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Microsoft Releases IE7 Beta 3

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the another-beta-toy dept.

Kawahee writes "Microsoft has released IE7 Beta 3 to the public. From TechNet Flash: 'As a result of customer feedback, IE7 Beta 3 contains some feature changes in addition to the planned reliability, compatibility, and security improvements. If you've previously installed a beta of IE7, you should uninstall it before installing this release.' For the first time, the Administrator's Kit for Internet Explorer 7 is also available, which is described as 'the most efficient way to deploy and manage Web-based solutions.'"

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  1. Gag by Wylfing · · Score: 1, Flamebait
    As a result of customer feedback...

    Whenever I see that in a statement from Microsoft, it is always code for "We have totally ignored the wishes of our customers and instead focused on lock-in, the breaking of standards, and the complete bollixing of normal user interface conventions."

    Meh.

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  2. Re:validation required, wtf by MSFanBoi2 · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    Stop using pirated software, which is illegal, and you'd be able to find out.

  3. Re:Favorite release note... by Nutria · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    Well I just found out that beta2 broke the very complicated web based solution we develop where I work. And guess what, now I have uninstalled beta2 the bloody thing still doesnt work.

    It's a BETA, God Dammit!!!! What the fsck to you expect????????????

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  4. Re:validation required, wtf by westlake · · Score: 0, Flamebait
    How come it is "released to the public" when it requires Windows Genuine Validation?

    Because no one but a Geek gives a damn about WGA. Everyone else simply validates the OS with one click, and downloads the app with the next. Life goes on.