Now Running Internet Explorer 8
May 11, 2009 by Jason Bean
Filed under Computers
After downloading and installing Internet Explorer 8 onto the computers of various members of my family, I’ve now downloaded and installed it on my own machine. There’s not a whole lot that you’ll notice that’s different initially. I believe I have noticed that pages do seem to be loading a bit faster in IE8 than previously in IE7.
I’ve had to use the compatibility feature on a couple of sites, ones that I’ve developed for clients, so there’s so more work for me to take care of and make sure those are up to par.
I’m still using Firefox as my browser of choice. I still say that the main reason I stay with Firefox is because of all of the plugins and extensions that are available on this platform. Hopefully IE8 will get more activity from developers and Microsoft will keep improving this browser. Competition is good for everyone. Let’s hope both of these browsers keep pushing each other.
I’ve been using it too, and I’m comfortable using it as my default browser. There are some people who like crazy extensions and plugins (what’s the difference between either?) but I’m more of a bare bones type of guy, and I’m content with most stuff in IE8. Though I just need a few more things.
I wish web developers would hurry up updating their sites for IE8; it’s been out for over a year!