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Read What Others are Saying
Find out what independent, third party reviewers are saying about Internet Explorer 5.
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"Microsoft's browser takes a leap forward"
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Houston Chronicle / March 26, 1999
Dwight Silverman
"Microsoft has focused on making a product that's easy for novices to use, but
still powerful enough to delight savvy Web surfers. It's faster, friendlier and
more stable than its competition. Say what you will about Microsoft, this is a great piece of software. My
initial reaction upon installing it was: "Oh ... my ... gawd. Netscape is
toast!"
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| "Internet Explorer Delivers"
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Windows TechEdge / March, 1999
Caroline Farmer
"For Internet Explorer users and administrators, things just keep getting better.
IE 5 hits the nail on the head when it comes to ease of installation, ease of
use, and faster searching. Users will spend less time worrying about configuring
settings and more time exploring the Web."
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| "Listen to This Version of Internet Explorer"
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The New York Times on the
Web / March 18, 1999
Peter H. Lewis
"Microsoft and its chief rival Netscape (soon
to be a part of America Online) have been playing leapfrog with their
respective Web browsers for several years....as of today, however, the
new Internet Explorer is the top frog." |
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| "Explorer Reveals Significant Enhancements"
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InfoWorld / March 18, 1999
Andre Kvitka
"I was an avid Navigator user in the past; however, the combination of speed,
usability, and price has finally convinced me to switch to Explorer 5.0 and I
would strongly recommend the same to all organizations." |
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"Browser brouhaha bubbles up: Microsoft debuts Internet Explorer upgrade"
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Seattle Times / March 21, 1999
Paul Andrews
"Still, the
characterization of IE 5 as an incremental upgrade
does it a disservice. True, nothing upon
installation leaps up and knocks you over. But
there are a slew of refinements, improvements and
enhancements, which, added together, make IE 5 a
must-have upgrade." |
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"Inside Internet Explorer 5.0: Final Code"
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Windows Magazine / March 18, 1999
Scot Finnie
"When all is said and done,
IE 5.0 is the best browser you can beg, borrow, steal
or download....The best thing about this product is the overall
experience.
It sounds a little silly, but I find myself saying "Aaahhhhh ..." in
my mind when I'm using it. The sensation is just pure satisfaction. "
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| "IE 5: The Final Cut"
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PC Magazine Online / March 18, 1999
Jim Lynch
"There's something for just about everyone in IE5, from users and administrators
to content providers and developers. In this release, Microsoft has concentrated
most on giving people the tools they need to make Web surfing faster and easier." |
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| "IE 5 Goes Gold, CNET Labs Tests
Microsoft's New Browser"
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CNET.com / March 18, 1999
Christopher Lindquist
"Early this morning,
the software giant
released the final version of its latest
browser, and rather than add a laundry list of new features, IE
developers
clearly set out to make IE 5.0 more svelte and easier to
use. And for the most part, they've succeeded." |
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| "What's So Great About IE5?"
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ZDNet / March 18, 1999
Robert Scoble
"This release is the browser we've all been waiting for: one that is stable,
fast, compatible, easy to install, and has a lot of new features to help us all
get our Internet work done." |
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Windows Users Group Network / March 18, 1999
Paul Thurrott
"It's likely that the Web browser--the single product we think of as "Internet
Explorer"--will be the tool you use most often. And appropriately, it's been
improved the most, with a host of new features, both cosmetically and under the
hood. " |
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| "IE 5's Best Surprise is No Surprise"
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PC Week Online / March 17, 1999
Jim Rapoza
"Internet Explorer 5.0 is a compelling and
well-made upgrade that doesn't have any major surprises, which will probably be
a good thing to most users." |
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| "New Microsoft Browser Adds
Nice Details" |
Wall Street Journal / March 17, 1999
Walter S. Mossberg
"[Microsoft]'s releasing
a new version of its Internet Explorer Web
browser, a subtly improved edition that puts it
once again ahead of Netscape in the continuing
browser wars. While Internet Explorer 5.0
features no dramatic breakthroughs, it's filled
with thoughtful little advances that make using
the Web simpler for average, nontechnical folks." |
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| "Internet Explorer 5: Search and Explore"
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PC World / March 17, 1999
Paul Heltzel
"If you're running Communicator 4.5: You've got fast searching and a reasonable download size. With IE 5, you'd
get new search features and AutoComplete tricks. Should you upgrade? Yes, unless
you're a committed Netscape enthusiast." |
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| "Microsoft introduces kinder, gentler IE"
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ZDNet / March 17, 1999
Lisa M. Bowman
"IE 5, set to launch Thursday, will include a few new
features that will automate Web surfing or save users time -- including
Autocomplete, which automatically fills out Web forms; a "go" button, for
newbies who don't realize they have to hit return; a radio feature, which will
allow users to click on the screen to switch between preset stations; and a
searching feature, which automatically calls up a search screen when a user
types in a keyword." |
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| "Microsoft hopes to woo big business with new version of Internet
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Seattle Times / March 17, 1999
Jay Greene
"To Microsoft, the newest browser, Internet Explorer 5, is a giant leap forward
in its effort to win the software business from large corporate customers.
Microsoft will go to great lengths to highlight its "componentized"
architecture, which lets developers and corporate customers customize the
browser to fit their needs. " |
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| "IE 5 sneak peek shows new content
features"
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CNET News / March 16, 1999
Paul Festa
"One of the major new features of IE 5 is its "Web Accessories" initiative.
Web Accessories let third-party Web sites build extensions to the browser
interface and serve, or "push," content to a separate pane no matter where the
user surfs." |
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