Internet Explorer 7
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CNET editors' rating:
3.5 stars
Very good
THE GOOD
IE 7 includes built-in tabbed browsing; antiphishing technology; an RSS reader; and a redesigned Favorites Center.
THE BAD
IE 7 is limited to Windows XP SP2 users only; installation requires reboot; reuses old IE 6 code and doesn't yet comply with current Web standards; doesn't match all the features found in Firefox or Opera; carries a Microsoft legacy of not patching its IE flaws quickly enough.
THE BOTTOM LINE
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. For more features and greater security, switch to Mozilla Firefox.
CNET Reader Reviews
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October 19, 2006 07:40
4.5/5
The anti-microsoft bias of the review and many other reviewers on here is in a word juvenile. I mean come on - is it really that huge a chore to reboot your machine once?
And no, I do not own microsoft stock.
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October 22, 2006 01:41
Excellent
2.0/5
I've used IE ever snce it's inception. It had been fine until recently, with all the flaws that needed patching, etc. Now with the introduction of IE7, it's nothing but eye candy. Tried installing it on 3 PCs, it only worked ok on 1. Yes I followed ... read more » -
October 25, 2006 03:08
Mediocre
1.0/5
There are so many things wrong with this version of IE. Not even counting the myriad of small esoteric bugs (everything from iframes not working properly to intermittent 'site not found' errors), the main problem with this version is the horrendous ... read more »
