Internet Explorer 7??

barefoot serpent · 12-14-2006, 11:57 AM

yeah, I upgraded recently. The tabbed browsing is OK but was already available with other browsers. Like Mitch, I only use it at work -- for Outlook web services.

Elspode · 12-14-2006, 12:10 PM

I've updated it on our laptop. Doesn't seem overly offensive, nor overly useful so far, but I don't use that computer much.

bluesdave · 12-14-2006, 03:45 PM

I have been using it since its official release - mainly because Microsoft included it in its "critical updates", so it downloaded automatically. The tabbing is OK, but I do not like the new interface (tool bars, and options). I cannot find a way of opening a html file on my hard disk without opening the Windows Explorer and double clicking it. This was very annoying because I had made Firefox my default browser, so I would end up with both browsers running. IE 7 also won't let me uninstall browser add-ons - the Delete button is always greyed out, but I can use the Disable button.

Another gripe is that IE 7 only gives you the option to open a link in a new tab if that link is a favorite. Links embedded in web pages only have the option of open in a new window - unlike Firefox which always gives you both options.

Undertoad · 12-14-2006, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by bluesdave

Another gripe is that IE 7 only gives you the option to open a link in a new tab if that link is a favorite. Links embedded in web pages only have the option of open in a new window - unlike Firefox which always gives you both options.

This works for me, either right-click and open in tab or ctrl-click.

bluesdave · 12-14-2006, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Undertoad

This works for me, either right-click and open in tab or ctrl-click.

I do not get the option to open in a tab when I right click (unfortunately, I cannot capture the screen to post it here), but I did try the ctrl-click which works - I did not know about that option, thanks UT.

BTW, UT can you tell me what happened to the secure page symbol that used to appear at the bottom of a secure web page (the padlock)? IE 7 does not display it, and I can't find an option to turn it on. The only way I have to verify whether a page is secure (ie. is using SSL), is to right click and select Properties.

12-14-2006, 11:57 AM	#1
barefoot serpent go ahead, abbrev. it Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Lawrence, KS Posts: 2,623	yeah, I upgraded recently. The tabbed browsing is OK but was already available with other browsers. Like Mitch, I only use it at work -- for Outlook web services. __________________ Chooses rowing vs. wading

12-14-2006, 12:10 PM	#2
Elspode When Do I Get Virtual Unreality? Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Raytown, Missouri Posts: 12,719	I've updated it on our laptop. Doesn't seem overly offensive, nor overly useful so far, but I don't use that computer much. __________________ "To those of you who are wearing ties, I think my dad would appreciate it if you took them off." - Robert Moog

12-14-2006, 03:45 PM	#3
bluesdave Getting older every day Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Australia Posts: 308	I have been using it since its official release - mainly because Microsoft included it in its "critical updates", so it downloaded automatically. The tabbing is OK, but I do not like the new interface (tool bars, and options). I cannot find a way of opening a html file on my hard disk without opening the Windows Explorer and double clicking it. This was very annoying because I had made Firefox my default browser, so I would end up with both browsers running. IE 7 also won't let me uninstall browser add-ons - the Delete button is always greyed out, but I can use the Disable button. Another gripe is that IE 7 only gives you the option to open a link in a new tab if that link is a favorite. Links embedded in web pages only have the option of open in a new window - unlike Firefox which always gives you both options. __________________ History is a great teacher; it is a shame that people never learn from it.

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