Internet Explorer 8 - when should you install IE8?
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Internet Explorer 8 is now being rolled out through Windows Update. The big
question is, should you install Internet Explorer 8, and if the answer is yes,
the follow up question is when.
The short answer to the first question is yes, as many improvements and features
have been made over previous versions. However, the "yes" is dependant upon the
answer to the second question (when), and that is dependant upon what you use
your computer for.
If you use your computer for not much else other than browsing websites and
checking emails, then sure - go ahead. But as with any new release software,
even if it has gone through a lengthy beta process, there will always be
problems initially, with subsequent patches being released to fix
reported bugs. It's like a new model car
- even though extensive testing is undergone before the release, you can bet
there will be bugs that become apparent only after the new model goes to
market.
Microsoft say that you can easily revert back to IE7 if you do have conflicts,
or it "breaks" other installed software, however the number of people who report
frustration and an inability to do this smoothly would suggest all the bugs are
not ironed out yet.
The thing to remember is that Internet Explorer is not just another piece of
software - it is inextricably linked to the Windows operating system. Therefore,
the chances of other software "breaking", or the operating system being affected
in some way is a definite a possibility.
Basically, the more you rely on your computer for work (or life for that
matter), the longer you should wait to install IE8. The longer you wait, the
more bugs will be discovered and fixed.
If you must install Internet Explorer 8 now, then I highly recommend you make a
disc image of your hard drive first - it is the only way to ensure your system
will be returned to a pre-IE8 state in case you have problems. There are many
brands of software which enable you to make perfect disc image backups, but the
one I use and recommend is Acronis. For the money you spend, you only need to
use it once, and the grief it will save you is immeasurable - and I speak from
personal experience.
I'd also recommend you install Mozilla Firefox as a backup Internet browser, in
case you haven't already, or even set it as your default browser. There are many
reasons for this, but you can simply use Google to do some very quick research.
Speaking of default browsers, this brings me to another point. If you install
Internet Explorer 8, be very careful of the options as you install, because in
the setup routine setting the default browser is a little obfuscated. In other
words, it may seem to some that Microsoft have done this on purpose to make IE8
your default browser, rather than (for example) Firefox, Opera, Google Chrome,
etc.
Anyway, simply Google "Internet Explorer 8 problems" and do some more research,
then decide for yourself.
03.05.2009
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A good copywriter knows which words
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and an example of good copywriting for a
Mercedes Dealer, or not-so-good copy for a Used Mercedes dealer.
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Internet Explorer 8 is now being rolled out through Windows Update. The big
question is, should you install Internet Explorer 8, and if the answer is yes,
the follow up question is when.
If you use your computer for not much else other than browsing websites and
checking emails, then sure - go ahead. But as with any new release software,
even if it has gone through a lengthy beta process, there will always be
problems initially, with subsequent patches being released to fix
reported bugs. It's like a new model car
- even though extensive testing is undergone before the release, you can bet
there will be bugs that become apparent only after the new model goes to
market.
I'd also recommend you install Mozilla Firefox as a backup Internet browser, in
case you haven't already, or even set it as your default browser. There are many
reasons for this, but you can simply use Google to do some very quick research.
