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• Internet Explorer 8 is the next generation of web browser from Microsoft and is currently in development. Microsoft released a second test version of the browser (beta 2) on August 27, 2008.

• Fast Facts

  1. In development since August 2007
  2. On March 5, 2008 the beta 1 was publicly released
  3. First shown at MIX08
  4. Beta 2 due released on August 27, 2008I4U News: Microsoft releases beta 2 of Internet Explorer (August 27, 2008)
  5. While beta 1 was released mainly for web developers, beta 2 is marketed to general consumers as wellI4U News: Microsoft releases beta 2 of Internet Explorer (August 27, 2008)
  6. Microsoft hasn't yet announced the date for the official release of Internet Explorer 8 II4U News: Microsoft releases beta 2 of Internet Explorer (August 27, 2008)
  7. Includes new features like WebSlices and Activities
  8. Includes CSS 2.1 compliance
  9. Has three different render modes to help with compatibility
  10. Internet Explorer 7 was released in October 2007I4U News: Microsoft releases beta 2 of Internet Explorer (August 27, 2008)

• New Features

  1. Activities: Commands that allow a user to launch an online service from any web page. For example a user could create a blog post based on content they are currently viewing.
  2. WebSlices: The ability to snip parts of a web page and subscribe to it's updates. Similar to Active Desktop, a feature that was introduced as part of Internet Explorer 4 in 1997.
  3. Safety Filter: An update to the existing phishing filter of Internet Explorer. Prevents web sites that are known to contain malware from loading.

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