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IE 9 available for test drive

by on17 March 2010

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GPU accelerated platform preview

Microsoft has launched a test drive version of its upcoming web browser - Internet Explorer 9. The version is still far from beta and is designed to give web designers a sneak peek at the upcoming techs such as GPU accelerated HTML5, web graphics, text, etc. 

The test drive version will over time evolve into a beta, and despite being in its raw version, which confirms that the company has developed a healthy hatred towards the back button, it still has a lot to show. With IE9, Microsoft plans be ready for new standards such as HTML5 and CSS3 and will make the GPU work harder in order to provide users with much improved browsing experience. 

Unfortunately, the author's poorly updated "typewriter" required too many updates, including Vista SP2, IE8 and DirectX (yes, I'm that lazy) before the request for DirectX 2D made me quit trying, but the fact that Mozilla's Mike Shaver congratulated its competitors and said how IE9 looks great speaks louder than words.

In order to install IE9 test drive, you'll need Windows 7 or Vista operating system and Internet Explorer 8. 

You can download the test drive version here and find out more on IE9 blog here or check out a more detailed hands on preview here


Last modified on 17 March 2010
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