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Only ten days left of August. Microsoft claimed Internet Explorer 8 Beta 2 would be out some time this month. Well, the countdown is on. And hmmmm…there are rumors flying around that it is going to be a special version. Private. Yeah, code name for “porn mode”.
Private browsing lets a user go anywhere they want without leaving any tracks. It’s like they were just magically never there. Firefox decided not to go with it, and currently Safari is the only browser sporting this feature. The Mozilla Foundation, however does argue that “although while viewing pornography may be a popular use case due to the nature of content on the Web, assuming that this is the only reason that users need private browsing trivializes the overall feature. For instance, users may wish to begin a private browsing session to research a medical condition, or plan a surprise vacation or birthday party for a loved one.”
If trademark filings are any indications…the rumors of IE taking on private browsing may indeed be based on fact. July 30th filings by Microsoft:
CLEARTRACKS
IC 009. US 021 023 026 036 038. G & S: computer programs for accessing and using the Internet and the world wide web; and computer programs for deleting search history after accessing websitesINPRIVATE
IC 009. US 021 023 026 036 038. G & S: computer programs for accessing and using the Internet and the world wide web; computer programs for disabling the history and file caching features of a web browser; and computer software for notifying a user of a web browser when others are tracking web use and for controlling the information others can access about such use
I guess all those Internet Explorer users will be able to errrr…plan lots of surprise birthday parties, I’m sure this is gonna make lots of folks very happy indeed.
Via [ZDNet]
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I don’t think IE 8 will change my mind. Because firefox 3.0.1 is really too convenience and fast.
on August 21, 2008 at 02:25 AM - LINKLike I’ll use it, Not. Talk about throwing out an anchor to drag down an already stressed system due to Vista, a well known resource hog.
on August 21, 2008 at 06:33 AM - LINKAngulo, Actually..I agree. I much prefer Firefox over IE.
Lancelot…I couldn’t agree with your statement about Vista more. (As most people who have read any of my article’s mentioning Vista know by now….) This article was more informative of their going private than a “this is a great browser” cheer.
on August 21, 2008 at 08:59 AM - LINK