The world's most beloved Internet browser, its nearest challenger, and the 'new kid on the block' have all launched recently, or are in the process of launching new editions. Here's our guide to the newest offerings from Microsoft, Mozilla, and Google.
Microsoft Internet Explorer 8
Todays World News Headlines
* Internet Explorer 8, the newest edition of Microsoft's browser, is currently in its second test edition, with the final version improbable later this year. New features comprise improved security scanning, smarter hunt suggestions and a built-in function for viewing pages designed for earlier browsers that aren't displaying properly. (Source: microsoft.com)
* There's also a feature for browsing without leaving any trace on your machine, which Microsoft suggests could be used for buying gifts online without spoiling the surprise. (That positively makes for a more Pr-friendly explanation than kids wanting to look at nudies undetected.)
* Verdict: Internet Explorer is likely all the time going to be the market leader naturally because of Microsoft's dominance. Some of the new features in version 8 sound arresting but only time will tell if they turn out to be effective, or useful, in day-to-day surfing. It's also worth bearing in mind that Internet Explorer's dominance will all the time make it a target for hackers, so you may need to be extra-conscious about security.
Mozilla Firefox Version 3
* Mozilla's Firefox version 3 came out earlier this year, and 3.1 is improbable before the end of 2008. It doesn't look like there will be any major new features, but the updates are improbable to fix some bugs from version 3; there are also rumours the browser will be faster. (Source: mozilla.org)
* Verdict: While there are some bugs (such as the browser appearing to 'forget' some stored passwords and user names), many users find Firefox 3 much more intuitive than other browsers. If you're reasoning of giving it a try, it's probably not worth waiting until version 3.1's lawful release; also bear in mind that the test versions ready for download now are only designed for software developers.
Google Chrome
* Google has entered the browser market with Chrome. While it's got some neat user features, the main variation is very basic. Each tab or window runs as if it were a separate program, meaning that if one freezes or crashes, the others still work. This could be very useful for people who oftentimes work with complicated pages. (Source: blogspot.com)
* The downsides are that some security bugs have already been discovered, along with compatibility issues for some websites, and some people have already raised privacy concerns.
* Verdict: It's tough to predict whether Google's strong reputation for easy and effective products will be sufficient to make Chrome a success. It's worth checking out, but double-check your security measures first as hackers will no doubt be keen to earn a major scalp by attacking a giant like Google.
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