Internet Explorer 7 to be a tabbed browser

Posted on Wednesday, March 16 2005 @ 14:49 CET by Thomas De Maesschalck

A few more details about Microsoft's Internet Explorer 7.0 have leaked from key partners of the company.

They say that IE7 will be a tabbed browser. It will also feature support for international domai name (IDN), transparent Portable Network Graphics (PNG) and a built-in news aggregator.

Among the myriad security enhancements Microsoft is expecting to include in IE 7.0, according to partner sources:

reduced privilege mode becomes the default;
no cross-domain scripting and/or scripting access;
improved Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) user interface;
possible integration between IE 7.0 and Microsoft's Windows anti-spyware service, which currently is in beta.

More details at Microsoft-Watch

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Thomas De Maesschalck

Thomas has been messing with computer since early childhood and firmly believes the Internet is the best thing since sliced bread. Enjoys playing with new tech, is fascinated by science, and passionate about financial markets. When not behind a computer, he can be found with running shoes on or lifting heavy weights in the weight room.

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