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Microsoft Releases Internet Explorer 9 RC
An anonymous reader writes "Microsoft has released Internet Explorer 9 Release Candidate. The new RC build includes a Tracking Protection feature, which gives users the option to control what third-party site content can track them when they're online, as well as a new ActiveX filtering option, which allows users to turn on/off ActiveX plug-ins. Best of all, Microsoft has addressed what was arguably the biggest complaint with the new version: if you want your tabs on a separate line from the address box, there's now an option to turn that on from the right click menu at the top of the browser. At the same time, IE9 RC is significantly faster than the beta version. Furthermore, many site rendering issues have been fixed, although we can't say that it's working perfectly. Last but not least, the new build includes hundreds of bug fixes."
Why on earth do you want a Mac version? That's like putting a Skoda steering wheel in your BMW.
Ok, I read the fucking article, and it's supposed to be available mid-April.
I do not see why should Microsoft make a convenient and fast browser?
MS made IE9 so fast as a prank on all slashdotters - right now its pretty much the only browser can render slashdot threads smoothly. So cruel.
The IE and Skoda comparison seems appropriate, But Mac and BMW?? I would have thought 1960's combi van would be a better comparison.