Are
you ready for Internet Explorer 7?
From
November, Internet Explorer 7 will be available as an automatic download
as part of the windows update process to genuine users of Windows XP
SP2 and Windows 2003 Server SP1. It is also available to download from
the Microsoft website www.microsoft.com
The
updated browser comes with an improved and simplified user interface
removing unnecessary clutter which allows more space to be devoted to
displaying a website. A new feature is tabbed browsing which enables
multiple web sites to be viewed in a single browser window with the
ability to easily switch between one site and another.
Printing
websites has also been improved has the new browser automatically scales
a web page to fit on to the paper to be printed on. The ability to preview
multiple pages is another addition.
There
is now an instant search box in the toolbar for searching the web using
your preferred search engine.
Security
has also been improved with features added that help defend against
malicious software (also known as malware), and new ways to better protect
against the theft of personal data from fraudulent websites, a practice
known as phishing.
The
new additions to Internet Explorer 7 are more than just cosmetic and
now puts it more on a level with the rival browser Firefox which for
example included tabbed browsing when it was launched about 2 years
ago. The timing of the launch of Internet Explorer coincides with the
release of Firefox 2.
It
is important to note that both browsers have and will continue to be
exploited so it is imperative that which ever browser you use you keep
updated with the latest security patches available from the vendors'
websites. As always MCD Computer Services Ltd is here to help with any
of you questions.
