After 40 Million Downloads, Microsoft Launches Internet Explorer 9

Published on 03-15-2011 05:30 AM

After months of beta testing, Microsoft has finally released the final version of Internet Explorer 9 to the masses.
Microsoft debuted the new browser at a launch event at South by Southwest (SXSW) in Austin, Texas. Dean Hachamovitch, the corporate vice president of Internet Explorer, told the story of how Microsoft built IE9 from scratch.

Microsoft launched the IE9 beta last year to generally positive reviews. Last month, Microsoft unveiled the IE9 release candidate. In total, the IE9 Beta and release code have already been downloaded more than 40 million times.

IE9 is not just an update to IE8, but a complete rebuild of Microsoft’s popular but maligned browser. It boasts radical speed and graphics improvements, thanks to its increased adherence to web standards and use of hardware acceleration. On stage, Hachamovitch touted its advanced support for HTML5 and its UI improvements. Everything from the back button to the taskbar has been revamped.
Microsoft is also touting IE9′s security features. Hachamovitch outlined the company’s take on privacy earlier this year at CES. IE9 includes tracking protection (its implementation of the “Do Not Track” list) and stronger filters against malware.

The final version of Internet Explorer 9 will be available for download at midnight ET/9:00 PM PT at BeautyoftheWeb.com.

Source: Mashable

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10 Comments

whatcdfan - 03-15-2011, 06:56 AM
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Although i am very satisfied with the firefox but i am curious to see how they have managed to
catch up.

predateur - 03-15-2011, 12:37 PM
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is it better then Chrome ?

EyeCandy - 03-15-2011, 12:38 PM
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Who uses firefox? Thats like using IE6, everyone uses Chrome now...

duke0102 - 03-15-2011, 01:24 PM
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Originally Posted by EyeCandy

Who uses firefox? Thats like using IE6, everyone uses Chrome now...

I use Firefox because is very quick, reliable and easy to use. Quite an ignorant comment when choosing and explorer is all preference nowadays

EyeCandy - 03-15-2011, 01:36 PM
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Yea, a preference that has no advantages over the other options....thats like saying 'I'm going to roller blade to work, it may not be as fast as driving or quick, or safe, or cool, but hey its a preference'

duke0102 - 03-15-2011, 02:51 PM
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well, using Sunspider Benchmark I get quicker results with Firefox 4rc1 than the latest Chrome so I should be asking why are you using a slower browser I guess

taniquetil - 03-15-2011, 08:17 PM
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Originally Posted by EyeCandy

Yea, a preference that has no advantages over the other options....thats like saying 'I'm going to roller blade to work, it may not be as fast as driving or quick, or safe, or cool, but hey its a preference'

No, it's a freaking web browser. It displays webpages. It's like saying your SUV is better than my sedan for driving in the city. Sure, it might be true in some cases, but who cares? Arguing just makes you sound like a child.

bobbintb - 03-16-2011, 06:41 AM
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first thing i noticed is how much it looks like chrome...

awww man. i just tried firefox 4.0RC and it looks like chrome too!

EyeCandy - 03-16-2011, 01:22 PM
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No, it's a freaking web browser. It displays webpages. It's like saying your SUV is better than my sedan for driving in the city. Sure, it might be true in some cases, but who cares? Arguing just makes you sound like a child.

Actually no it's not, thats why some people purchase vehicles based on gas mileages, bad analogy, other than trying to make yourself have 1+ by insulting someone

duke0102 - 03-16-2011, 07:12 PM
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Originally Posted by bobbintb

first thing i noticed is how much it looks like chrome...

awww man. i just tried firefox 4.0RC and it looks like chrome too!

you could quite easily say why does Chrome look like Opera... lol