Internet Explorer 7.0

[pbray]

Windows automatic updates keeps prompting me to install IE 7.0 for Windows XP. Any thoughts on whether or not this is a good thing? I've had bad experiences in the past when it comes to migrating between versions of IE, and so far IE 6.0 is working just fine for me.

Looking for the collective wisdom of my friends list--hoping someone out there will know if this is a really bad idea or not.

Thanks.

ETA: Well it was an overwhelming thumbs-down from those who commented. Thanks for the advice.

Comments

[pbray.livejournal.com]

Good point. As someone who only upgraded from Win98SE last year, you'd think I'd know to be more cautious.

[kristine-smith.livejournal.com]

Heh--when I reached the point where I finally had to abandon Win95 on the desktop, I switched to Macs.

Folks at the dayjob were advised to not upgrade to IE 7 on their home systems if they planned to use some online meeting functions. IE 7 apparently clashed, and badly.

[pbray.livejournal.com]

Hee. Technology's great when it works, but there are days when I'm (nearly) ready to go back to the typewriter.