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Kitguru posted news earlier this week that IE9 will not work on Windows XP, but latest reports are in which detail that it will require Windows 7 SP1 or Windows Vista SP2 to work properly.
According to an FAO which was posted on the companies website, Windows 7 users will need to install SP1 before installing IE9. If you are using Windows Vista then SP2 is a requirement before installation.
Although IE9 release dates are still sketchy the latest rumours are a Q1/2 2011 release around the same time as SP1 for Windows 7. The FAQ details that both release candidates should hit retail at the same time. The beta of IE9 launched September the 15th and requires four already available Windows 7 updates. The current update requirements are graphics related and IE9 support functionality.
“Organizations must plan, pilot and deploy Internet Explorer 9 as part of or after a Windows 7 SP1 deployment. Microsoft recommends that organizations do not disrupt ongoing deployment projects but continue deploying Windows 7 and Internet Explorer 8.” said the FAQ.
“Your Internet Explorer 8 migration investments will be preserved when you are ready to deploy Internet Explorer 9,” said Rich Reynolds, Microsoft's chief Windows marketing executive.
KitGuru says: If you want to look at the beta for Internet Explorer 9, then it is available over here.
I think it is really shaping up to be a great browser. does anyone here still use XP still? id be curious. im too lazy to join the forums.
Last IE which was usable in any shape or form was version 6 under W2000. I couldn’t care less about Internet Exploder 9. IE9b brings nothing new apart from increased demand for resources and “upgraded” interface which has nothing to do with ergonomics and efficient work. I think MS is actually paying developers to create – on purpose – applications which are deliberately complicated, inefficient, CPU heavy and annoying. Too bad that LitePC is no longer in business but probably permanent removal of IE is not possible with Vista/7.
Happy Opera user since version 3.0.