IE attempts a comeback

/* /*]]>*/ IE attempts a comeback Latest stories | Reviews and Downloads | Related coverage October 19, 2006 4:00 AM PDT It's been almost five years since the last major version of Internet Explorer was released. Now Microsoft is sending out IE 7, the long-awaited update. Is it ready for prime time--and Firefox? Latest stories Security experts find a weakness in Internet Explorer 7 that could help crooks mask phishing scams. October 25, 2006 Security bug reports are flawed, Microsoft says. But there are compatibility woes as company servers buckle. October 19, 2006 The software maker launches its first major update to the browser in years, offering tabbed browsing and security additions. October 18, 2006 It posts an optimized version of Internet Explorer 7 before Microsoft's own final production version of the browser. October 18, 2006 Microsoft releases first IE update in almost five years, and the blogosphere immediately responds with lively--and critical--discussion. October 18, 2006 Reviews and Downloads CNET Reviews: IE 7 IE 7 was Microsoft's one chance to leapfrog ahead of the competition, but the company has only barely caught sight of the current front-runners. October 18, 2006 CNET Downloads: IE 7 IE 7 is out of beta and now available for download. October 18, 2006 Related coverage Internet Explorer's shrinking numbers blog There's a new version of IE coming, but will the new features be enough to shore up the browser's flagging support? October 13, 2006 Microsoft: IE 7 phishing shield rocks blog After leaving Internet Explorer untouched for years, Microsoft is now busily talking about how great the next version of its Web browser is. September 28, 2006 IE 7: Automated updates, instant flak blog Bloggers are up in arms over the method by which IE 7 will be distributed, through automated updates. July 27, 2006 Browser update will be delivered automatically to Windows XP users, but those who don't want it can opt out. July 26, 2006 Firefox architect: IE 7 'looks pretty good' blog The latest update to Microsoft's much-maligned Internet Explorer is getting a plug from an unlikely source. July 5, 2006 Browser's third beta release includes some feature changes in addition to fixes to reliability, compatibility and security. June 29, 2006 Changing a longstanding Microsoft policy, Bill Gates says the company will ship an update to its browser separately from the next major version of Windows. February 15, 2005 Tell us what you think of Microsoft's IE 7. Images CNET Reviews: IE 7 See what Microsoft did right and where it fell short.October 18, 2006 Video CNET Reviews: IE 7 See what Microsoft did right and where it fell short.October 18, 2006 Play video Podcasts Assessing Microsoft's browser strategy CNET News.com's Ina Fried takes a closer look at the company's technology strategy.October 18, 2006 Those other browsers CTO Håkon Wium Lie says the company's moving faster on the tech front than much larger rival Microsoft.October 10, 2006 Next version of the free browser expected to feature a new look, improved security for Web surfing. Video: Firefox 2 RC1September 26, 2006 Firefox spin-off Torpark conceals users' IP information and can be run directly from a USB drive.September 22, 2006 Window Snyder, formerly of Microsoft, now heads up security at Mozilla, the company best known for its open-source Firefox Web browser.September 21, 2006 Date is set for first release of a browser designed to closely link up with Web services for photo sharing, news and blogging.August 3, 2006 Images: Photos on a Flock browser bar Web browser lets people see friends' photos hosted on Flickr and other sites via a built-in display.August 3, 2006 Hot on the heels of version 9's release, the browser company gives a preview of its plans for the next incarnation.July 28, 2006

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