Microsoft launch Internet Explorer 8

Yesterday (19/03/09) Microsoft launched the latest incarnation of its web browser - Internet Explorer 8 (IE8). The new browser is Microsoft's first major update since 2006 and includes enhanced security features and improved performance.

BBC article

The BBC has an independent article on their news site:

news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/7952505.stm

Microsoft

You can find out more about the new features in IE8 on Microsoft's dedicated home page:

www.microsoft.com/windows/internet-explorer/default.aspx

What does this mean for your website? New browsers can display websites differently from there older versions which can lead to the occasional 'oddity' in the display or function of a web page.

For our clients, we will review all our sites in due course but if you should install the new browser, and notice any discrepancies, please do let us know.