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Comments on: IE 8, Silverlight 3 on tap for Microsoft's Mix

The software maker's conference for Web designers kicks off on Wednesday in Las Vegas. A new browser and update to its would-be Flash rival will take center stage.

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by ewelch March 17, 2009 1:44 PM PDT

He means it's a big company that won't change overnight.

Silverlight? They still think it has legs? Ha. Forget it. HTML 5, CSS Animation, and other W3C standards are the future. Not proprietary nonsense like this. Flash is too entrenched on the media player front. It too will yield to open standards eventually. Silverlight is too late to the part where we can already see its end.

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by ncalishome March 17, 2009 2:40 PM PDT: If you think "HTML 5, CSS Animation, and other W3C standards" are going to replace application development with Flash/Flex or Silverlight I've got a bridge to sell you; Like this


by Seaspray0 March 18, 2009 11:49 AM PDT: "Not proprietary nonsense like this." and then about flash... "It too will yield to open standards eventually."

In other words, proprietary software is great as long as it doesn't come from microsoft? You're just another ms hating troll.; Like this

by goodspeed8701 March 17, 2009 3:41 PM PDT

This would be greate cant wait to install it. even if its not fast as chrome i still have many reason to use it. I am not in a acid or java race. I just want something that is good.

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by seven7dust March 18, 2009 11:14 AM PDT: when has IE ever been good ?; Like this


by goodspeed8701 March 18, 2009 12:51 PM PDT: just now... and just to let you know IE is better than any other cos it does the work for me. maybe in your case is different but i used it with no probe. incase you hate M$ please take your time and seek deliverance.; Like this

by codynews March 17, 2009 5:20 PM PDT

Well I'm using IE8 after switching back from Chrome (trying to not use Google due to their left wing political advocacy), and I still have to admit, Chrome is way better.

Chrome spoiled me. IE8 seems like a big ugly mess (as does firefox). Maybe the final will be better (smaller/cleaner) but I don't see a design change of that size coming.

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by WebBuddha March 17, 2009 8:43 PM PDT: I thought the lack of privacy and hijacking of your intellectual property, or anything you view with their browser or apps was enough of a turn off. I didn't realize their left wing political slant was that skewed. I am definitely done with them and their "Big Brother"-ish nonsense.; Like this


by goodspeed8701 March 17, 2009 11:39 PM PDT: can you elaburate how chrome is better? apart from java test or acid. if you can please back up your claims with a link. thank you; Like this


by ncalishome March 18, 2009 12:36 AM PDT: @goodspeed8701 His Chrome preference appears to be a subjective one; Like this


by t8 March 18, 2009 3:22 PM PDT: @ goodspeed8701.

Chrome is the quickest browser to load, the quickest when changing tabs, and like Safari, you can make tabs their own window and drag them back into the main browser. It is also very fast at rendering web pages and AJAX stuff. The design allows more real estate and is simple and uncluttered compared to other browsers.

Also there is a incognito mode if you are worried about Google recording your movements.

I know when I use another browser they really do feel sluggish in comparison, even including Firefox which use to be my browser of choice.; Like this


by Dango517 March 18, 2009 4:39 PM PDT: If you don't want to look at the IE's use the "Full screen" feature. Path is: blue gear>arrow next to blue gear>toolbar>customize> find "Full screen">Add button> close.

Nothing causes me more grief then IE7 and IE8. I'm using the RC of IE8 and the released version of IE7. (OS is Windows Vista Business) I just hope the final release is better then the RC. The IE8 RC is far better then the Beta's of it by a long shot. My IP requires it use.

Ina's your a five star Journalist in my book. Timely content, relevant content, consistently well written and no Bias. It's time to promote Ina Cnet.; Like this


by Randysmith843 March 18, 2009 3:40 AM PDT: I was using Mozilla firefox but when Microsoft launched Internet Explorer 7 than i shifted using this one. Now mircosoft has introduced Internet Explorer 8 which got the better features as compared to pervious version.; Like this Reply to this comment


by Randysmith843 March 18, 2009 3:41 AM PDT: I was using Mozilla firefox but when Microsoft launched Internet Explorer 7 than i shifted using this one. Now mircosoft has introduced Internet Explorer 8 which got the better features as compared to pervious version.

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