Internet Explorer 6
Internet Explorer 6
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Couple of warnings:
The preview release contains a not very serious but very annoying cosmetic bug that cause Windows explorer to put a plus sign along side every folder (the one that is supposed to tell you there are subfolders that can be expanded.) As I said, not major, but visually annoying. I am told it is fixed in later releases.
Also, some web sites have not updated their sites to recognise IE6, you may have problems getting into some secure sites (like on-line banking, but then you wouldn't want to do on-line banking with a such an early release product, would you?)
Otherwise fine, but it can be a big download
The preview release contains a not very serious but very annoying cosmetic bug that cause Windows explorer to put a plus sign along side every folder (the one that is supposed to tell you there are subfolders that can be expanded.) As I said, not major, but visually annoying. I am told it is fixed in later releases.
Also, some web sites have not updated their sites to recognise IE6, you may have problems getting into some secure sites (like on-line banking, but then you wouldn't want to do on-line banking with a such an early release product, would you?)
Otherwise fine, but it can be a big download
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I've had IE6 for a couple of weeks now. I like the way that messenger and email are integrated on the tool bar but I have had the program crash a few times. Also, without appearing too dim, I can not enable cookies anymore....they are not in the tools menu (I know, don't really like them but some sites require them).
Any suggestions?
JWF
Any suggestions?
JWF
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Thank's for all your views. 
juswonnafly The cookie control is in the same place it always was on my version IE6. Go to 'TOOLS' then select 'INTERNET OPTIONS', select 'SETTINGS' in 'TEMPORARY INTERNET FILES', and there is your cookie control.
You may also have the 'new' privacy setting on too high. Lower it to the 'LOW' setting for the moment. It'll be a great feature when it is fully utilised by complient sites.
What do you all think of the new Personal Bar? I haven't made up my mind about it yet.
Give me a few more weeks with IE6 and I'll have decided upon my views on it. Too early yet!
Right time to head for the pub!!
Cheers 
OzPax1
[This message has been edited by OzPax1 (edited 30 May 2001).]
juswonnafly The cookie control is in the same place it always was on my version IE6. Go to 'TOOLS' then select 'INTERNET OPTIONS', select 'SETTINGS' in 'TEMPORARY INTERNET FILES', and there is your cookie control.
You may also have the 'new' privacy setting on too high. Lower it to the 'LOW' setting for the moment. It'll be a great feature when it is fully utilised by complient sites.
What do you all think of the new Personal Bar? I haven't made up my mind about it yet.
Give me a few more weeks with IE6 and I'll have decided upon my views on it. Too early yet!
Right time to head for the pub!!
Cheers OzPax1
[This message has been edited by OzPax1 (edited 30 May 2001).]
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I agree with stickyb -- there are a few cosmetic issues, but nothing serious. For example, the history sidebar doesn't draw correctly first time it's opened.
It's blown up once but, because I'd downloaded the MSIE Error Reporting Tool (get it from Windows Update) it fired the error off to Microsoft. Of course whether they'll actually do anything with it is another matter!
The personal toolbar is obviously in its' infancy and needs service providers to supply dynamically updated and interesting content; I imagine we'll start seeing these in about 6 months or so.
The single thing still missing? The ability to switch off pop-up adverts completely.
It's blown up once but, because I'd downloaded the MSIE Error Reporting Tool (get it from Windows Update) it fired the error off to Microsoft. Of course whether they'll actually do anything with it is another matter!
The personal toolbar is obviously in its' infancy and needs service providers to supply dynamically updated and interesting content; I imagine we'll start seeing these in about 6 months or so.
The single thing still missing? The ability to switch off pop-up adverts completely.
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I have been using IE6 for the past five days and I like it! I think it is pretty slick in all areas really, and I find that pages open a good deal more quickly than before.
I was rather taken aback today when I wanted to download a wav. file and it played via the Personal Bar with it's own player. Didn't expect that and it was good.
For my money I think it looks and feels good - so far!
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Flybywyre,
Browse to http://www.microsoft.com/windows/ie and you should see a big ol' graphic on the left-hand side which will lead you to the setup program.
Hope you're on a fast and/or cheap link though!
(edited for Monday a.m. pre-coffee spelling problems!)
[This message has been edited by FlyingGiraffe (edited 04 June 2001).]
Browse to http://www.microsoft.com/windows/ie and you should see a big ol' graphic on the left-hand side which will lead you to the setup program.
Hope you're on a fast and/or cheap link though!
(edited for Monday a.m. pre-coffee spelling problems!)
[This message has been edited by FlyingGiraffe (edited 04 June 2001).]
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Am I missing something?
Try as I might, IE6 just won't download for me. Hopefully it's just flavour of the month and the servers are running hot. No matter the time of day/night, same problem.
I've got the IE6.exe or whatever, but after agreeing to the EULA and choosing either simple or advanced install, it tells me I have no internet connection and that maybe the servers are busy
Believable except I get a half-beep from the PC speaker which never happens usually.
Sounds worth the wait though - too bad there's no option to download the job lot - stuck with the fancy online installer. Ho hum, fingers x'd.
[Edit..somehow Norton Internet Security had blocked the d/l, no worries now. On the whole a great browser. I too like the popup bar thingy over pictures and stuff, but wonder how to tweak/disable it...]
[This message has been edited by Squiddley (edited 05 June 2001).]
Try as I might, IE6 just won't download for me. Hopefully it's just flavour of the month and the servers are running hot. No matter the time of day/night, same problem.
I've got the IE6.exe or whatever, but after agreeing to the EULA and choosing either simple or advanced install, it tells me I have no internet connection and that maybe the servers are busy
Believable except I get a half-beep from the PC speaker which never happens usually.Sounds worth the wait though - too bad there's no option to download the job lot - stuck with the fancy online installer. Ho hum, fingers x'd.
[Edit..somehow Norton Internet Security had blocked the d/l, no worries now. On the whole a great browser. I too like the popup bar thingy over pictures and stuff, but wonder how to tweak/disable it...]
[This message has been edited by Squiddley (edited 05 June 2001).]
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It seems we have found a 'Problem' with IE6 as it regards use on PPRuNE. See the following thread for futher details.
http://www.pprune.org/ubb/NonCGI/For...ML/001020.html
Has anybody else had the same problem?
OzPax1
http://www.pprune.org/ubb/NonCGI/For...ML/001020.html
Has anybody else had the same problem?
OzPax1
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I did not download the preview copy, so do not know that?
Notice now that the preview is no longer available on Windows Updates? Take it that this means that they are fine tuning it, and it may be released fully soon?
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"I USED to be a PPRuNaholic, but now I'm CURED"
Notice now that the preview is no longer available on Windows Updates? Take it that this means that they are fine tuning it, and it may be released fully soon?
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"I USED to be a PPRuNaholic, but now I'm CURED"
