IE9 released

[DanKH]

Available from Windows update or directly at MS:

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/inte ... wnloads/ie

[speedbird591]

I downloaded it the other day. I've always liked IE8 but generally use Chrome as it's quicker and easier. I was a bit disappointed with IE9, though. It's definitely quicker than IE8 and I'm sure it has increased security. But ...

I can't put my finger on it, but I think the interface seems rather old-fashioned and square tabs feel like W95! After using Chrome it also seems rather complicated with too many options hidden around it.

It's probably me - I've got too used to Chrome now.

Ian

[TSR2]

It was released at the start of the month I think. I like it as there is nothing I hate more than tool bars and buttons. Its more compatible than any other browser and much more of the screen is used to deliver the webpage, so gets my vote.

[airboatr]

Ben
You are so right , I hate toolbars with - a passion! I recently fixed a computer that had 5. 5 toolbars. The browser window barley showed halfway down the screen.
I asked the customer, "do you ever use this line ( pointing to the search line) for looking stuff up". And he says, what do you mean? I just go to google.

never mind..... programs & features ... yada yada..

I've been waiting for a broader responce to IE9 , thanks for the heads up.

Gents...

[speedbird591]

Performance wise, I don't think there's anything to choose between IE9 and Chrome although IE8 was a bit slower so I used Chrome a bit more often and I guess I've got used to it, now.

For simple, clean lines and lack of toolbars it's difficult to beat especially as google search is integrated into the address box.



I guess it's just personal preference, but I now find IE a bit, er, complicated

Ian

[airboatr]

In comparison

[ajb]

Sorry to resurrect this one but I'm having a problem with IE9 and wonder if anyone else has the same. I've never had issues with IE upgrades before. Maybe that's because I don't push the browser too far. I don't particularly like it but I don't like the others maybe apart from Firefox. Anyhow I've been getting a lot of frozen windows from IE9 when moving backwards or forwards. They resolve if I hang about for minutes but if going back I click the "back" button again it takes me back 2 pages (not surprisingly) immediately. It also seems to have changed the way Windows Mail displays the non-text parts of emails.

Andy

[TSR2]

Hi Andy, I had something similar in an early beta, and from what I remember it was a pluggin causing the problem, I can't remember which one though, possibly an old version of Java or Flash? As for Windows Mail, its been dead for a while, id suggest live mail, same idea as Windows mail but more up to date.

[ajb]

Hi Ben. I hadn't considered that plugins might be causing it. Better check their current status. As for upgrading my mail program well live mail might be more up to date but I never liked Hotmail and live looks like an updated version. Anyhow I like living in the past hence my taste in aircraft (like those here) and old railway locos etc. Thanks anyway.

Andy