Microsoft rolls out Internet Explorer 8

I am very happy to know the new. The Old  Explorer of  I E 7.0 so slow  , We need a new  New Explorer. I think  It is a good new for world people. Thank You Microsoft !

Microsoft on Thursday formally released Windows Internet Explorer 8 (IE8), the latest version of its Web browser which the software giant said is safer, faster and easier to use.

Internet Explorer 8.0 will be introduced at MIX 07, at the Venitian Hotel in Las Vegas between April 30 and May 2. One of the sessions at MIX 07 is addressed to designers and developers and is entitled: "First Look at the Future of IE." nd if there is any doubt that the future of Internet Explorer is synonymous with IE 8.0, then here is the description of the session: "Hear what Microsoft's browser investments mean to you, and make sure you get a voice in shaping the next version of Internet Explorer. Hear about what features and layout issues are being worked on, and let us know what causes you the most problems."

At the 2007 International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Microsoft has confirmed that the development of Internet Explorer 8.0 has already debuted. Coincidentally, at MIX 06, Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates promised that releases of Internet Explorer will be separated by 9 to 12 months maximum. In this context, Internet Explorer 8.0 should be launched towards the final quarter of 2008.

However, the Microsoft representative at CES 2007 pointed out to a period of 18 to 24 months until Internet Explorer 8.0 hits the market. Additionally, speculations reveal that Microsoft will not release an interim Internet Explorer version 7.x, but will rather concentrate its efforts on the development of IE8.

Another interesting supposition regarding IE 8 states that an alpha edition of Internet Explorer 8 has already been deployed in-house at Microsoft.

Microsoft announced that IE8 is now available for download in 25 languages at its website starting from Thursday.

It claimed that IE8 can block two to four times more malware, or malicious software, than other browsers.

The new browser also cuts down on the time it takes to complete common tasks on the Web such as searching, mapping and sharing, the company said.

"With Internet Explorer 8, we are delivering a browser that gets people to the information they need, fast, and provides protection that no other browser can match," Steve Ballmer, Microsoft's chief executive officer, said in a statement.

Internet Explorer still dominates the Web browser market, though its share is being eroded by Mozilla's Firefox, Apple's Safari and other competitors.

Figures from market research company Net Applications showed that at the end of February, Internet Explorer was used by 67.5 percent of Internet users, down 7 percent from a year ago.