mr Haematocrit]

srware iron is basically the same as google chrome, it looks and functions the same. The only difference is the parts of the browser which provide information about the users browsing habits have been ripped out of it... Its chrome optimised for security and privacy.

you can find out more and get it from http://www.srware.net/en/software_srware_iron.php

 

[GetAGrip]

So have i, hmmmmmmmmmmm not so sure.

Having downloaded Chrome from the google page, I was surprised to see that already I needed to upgrade to the latest version. One question though, how does Chrome update it's security files? Is it automatic?

 

[LarryDuff]

Go to Tools > About Internet Explorer and it will tell you what version it is.

 

[2Loose]

Chrome updates are completely automatic. I use ff at work for the plugins and chrome at home.

 

[Doseone]

Laptop has slowed down a bit in the last few weeks and IE9 seems to have slowed with it. Just downloaded Chrome and it really does seem quicker than IE9. Pages load much faster.