IE8 Release Candidate1 Alpha Build Released

Microsoft have released the IE8 Partner Release Candidate 1 Build to the IE8 Tech Beta Participants.

IE8Version.JPG

This build represents a preview of our progress and is best used to verify issues fixed since releasing Beta 2. While we believe it to be of adequate quality for you to use, is not as extensively tested as a milestone build, so it is not meant for the general public but only for testing purposes.

Instructions to download the IE8 RC1 Build:
1) Microsoft Connect Participants can click here: Downloads
2) Click on "IE8 Partner Build" for your version of Windows.
3) Read the Install Guidelines
4) Click on "Download" at the bottom of the page.
 
Last edited:
Click to expand...
Acid3 Tests result: 21% for this IE8 version (up from Beta2), There seems to be a fair few Speed and UI improvements, the engine seems more capable and stable than Beta2 :)



Acid3Test.JPG

The Acid Web Standards online tests I have done appear to intentionally give Internet Explorer a lower rating it seems :eek:

The one thing most people use for testing Standards Compliance and you would think running with a low Integrity Level security would be something to give points since it protects the system instead of taking them for doing the right thing and protecting users, just shows the Acid tests are intentionally designed to give Internet Explorer a lower Standards Compliance score regardless of security improvements made over two years ago!! :mad:
 
Last edited:

My Computer

System One

dmex said:
Acid3 Tests result: 21% for this IE8 version (up from Beta2), There seems to be a fair few Speed and UI improvements, the engine seems more capable and stable than Beta2 :)



View attachment 8526

The Acid Web Standards online tests I have done appear to intentionally give Internet Explorer a lower rating it seems :eek:

The one thing most people use for testing Standards Compliance and you would think running with a low Integrity Level security would be something to give points since it protects the system instead of taking them for doing the right thing and protecting users, just shows the Acid tests are intentionally designed to give Internet Explorer a lower Standards Compliance score regardless of security improvements made over two years ago!! :mad:
Click to expand...

Disclaimer: I use Mozilla Firefox and Google Chrome over Internet Explorer

I don't think you understand exactly what that message means, and by no means protects the system. Tests 14 and 15 are designed to see if the browser properly handles mime types sent by the server: Internet Explorer has never been one to follow mime types from servers.

Test 14 uses an invalid PNG with javascript code in it (which internet explorer passes) and Test 15 uses a plaintext file (that is, a .txt file) with javascript in it (which internet explorer ignores the text/plain headers and rendering it as an actual webpage instead of a plaintext file).

Don't believe me? Here's a simple test (note: if your webserver doesn't give the "text/plain" mime type for .txt files this won't actually work):

Note: I know example.html isn't actually valid HTML; it doesn't matter for the scope of this example and will work with valid HTML.

example.txt
Code: 
<script>alert("I (YOUR BROWSER) IGNORED text/plain CONTENT HEADER AND PARSED JAVASCRIPT ANYWAY");</script>
example.html
Code: 
<iframe src="example.txt"></iframe>
Just to save some time I'll screenshot Google Chrome (a new browser!) rendering this and Internet Explorer 8 Beta 2 rendering this:

Google Chrome:
chrome.jpg


Internet Explorer 8 Beta 2:
iexplore.jpg


Internet Explorer has been doing this for years while just about every other modern browser on the face of the planet hasn't, or has changed to handle mime types properly.

Cliffnotes Version: Internet Explorer puts users in harms way for ignoring mime types when it should be properly obeying them like other, more modern browsers (Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox to name two).

[Also, I think this is my first post here -- Hi]
 

My Computer

System One

  • CPU
    AMD Phenom 9850 Black Edition
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte
    Memory
    8192MB DDR2
    Graphics card(s)
    2x ATI HD 3870s
    Sound Card
    X-Fi XtremeGamer
    Monitor(s) Displays
    2x BenQ FP222W H
    Screen Resolution
    2x 1680x1050
    Hard Drives
    2x Western Digital 320GB SATA II 16MB cache 2x Seagate 500GB SATA II 32MB cache
    PSU
    Antec
    Case
    Antec
    Cooling
    Antec / Thermaltake
    Mouse
    Logitech
    Keyboard
    Saitek
    Internet Speed
    Cable
    Other Info
    Also have a Vista Ultimate laptop :)
you just blew me away

my head is spinning
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    homegrown
    CPU
    intel core2 quad Q6600 2.4ghz
    Motherboard
    gigabyte x38t-dq6
    Memory
    4gb ddr3 Corsair TWIN3X2048-1333C9DHX
    Graphics card(s)
    nvidia geforce 8800gt 512mb
    Sound Card
    Realtek ALC889A codec
    Monitor(s) Displays
    samsung 21.3 screen
    Screen Resolution
    1024 by768
    Hard Drives
    500gb wd hd 250gb wd hd
    PSU
    Corsair CMPSU-750TX
    Case
    -
    Cooling
    Arctic Cooling Freezer 7 Pro
    Mouse
    microsoft wireless mouse 7000
    Keyboard
    microsoft wireless keyboard 7000
    Internet Speed
    cable 850
    Other Info
    pioneer dvd-rw dvr215d lite-on cd-rw sohr creative inspire pt7800 7.1 plus 2.1 addtional speakers hp officejet j5750
Hi and welcome ForTheLose, and thanks for all the info.
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Acer Aspire 5920gmi notebook
    CPU
    Intel Core 2 Duo T7300 2.00GHz
    Memory
    4GB
    Graphics card(s)
    NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GS
    Sound Card
    Realtek
    Screen Resolution
    1280 x 800 x 4294967296 colors
    Internet Speed
    crawl
Hi ForTheLose,

Welcome to the forums.

I tried the link and got a 404 error. Had my login at the top of the page, so that's not it.

Gary
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Dell XPS420
    CPU
    Intel Core2 Quad Q6600
    Memory
    Crucial Ballistix 4x2GB PC2 6400
    Graphics card(s)
    NVIDIA GeForce 8600 GTS 256 MB
    Sound Card
    Creative SB X-Fi
    Monitor(s) Displays
    HP w2207 + HPvs15
    Screen Resolution
    1680x1050 + 1024x768
    Hard Drives
    2-WD5000AAKS-500 GB WD 5000AAV-500 GB external
    Mouse
    MX Revolution
    Keyboard
    Microsoft Comfort Curve
    Other Info
    Wacom Intuos 2 Graphics Tablet Experience Index=5.5
when i click on the link it goes to connect page but the only option i have is IE beta feedback home or feedback and when i click on the feedback home or dashboard i only have the IE8 beta 2. What am i doing wrong?
 

My Computer

System One

You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top