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IE10 Will Have 'Do Not Track' On By Default
An anonymous reader writes "As Microsoft released the preview of the next version of its Internet Explorer browser, news that in Windows 8 the browser will be sending a 'Do Not Track' signal to Web sites by default must have shaken online advertising giants. 'Consumers can change this default setting if they choose,' Microsoft noted, but added that this decision reflects their commitment to providing Windows customers an experience that is 'private by default' in an era when so much user data is collected online.' This step will make Internet Explorer 10 the first web browser with DNT on by default. And while the websites are not required to comply with the users' do-not-track request, the DNT initiative — started by the U.S. Federal Trade Commission — is making good progress."
They run slow as heck when loading pages (load half the page but then pause before loading the other half), randomly freeze for 30 seconds while "thinking", and gobble-up tons of memory. (Really? A single tab open to slashdot requires 300,000 bytes of RAM?) I don't expect # 10 to be any better and will continue using Firefox or Opera (the latter of which has instant-draw).
My AC stalker: " I personally agree with your posts most of the time, but that won't keep me from modding you troll"