The new IE browser is here folks. Still in the beta stage, it is drawing considerable attention towards itself. This browser is said to be an improvement over IE 7.0 with more stable downloads and with a slightly spruced up interface. This beta is aimed at web developers and designers to help them take advantage of new features in Internet Explorer 8 that will enhance their websites. This beta is aimed at web developers and designers to help them take advantage of new features in Internet Explorer 8 that will enhance their websites.

Requirements:

Processor: Computer with a 233MHz processor or higher (Pentium processor recommended)

OS:

• Windows Vista x64 and x86
• Windows Vista Service Pack 1 (SP1) x64 and x86
• Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2)
• Windows XP Service Pack 3 (SP3)
• Windows XP Professional x64 Edition
• Windows Server 2008 x64 and x86
• Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2 (SP2) x64 and x86

Memory Requirements:

• Windows Vista – 512MB
• Windows Vista Service Pack (SP1) – 512MB
• Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2) – 64 MB
• Windows XP Service Pack 3 (SP3) – 64 MB
• Windows XP Professional x64 Edition – 128 MB
• Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2 (SP2) – 64 MB
• Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2 ia64 – 128 MB
• Windows Server 2008 – 512MB

Display: Super VGA (800 x 600) or higher-resolution monitor with 256 colors.

Compatibility Issues: I wont go in to the details. The list is way to long. I suggest that you read the articles on this page: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/949787