At MIX 2010, Microsoft released as expected a new generation of browser IE9 the developer preview version, then IE9 what different? Is it enough to fight the already present browsers like Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Opera and Apple Safari challenges? Now, let us take a specific look at:
IE9 supports any new functions?
Microsoft claimed that, compared to IE8, IE9 speed performance and support for Web standards have been substantial improvements, the biggest advantage is enhanced HTML5 support.After tests show that, thanks to the new JavaScript engine, “Chakra”, IE9 the performance has been a substantial increase and become a more flexible, faster browser. In addition, IE9 indeed better able to support HTML5, CSS3 and other Web standards.
Did Microsoft demonstrate User interface of IE9?
This issue also premature, since the developer preview version of IE9 is not a full browser, Microsoft has not demonstrated IE9 user interface. However, given the Google Chrome a simplified user interface has been widely welcomed by customers, Microsoft likely will be more concise IE9 of the interface.
What is the meaning of preview version of IE9?
Preview is a Microsoft-oriented Web developers by providing an early version, developers can use to test IE9 preview version of their website. Microsoft said it will meet every eight weeks for the IE9 developer preview release an update.
IE9 a test version of what new features will be included?
Microsoft did not specifically elaborate, but only emphasizes IE9 will enhance HTML5 and other Web standards support.
With IE9 whether the developer preview version to replace the existing popular browser?
No,not at all , because IE9 developer preview version is not a full-featured browser, it does not have the back button, the user interface, bookmarks management, historical features, the Toolbar and other important functions.
IE9 preview version of any particular outstanding features?
Currently, Microsoft has demonstrated a number of external IE9 features, including improved JavaScript performance, HTML5 support, hardware accelerated graphics.
How to determine whether IE9 run in the user’s computer?
As long as users are running Windows 7 or Vista operating system (Note: Vista system must be running IE8 browser), then be able to run IE9 browser. Although the IE9 platform, just a preview version of 32-bit x86 version, but it also can be 64-bit Windows 7 or Vista computer to run.
IE9 browser support for Windows XP ?
IE9 browser does not support Windows XP, because the GPU’s graphics driver support only in Windows Vista or later operating systems.
IE9 when it will be launched?
It is not clear, but Microsoft said the company will meet every eight weeks on the IE9 developer preview release for an update and to solicit user feedback to prepare for the test version released IE9. From this, IE9 official version is still long way off.