The New Internet Explorer 7 By Ronald Pastor

Overview  Makes everyday web surfing easier –Internet Explorer 7 provides improved navigation through tabbed browsing, web search right from the toolbar, advanced printing, easy discovery, reading and subscription to RSS feeds, and much more. Click on the features to learn more.

Overview (cont)  Dynamic Security Protection –Internet Explorer 7 provides security through a robust new architecture, security features that help defend against malicious software (also known as malware), and new ways to better protect against the theft of personal data from fraudulent websites, a practice known as phishing. Click on the features to learn more.  Improved platform and manageability –Internet Explorer 7 has improved support for cascading style sheets, a rich RSS feeds platform, and robust tools for deploying and managing Internet Explorer 7 in large enterprise environments. Click on the features to learn more.

New Features  New Interface  Optimized Design  New Favorites Center  Tabbed Browsing  New Search capability –Internet Explorer 7 brings your favorite web search providers to you. With the built-in search box, you can search the web at any time without having to open a search provider page. You can display search results in a separate tab, and then open the results in other tabs to quickly compare sites and find the information you want. You can even customize your search by setting your favorite search provider as the default.

Features (cont.)  RSS Feeds –Don't waste time checking many different sites and blogs for updates. Just select the sites or topics you care about and Internet Explorer 7 delivers all the new headlines and updates to your Favorites Center.

Features (cont.)  Added Security –Internet Explorer 7 helps keep your information safe by alerting you to potential phishing sites. (Sites that look legitimate but actually are designed to capture your personal information.) It's also easier to see which sites provide secure data exchange, so you can shop and bank online with confidence.

System Requirements Computer/Processor Computer with a 233MHz processor or higher (Pentium processor recommended) Operating System Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2) Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1 (SP1)MemoryFor Internet Explorer 7: Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2) - 64 MB Windows XP Professional x64 Edition MB Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1 (SP1) - 64 MB Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1 ia MB Drive CD-ROM drive (if installation is done from a CD-ROM) Display Super VGA (800 x 600) or higher-resolution monitor with 256 colors Peripherals Modem or Internet connection; Microsoft Mouse, Microsoft IntelliMouse, or compatible pointing device

Conclusion The new Internet Explorer 7 is highly more sophisticated than its previous version, but still maintains an easy to use interface with all the added features still at the tip of your finger.