Thread: Internet Explorer ??

Originally Posted by Spaf

..[Ask Tom.]..
I know, Tom's a computer wiz......But, anyone else can add 2 cents.....
My computer did an update to Internet Explorer 8!
I see a few differences in the bells and whistles (sites, galleries, etc). But, my QUESTION is what is the big difference?.....

The big difference for most people will be going from 6 to 8....that means tabs......other than that, it means the more bells, whistles and Active X capabilties than you can...SHAKE A STICK AT!!!!

I'm still trying to figure out why you would shake a stick at something???.

I'm still trying to figure out why you would shake a stick at something???.

That usually involves a snake of some kind! My dad and I were hunting when I was a youngster and he saw a brown splotchy critter and he leaned over and grabbed a snake to kill a stick with. That was exciting!!

What's so great about Internet Explorer 8?

For what its worth, I actually went out of my way to uninstall IE8 because
it seriously slowed down my browsing experience. (unacceptable). In IE7
I've turned off TABS because I'm an old fart and don't like'm. It gets kinda
old when software companies, TV executives and the list goes on, start
fixing sh_t that's not broke. At the end of the day, you get someone elses
grandios idea that breaks down more often, entertains you less, slows down
productivity and costs more money. Pooh Change ! Stop killing my favorite
TV Shows damn it !

On the other hand, I've had every Operating System since Window 2.x
Ooops, there I go again. I gotta stop dating myself. Did I mention that
I still have my Tandy1000 and Commadore VIC20 in the closet.

Originally Posted by squalebear

On the other hand, I've had every Operating System since Window 2.x
Ooops, there I go again. I gotta stop dating myself. Did I mention that
I still have my Tandy1000 and Commadore VIC20 in the closet.

Dude, cut my teeth on that Tandy.......you need to drop it on e-bay for those "retro" lovers.......Can you believe that there is a market for computer antiquities?

Originally Posted by squalebear

For what its worth, I actually went out of my way to uninstall IE8 because
it seriously slowed down my browsing experience. (unacceptable). In IE7
I've turned off TABS because I'm an old fart and don't like'm. It gets kinda
old when software companies, TV executives and the list goes on, start
fixing sh_t that's not broke. At the end of the day, you get someone elses
grandios idea that breaks down more often, entertains you less, slows down
productivity and costs more money. Pooh Change ! Stop killing my favorite
TV Shows damn it !

On the other hand, I've had every Operating System since Window 2.x
Ooops, there I go again. I gotta stop dating myself. Did I mention that
I still have my Tandy1000 and Commadore VIC20 in the closet.

I use to have Commadore 64, and a Commadore 128, and a Amiga (Lisa?).

Any more comments on IE 8? Twitter actually posted a recommendation "tweat" to members to upgade...

"There's a better way to browse the web!
Twitter recommends that you upgrade to the latest version of Internet Explorer."

There must be some sort of tracking device in it.

I installed it on a new lap top I bought last week. Nothing impressive, but I didn't spend much time with it. I like the new Firefox 3.5 it seems to be an improvement over the previous version.

Thanks. Did you notice it slowing things down as SB experienced?

Um, call me jaded but when Microsoft TELLS everyone of a security flaw in Internet Explorer 6 & 7....hmm....Scare everyone out of the "older version" of their software at the same time as they are releasing their NEW software......kind of makes it a "push" rather than a release of IE8.

Use Firefox.....So much more comfort and security.

But then again, I've only been a computer guy for over 20 years....what do I know?

I wondered why my browsing seemed to be so sluggish lately, wondered if I'd picked up a bug of some kind even tho security software says no. But I also had to renew/upgrade sec software last couple weeks also, wondered if that had something to do with it also. The menu header on screen was seriously malfunctioning last night, kept blacking out everything except a few tiny google icons I don't use. Finally got that working again late last night by trial and error, not sure how or why it went flakey in first place.

Sec software upgrade says there is a vulnerability in Firefox, doesn't suggest how to fix it tho. I need to investigate further tonight.

Squale, how do I uninstall IE8 and get IE7 back? I was looking at doing that last night but couldn't figure out how to git 'er done.