IE6 - Released, out of Beta
Monday, August 27, 2001 by kith | Discussion: WinCustomize Talk
Is anyone using the freshly released IE6. Good, Bad or indifferent comments? Link:
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/ie/default.htm
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/ie/default.htm
JcRabbit
Reply #2 Tuesday, August 28, 2001 2:11 AM
Reply #2 Tuesday, August 28, 2001 2:11 AM
Ie6setup.exe chokes here on my W2k system when downloading the Media Player component (says it can't find it on the server). Judging by posts in the Microsoft newsgroups, I'm not the only one with this problem.
Snowman
Reply #3 Tuesday, August 28, 2001 3:23 AM
Reply #3 Tuesday, August 28, 2001 3:23 AM
Damn I hate that you can't download and install later!! 
AJCrowley
Reply #4 Tuesday, August 28, 2001 3:51 AM
Reply #4 Tuesday, August 28, 2001 3:51 AM
Wasn't overly keen on the beta, but this version is just great. Noticeably faster, and solved all the QuickTime/Embedded media problems I've been having with 5.5/6 beta.
kith
Reply #5 Tuesday, August 28, 2001 7:07 AM
Reply #5 Tuesday, August 28, 2001 7:07 AM
I broke down and downloaded it. I know I'm weak. I chose the Custom install and didn't select WMP so I can't comment on that. The personal bar does seem to be gone. I only tried it briefly in Beta, so I can't say I miss it. I am liking IE6 though... so far!
1) Smart Tags are gone.
2) Cookie Control
3) Does not turn on the task manager and MSN Messenger on Install, startup. The Beta did this
4) Lock down feature for toolbars.
5) Quicktime works
6) Did I mention the cookie controls....
1) Smart Tags are gone.
2) Cookie Control
3) Does not turn on the task manager and MSN Messenger on Install, startup. The Beta did this
4) Lock down feature for toolbars.
5) Quicktime works
6) Did I mention the cookie controls....
craeonics
Reply #6 Tuesday, August 28, 2001 8:29 AM
Reply #6 Tuesday, August 28, 2001 8:29 AM
Well then Bill,
1. Good riddance
2. Good
3. Say what?
4. More confusing stuff, what does that mean?
5. Quicktime is evil
6. Excellent
...but I'll stick to Mozilla anyway. Is there any chance I can install it next to previous versions of IE? I hate it how IE overwrites the old version.
1. Good riddance
2. Good
3. Say what?
4. More confusing stuff, what does that mean?
5. Quicktime is evil
6. Excellent
...but I'll stick to Mozilla anyway. Is there any chance I can install it next to previous versions of IE? I hate it how IE overwrites the old version.
Transmutate
Reply #7 Tuesday, August 28, 2001 11:08 AM
Reply #7 Tuesday, August 28, 2001 11:08 AM
i just installed it......i have to say that as far as 'running speed' goes, it's 3 times faster that IE 5.5 !!!!!
....a general improvement over 5.5 in my opinion!
....a general improvement over 5.5 in my opinion!
Doreen
Reply #8 Tuesday, August 28, 2001 11:12 AM
Reply #8 Tuesday, August 28, 2001 11:12 AM
hmm this is the first time I did not jump on the band wagon, I'm still on IE5 unsure if I want to move up yet...
KenLin
Reply #9 Tuesday, August 28, 2001 11:23 AM
Reply #9 Tuesday, August 28, 2001 11:23 AM
wait....i'm feeling something....hold on..
nope. I thought I might have been excited. Guess not.
nope. I thought I might have been excited. Guess not.
Tarkus
Reply #10 Tuesday, August 28, 2001 1:47 PM
Reply #10 Tuesday, August 28, 2001 1:47 PM
crae: Normally, when you install a new version of IE, there is an uninstall to go back to your previous version. I don't know if that's the case with IE6, since I'm still using the XP version, but I would think so.
paxx
Reply #11 Tuesday, August 28, 2001 1:56 PM
Reply #11 Tuesday, August 28, 2001 1:56 PM
For us web designers, no being able to able concurent versions of IE installed in a big pain in the buttom.
I guess I'll stick to IE 5.5 because I want to make sure the pages I build are compatible with what most people use...
I guess I'll stick to IE 5.5 because I want to make sure the pages I build are compatible with what most people use...
paxx
Reply #12 Tuesday, August 28, 2001 1:57 PM
Reply #12 Tuesday, August 28, 2001 1:57 PM
ahem: "no being able to able concurent" = "not being able to install concurrent"
Phar0e
Reply #13 Tuesday, August 28, 2001 2:11 PM
Reply #13 Tuesday, August 28, 2001 2:11 PM
Note to LiteSteppers.
Be sure to install this while in Explorer, not while in LiteStep. It donna like installing under Litestep. After installing just switch back to LiteStep (like real quick!!).
Be sure to install this while in Explorer, not while in LiteStep. It donna like installing under Litestep. After installing just switch back to LiteStep (like real quick!!).
kith
Reply #14 Tuesday, August 28, 2001 6:08 PM
The beta versions turned on the Task Scheduler, I assume to check for updates. MSN Messenger would also load at start-up, all very annoying. Now in Customize Toolbars you can check "Lock Toolbars". This prevents the toolbars from moving around when you resize IE, or from dragging them accidently. Quicktime is evil, but the sad thing is a great deal of multimedia is still Quicktime only! I tried Mozilla a few points back and wasn't that impressed. I've heard things have gotten considerably better though. I will probably try it again soon to see how far they have come.
IE6 does save your previous version and I tried going back in beta and it worked well getting me to 5.5. Concurrent versions! This is Microsoft remember... Where only the end user and the bottom-line matter. It would be nice though to see them put out previous versions as standalone products for developers. I still know people who are using older versions but 6 will probably pull ahead of other versions by the spring of 02.
Reply #14 Tuesday, August 28, 2001 6:08 PM
The beta versions turned on the Task Scheduler, I assume to check for updates. MSN Messenger would also load at start-up, all very annoying. Now in Customize Toolbars you can check "Lock Toolbars". This prevents the toolbars from moving around when you resize IE, or from dragging them accidently. Quicktime is evil, but the sad thing is a great deal of multimedia is still Quicktime only! I tried Mozilla a few points back and wasn't that impressed. I've heard things have gotten considerably better though. I will probably try it again soon to see how far they have come.
IE6 does save your previous version and I tried going back in beta and it worked well getting me to 5.5. Concurrent versions! This is Microsoft remember... Where only the end user and the bottom-line matter. It would be nice though to see them put out previous versions as standalone products for developers. I still know people who are using older versions but 6 will probably pull ahead of other versions by the spring of 02.
Jafo
Reply #15 Tuesday, August 28, 2001 6:34 PM
Reply #15 Tuesday, August 28, 2001 6:34 PM
Thanks for the heads up, Phil...I get complacent and do all my installs under 'Step...[I'm sure IE is a bit too neurotic for that, tho]...
mooshoo
Reply #16 Wednesday, August 29, 2001 1:42 PM
Reply #16 Wednesday, August 29, 2001 1:42 PM
IE 5 ran good, so I was afraid to switch. You know MS, fix it even if it ain't broke. But I finally decided to install. It runs great! A new product from MS that runs as good as the old one? No, it can't be! There's got to be a date where IE 6 will screw up ur comp
AJCrowley
Reply #17 Wednesday, August 29, 2001 2:15 PM
Reply #17 Wednesday, August 29, 2001 2:15 PM
I don't know where people get the idea that quicktime is evil. Truth is that it's the only real alternative to WMA if you want to embed streaming media, it also contains a whole API for scripting, as well as being a a full platform, with a range of available compression codecs.
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Reply #1 Tuesday, August 28, 2001 1:44 AM