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

[melissajm.livejournal.com]

Here's Mike's 2 cents:
Internet explorer 7.0 is very much like Firefox. If you've used Firefox, then you'll have no problems with IE 7. If however you haven't used Firefox, then it will be a major learning experience. I tested 7.0 on my machine and this version is very stable, didn't crash for me once. My advice is this; if you are a user who uses an up to date anti virus scanner, knows what adware and spyware is and does not fall for phising scams...you don't need it.

[pbray.livejournal.com]

Yeah, makes sense to me. I'll stick with IE 6, and maybe try Firefox when I've got time over the holidays.

[melissajm.livejournal.com]

2 more cents from Mike:


If you decided to try Firefox, get yourself the add ons Fasterfox, No Script, and Adblock. Fasterfox speeds up your web browsing, no script lets you shut off Java script for certain web sites (To avoid annoying pop ups or the traveling pop up window) and Adblock allows you to block images on any web site and each time you come back, they'll still be blocked.