Microsoft Internet Explorer 8 Is Updated with New Default Options

**MIG-31** · Aug 11, 2009, 05:35 PM

Microsoft is offering users the upfront option of making Internet Explorer 8 their default browser, or else staying with a rival browser, as part of a Patch Tuesday update. The new version of IE 8 comes as Microsoft finds itself losing browser market share to Firefox and other rivals, and negotiating with European antitrust officials over the inclusion of IE 8 in the upcoming Windows 7.

Microsoft has issued an update to Internet Explorer 8 that will change its setup experience, presenting users with an upfront choice about whether or not to stick with a rival browser.
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Source: eWeek

Aug 11, 2009, 05:35 PM	#1
MIG-31 HardwareHeaven News Mod Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Nottingham,UK Posts: 56,854 Rep Power: 471 System Specs	Microsoft Internet Explorer 8 Is Updated with New Default Options Microsoft is offering users the upfront option of making Internet Explorer 8 their default browser, or else staying with a rival browser, as part of a Patch Tuesday update. The new version of IE 8 comes as Microsoft finds itself losing browser market share to Firefox and other rivals, and negotiating with European antitrust officials over the inclusion of IE 8 in the upcoming Windows 7. Microsoft has issued an update to Internet Explorer 8 that will change its setup experience, presenting users with an upfront choice about whether or not to stick with a rival browser. _____________ Source: eWeek __________________ Please Post Your News Submissions Here