Microsoft just released Internet Explorer 8 Release Candidate 1 (RC 1) and it is available for download and use on Windows XP, Vista, 2003, 2008 both 32 and 64 bit operating system but not for Windows 7 beta.
Features of Internet Explorer 8 Release Candidate 1:
- Accelerators, let you map directions, translate words, email your friends, and more in just a few mouse clicks. Learn more.
- InPrivate Browsing, browse the web without saving your history with Internet Explorer 8’s InPrivate Browsing. Now you can shop for that special gift with confidence knowing your family won’t accidentally find out or use a shared computer without leaving a trace.
- Web Slices, keep up with changes to the sites you care about most. Add a Web Slice and you won’t have to go back to the same website again and again for updates on news, stock quotes, online auctions, weather, or even sports scores.
- Search suggestions, search smarter with detailed suggestions from your favorite search providers and browsing history. See visual previews and get suggested content topics while you type in the enhanced Instant Search Box.
- SmartScreen Filter, new security features help to protect you against deceptive and malicious websites which can compromise your data, privacy and identity.