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IE7 Separated from Windows Explorer

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the long-overdue dept.

An anonymous reader writes "Security experts warned Microsoft 10 years ago that putting IE as a component of Windows Explorer was a bad idea, looks like Microsoft finally decided to listen to the advice. According to a short write up in Business Week, Microsoft has decided that when IE7 comes out with Vista it will no longer be a component of Windows Explorer and will be able to replace IE6 even on XP machines."

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  1. Sad by Eightyford · · Score: 5, Funny

    Another divorce. Why can't Americans just stay together for the kids?

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    Religion for nerds. Stuff that really matters
    1. Re:Sad by eclectro · · Score: 5, Funny

      Why can't Americans just stay together for the kids?

      Because this marriage produces a kid every other day that has three eyes or extra limbs??

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      Take the cheese to sickbay, the doctor should see it as soon as possible - B'Elanna Torres, "Learning Curve"
  2. IE7 is on the Rebound by digitaldc · · Score: 5, Funny

    Did you hear IE7 Separated from Windows Explorer?

    Yes, I also heard she is now dating some new guy Winslow Vista.

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    He who knows best knows how little he knows. - Thomas Jefferson
  3. Damnit by hackstraw · · Score: 4, Funny


    It was so much nicer here in hell before it froze over.