internet explorer 7

birdytime · #1 02-11-2007, 01:09 AM

got a new computer should i download the newest version or keep the old one? wha are the adv/disadv?

kerowo · #2 02-11-2007, 01:55 AM

Meh. It has tabbed browsing and is more aware of phishing sites than 6 but it is still probably going to get cracked because it's MS and that's what people do. However, if you don't go do a lot of cheap pron browsing and use some sort of spy ware removal programs you should be alright regardless of what browser you use.

BluffTHIS! · #3 02-11-2007, 02:20 AM

birdy,

There's no reason I am aware of not to upgrade to the most recent version of IE. However there are a lot of reasons to use Firefox or another browser instead, mainly having to do with IE's persistent security problems.

bds · #4 02-11-2007, 10:43 AM

Can't give you specific reasons, but my computer engineer has told me NOT to download IE7 since other of his clients have had problems with it. I didn't ask for the details- I just do as he tells me

My son loves Firefox.

Meech · #5 02-11-2007, 02:14 PM

Yes, download it. It's better.