Whats new about Internet Explorer 7?
In 2001, Microsoft introduced Internet Explorer (IE) 6, which commanded a 93 percent market share in 2004. Five years and dozens of security patches later, Microsoft (MS) is releasing the first truly upgraded version of its Web browser in what might as well be decades in Web time. Why now? Experts point to several reasons. The most compelling is the upcoming release of MS’s new Vista operating system, which apparently needed a new browser to make its debut extra booming. In addition, IE6 has fallen to an 86 percent market share after steadily losing percentage points over the past few years to indie browsers, primarily the innovative Firefox. So what’s new in IE7? Quite a bit, according to Microsoft. You can actually download the browser upgrade right here and check it out in its full glory. But first, a brief overview of what you can expect. (Hint: If you’re a Firefox
