Upgrade to IE8 Reasons for/against

[cellist]

I'm running windows/xp sp3 and IE6 6.0.2900.5512. I'm considering upgrading
to IE8, primarily due to security concerns.

1. Will my computer truly be more secure with ie8 than with ie6? I keep up
to date on all MS updates.
2. Does ie8 run on windows/xp?
3. I'm already memory-constrained. Will that be even more of a problem with
ie8?
4. I'm already processor-constrained: intel 2.something pentium. Will that
be even more of a problem with ie8.
5. Will I be able to revert to ie6 if I install ie8 and find it unacceptable?

TIA,

Phil

 

[PA Bear [MS MVP]]

Yes, Yes, Shouldn't be, No, Yes.

Those with IE7- and/or IE8-specific questions or comments can post to and
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[cellist]

Thank you.

Yes, Yes, Shouldn't be, No, Yes.

Those with IE7- and/or IE8-specific questions or comments can post to and
seek support in IE General newsgroup:
microsoft.public.internetexplorer.general

On the web:
http://www.microsoft.com/communitie...?dg=microsoft.public.internetexplorer.general

In your newsreader:
news://msnews.microsoft.com/microsoft.public.internetexplorer.general



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[20100208]

My answers are posted "inline".

1. Will my computer truly be more secure with ie8 than with ie6? I keep up
to date on all MS updates.

I doubt it. M$ has been sending us updates for the past 10 years for XP
and still it is not secure. So the answer is NO.

2. Does ie8 run on windows/xp?
YES


3. I'm already memory-constrained. Will that be even more of a problem with
ie8?

Most probaly but if you have 512 MB of RAM then you should be OK unless
you use lots of applications at the same time.

4. I'm already processor-constrained: intel 2.something pentium. Will that
be even more of a problem with ie8.

YES. Minimum is P III.

5. Will I be able to revert to ie6 if I install ie8 and find it unacceptable?

YES

 

[Kyler_IE8_Team]

I personally recommend upgrading to IE8 because of the speed, security and
compatibility improvements of IE8 over previous versions. It is possible to
revert back to older versions so it's not like you are taking a major risk.
With Compatibility Mode able to display sites as they would in earlier
versions, along with a lot of other new features, there isn't much reason to
hold back.

Hope that helps,
Kyler
IE8 Outreach Team

 

[Hot-text]

PA Bear I love my windows 98 love to put IE7 on it but cannot... Now if
have Opera 10 for the Tabs.. and it running faster thin my IE8 on this XP
<<Hmm who would believe
But I love that old ie6 forever LOOL

 

[20100209]

PA Bear I love my windows 98 love to put IE7 on it but cannot... Now if
have Opera 10 for the Tabs.. and it running faster thin my IE8 on this XP
<<Hmm who would believe
But I love that old ie6 forever LOOL

Have you thought of buying a better PC which can run latest OS? And
please leave Pig-Bear alone; he has enough on his plate to deal with at
the moment.

 

[Hot-text]

I like PA Bear he 9.989% right all the time maybe the day you be more like
him!

and I Have 2 PC with Xp
2 PC with win98
For I all way buy new PC with the latest OS!
I do not update a OS on and old PC
O by the way 3 more PC that are not Microsoft >>>> do you see what I mean
Mr. Linux Mac!

 

[Bubey]

I agree that IE 8 is good for speed, security and compatibility but the way
MS set up the Favorites is terrible. Actually
more than terrible. It causes big headaches. I have built my file cabinet
built for my favorites so when I want to
save something I can do the drawer and then to the folder with just a couple
of clicks. With IE I have to see "EVERY FOLDER" I have created and end up
going up and down the VERY LONG LIST to find the folder I want to store it
in. It drives me crazy and if I've got a lot to do very grouchy. Why did
MS design it this way? I'd like to get my
hands around the person who did this. Do you think they might change it to
a more user friendly version, like in
IE 6 ????
Thanks!

I personally recommend upgrading to IE8 because of the speed, security and
compatibility improvements of IE8 over previous versions. It is possible to
revert back to older versions so it's not like you are taking a major risk.
With Compatibility Mode able to display sites as they would in earlier
versions, along with a lot of other new features, there isn't much reason to
hold back.

Hope that helps,
Kyler
IE8 Outreach Team

 

[rob^_^]

Robear has <plonk>ed you. He can't see your posts. I am afraid your English
skills are giving ppl (not just Robear) the wrong impression. I am afraid
also your web site is not an endorsement of your skills level.

Regards.

 

[PA Bear [MS MVP]]

[And Robear certainly hopes Hot-text's "9.989%" was a typo!]

 

[Roy]

I agree that IE 8 is good for speed, security and compatibility but the way
MS set up the Favorites is terrible.  Actually
more than terrible.  It causes big headaches.  I have built my file cabinet
built for my favorites so when I want to
save something I can do the drawer and then to the folder with just a couple
of clicks.  With IE I have to see "EVERY FOLDER" I have created and endup
going up and down the VERY LONG LIST to find the folder I want to store it
in.  It drives me crazy and if I've got a lot to do very grouchy.  Why did
MS design it this way?  I'd like to get my
hands around the person who did this.  Do you think they might change it to
a more user friendly version, like in
IE 6 ????
Thanks!

I recently upgraded my IE6 to IE8 but completely removed the add ons
and favorites so it will appear like IE6...and its pretty neat , What
I only want from IE8 is tabbed browsing...
and so far is running well since I installed it and seems to be faster
than IE6 during loading...Still have noticed anything strange......but
I still have my firefox 3.5 as my default while I watch how this IE8
for some time...If IE8 is better then it will be my default....
Regards

 

[LD55ZRA]

I recently upgraded my IE6 to IE8 but completely removed the add ons
and favorites so it will appear like IE6...and its pretty neat , What
I only want from IE8 is tabbed browsing...
and so far is running well since I installed it and seems to be faster
than IE6 during loading...Still have noticed anything strange......but
I still have my firefox 3.5 as my default while I watch how this IE8
for some time...If IE8 is better then it will be my default....
Regards

You can download Firefox version 3.6 from here:

<http://www.mozilla-europe.org/en/firefox/>

hth

 

[Roy]

You can download Firefox version 3.6 from here:

<http://www.mozilla-europe.org/en/firefox/>

hth

Thanks,,,,but what's the point I am still happy with my firefox
version and the IE8.... Could have love to prolong the IE6 but its
not supported anymore by MS

 

[LD55ZRA]

Thanks,,,,but what's the point I am still happy with my firefox
version and the IE8.... Could have love to prolong the IE6 but its
not supported anymore by MS

Yes IE6 is also not supported by Google, UTube, Facebook etc. They are
all moving forward with time.

I am glad everything is working fine on your system.

Keep it up.

 

[Roy]

Yes IE6 is also not supported by Google, UTube, Facebook etc.  They are
all moving forward with time.

I am glad everything is working fine on your system.

Keep it up.

I am still trying to learn the feature sof this IE8 which are
superflous to my taste, I just don't get the hang of this many add
ons...these were never available in IE6 why bother....? Does anybody
find these IE8 frivolities useful....? can anybody comment on
this....?