Chrome or Explorer?

Google Inc. has introduced yet another fancy, free new product. So has Microsoft Corp.

Google's latest innovation is called Google Chrome, an open-source Web browser. Windows Internet Explorer has also introduced a new version of its Web browser, Internet Explorer 8, which is also free. Both browsers are still in public beta testing, which means they are not yet finished but are available for the public to use. Chrome was released on Sept. 5. The beta 2 version of Internet Explorer 8 was released on Aug. 27...
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Internet Explorer gets makeover

Microsoft has released the second "beta" or test version of its latest browser Internet Explorer 8 (IE8).

It remains unclear when a final version of the program will be shipped, with the test version currently available for download...

Microsoft Adds Privacy Tools to Internet Explorer 8

Microsoft today spelled out new privacy tools in Internet Explorer 8 (IE8) that some have dubbed "porn mode" in a nod to the most-obvious use of a browser privacy mode.

A privacy advocate applauded the move, calling it a "great step forward," while rival browser builder Mozilla Corp. said it is working to add similar features to a future Firefox...