Test of Internet Explorer 7.0 bêta 2

So now we have seen the essential functions of Internet Explorer. But for the moment this web browser is a little disappointing and uses an enormous amount of memory. A lot of beta-testers have complained about how slow it is and problems encountered while viewing pages.

In reality, the first time you install Internet Explorer will require at least 50 MB of available space. Another strange thing has been discovered is, if you minimise the window, the program only takes up….3 MB!!

The memory problem is quite restrictive when using Internet Explorer 7.0 intensively, with refreshes pages sometimes taking quite a long time.

Some big problems with viewing pages have also been noted. Below, a typical example of some bugs we encountered whenever we visited sites. In the best cases, a simple “refresh” was enough but if our IE got tied up, a restart of the program soon became necessary.

Many beta-testers have confirmed in their opinion: “Beta version 1 was a lot more stable.”

I have purposely “forgotten” the Acid2 conformity test, because it is quite frankly…deplorable.