Microsoft has just released their browser Internet Explorer version 8 Release candidate 1 with build number 8.0.06001.18372 The major improvements in this release is it’s speed and tab grouping however, company officially has not released the changelog for this version. Let us know if you find some more changes while I found that browsing through tabs is more friendlier than older versions.

This version is compatible with Windows Vista and XP and expected to have less bugs. You cannot have it on Windows 7 beta which has pre-installed IE 8 of its own. The final version will be out in April 2009.

Overview of Internet Explorer 8 RC 1:

• Faster Internet Explorer 8 is more responsive with new pages and tabs, opening up fast and reliably. You can now get to the information you care about most, in fewer steps; one click access to your webmail, favorite news sites or other online services.
• Easier Reduce the steps to accomplish many common tasks, and automate your access to real time information updates. You can keep track of your favorite sports team, news, weather with a single click.
• More Private Helps protect your privacy and confidential information where ever you go on the web.
  More Secure Helps protect and stop malicious software from reaching your PC, and makes it easier to detect when a website is an imposter.Download: 32-Bit Vista & Windows Server 2008
  Download: 64-Bit Vista & Windows Server 2008
  Download: Windows XP SP2 & 3
  Download: Windows Server 2003 SP2 or 64-Bit Windows XP Professional
  Download: Windows Server 2003 SP2

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