6. Internet Explorer 8.0

This chapter provides an in-depth look at Internet Explorer 8.0.

The Evolution of IE8

Microsoft has been losing market share to Mozilla’s Firefox browser over the past few years. Many would admit that Firefox is the first thing they installed after installing their OS. IE7 was Microsoft’s first shot at redeeming itself and it did a pretty decent job of that. IE8 hopes to continue to push through the battle with Firefox, Safari, and newcomer Google Chrome. It’s doubtful any one will be proclaimed the victor. Sometimes it is just a matter of what you are used to.

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