Download IE7

[diamondrach]

is there another way of getting IE7 besides from the microsoft sight

[Buenchico]

Check out the computer magazines in your local newsagent. You'll probably find that many of them include IE7 on the 'free' disk (which will cost you �4.99 or more).

However, I fail to understand why someone should want any version of the world's worst browser (or, indeed, any Microsoft software) on their PC. I'd estimate that at least 80% of the 'regulars' here in the I&T section of AB switched to Firefox ages ago:
http://www.mozilla.com/

Chris

[Mrs_Pegasus]

I havent switched! Personally, I cant find anything wrong with it? Am I missing something.

Also why wouldnt you want to download it from the MS site? Or arent you able to get passed the authentication of the version you have on your PC?

[vehelpfulguy]

It is SITE not sight.

[camioneur]

same old same old...he didn't want a lecture on spelling or Firefox now did he. Why can't you just answer the question or don't bother. YOU might think it's 80% because it's only such as yourselves that keep shouting about it. Personally, I doubt if you make 8% of the population using a computer let alone 80!. Funny though, you don't want any Microsoft software on your computer but you're all pefectly happy to use Microsoft Windows, except those of you on Macs of course.

Well said Mrs_Pegasus, no you're not missing anything at all except a browser that won't load lots of pages if you switch to Firefox. I've tried it loads of times and it's no better at all, just won't load half the stuff you want it to.

[oligopoly]

i tend to get the impression that people who switch to Firefox and swear by it, to the point of slating anyone who uses IE, are those who refuse to eat at McDonalds, drink at Starbucks and wear GAP clothing due to the supposed corporate philosophies....

[stefos]

I understand that in early November it will be part of Microsofts automatic downloads to your p.c. - assuming you have sp2 and a registered version of xp.
I shall wait till then.

[Buenchico]

As I stated previously, the easiest way to get hold of IE7 is probably from one of the 'free' CDs which accompany most computer magazines.

However, if you're looking for an alternative download site, it occurred to me that some of the magazines might include IE7 among the downloads available on their webpages. A quick check has shown that it's available from Computer Active, here:
http://www.computeractive.co.uk/vnunet/downloa ds/2128558/internet-explorer

It seems that Camioneur is unaware of the fact that many home PC users (along with many schools, police forces, government departments, local authorities and major companies) have ditched Windows in favour of Linux.

Chris