Microsoft has recently launched Release candidate version of Internet Explorer 9. The IE9 installer is available in over 40 languages. However it is not available in Hindi language.  India being a bigger consumer market for Microsoft, they have made the availability of IE9 RC in Hindi via LIP (Language Interface Packs).

As the Wiki quotes “A Language Interface Pack (LIP) is a localized skin for localizing software in emerging or minority language markets, such as Lithuanian, Serbian, Hindi, Marathi, Tamil and Thai. Based on Multilingual User Interface technology, a LIP also requires the software to have a base installed language and provides users with an approximately 80 percent localized user experience by translating a reduced set of user interface elements.

Download the IE9 LIP in Hindi:

• Windows Vista (32-bit)
• Windows 7 (32-bit)
• Windows 7 (64-bit)

                          

Its available for Windows Vista and 7 only. It does not supports any version of XP. Both 32-bit and 64-bit versions are supported for Vista & Seven. IE9 Beta is available in total 33 languages.

Following are some exciting features of IE9:

• New User Interface
• New Download Manager
• Integration of Windows 7 features like Aero Snap, etc
• It allows you to pin websites to Windows 7 Taskbar

• It features  a single menu for all menu items just like Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox and Opera
• Addressbar and Searchbar have been combined
• It uses a new script engine codenamed "Chakra"
• It provides better support for several standards: HTML5, DOM, and CSS3
• It provides hardware-accelerated SVG support

Supported Operating Systems

• Windows Vista with Service Pack 2
• Windows Server 2008 with Service Pack 2
• Windows 7
• Windows 7 with Service Pack 1 Beta
• Windows Server 2008 R2

Download Internet Explorer 9 Beta  English version | Other Versions

Download IE9 Beta Offline Installers

• IE9 Beta for Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008 (32-bit)
• IE9 Beta for Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008 (64-bit)
• IE9 Beta for Windows 7 (32-bit)
• IE9 Beta for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit)

                          

Second IE9 Platform Preview is now Available for Developers. Around Seven weeks ago at the MIX Conference, Microsoft released the first IE9 Platform Preview and committed to update the Preview approximately every eight weeks. Now, they have released the second Platform Preview of Internet Explorer 9, available at www.IETestDrive.com.

This new release built on the first Platform Preview, delivers improvements to IE9’s performance, support for standards, and hardware acceleration of HTML5.  Also the test drive site has been updated with a new set of developer samples to show what developers can do with GPU-powered HTML5. As part of commitment to enabling developers to use the Same Markup – the same HTML, CSS, and script – on the web, IE team has contributed many new tests to the W3C for HTML5, as well as CSS3 Media Queries and DOM. The Developer Tools in this preview include some new features to make finding and fixing markup issues easier.

As on Microsoft team Blog , In IE9, our goal is to provide professional-grade, modern HTML5 support on top of modern hardware through Windows. The IE9 Platform Preview and the samples at the test drive site show the significant performance gains that web pages enjoy when a browser takes full advantage of the PC’s hardware capabilities through the operating system.

The following tests can be experimented on Second IE9 Platform Preview :

• Flickr Explorer
• Browser Flip
• Scrolling Text
• CSS3 Media Queries
• DOMContentLoaded
• getElementsByClassName
• DOM Range & Selection
• SVG Tweet Cloud
• Real-world Diagrams
• Org Chart in Page

This platform release has a better ACID score over last version. Here’s how the second release of Internet Explorer Platform Preview scores:

Download IE9 Platform Preview here : http://ie.microsoft.com/testdrive/info/ThankYou/Default.html  14.3 MB

                          

Internet Explorer 9 has been designed to help the Web development community create rich, standards-compliant, interoperable Web applications by providing the platform, tools and features they need to build the modern Web. The platform preview has been designed to provide an early access to Internet Explorer 9. This may be assumed as a pre-Beta to the IE9, however Microsoft has planned to release a beta when they feel IE9 has reached in a stable version enough for consumers. 

The Internet Explorer 9 Platform Preview was created to show the Web development community and standards bodies Microsoft’s progress, and outline how the company is working hard to build an interoperable Web platform. In addition, Microsoft wants to give everyone in the Web development community an opportunity to provide feedback on the company’s progress.

However there are a few restrictions or limitations in this version of Web Browser :

• No end-user navigation features such as the Address Bar are included.
• There are no tabs in it. You may use multiple instances of IE9 PP to view multiple web pages.
• Absence of essential SmartScreen security protection or features for privacy protection such as InPrivate Browsing.
• This browser can not be registered as your default web browser on your system.
• Neither IE9 PP nor IE9 RTW would support Windows XP

The reason IE9 would not be supporting Windows XP is stated in Frequently Asked Questions which states Internet Explorer 9’s GPU-powered graphics take advantage of new technologies available in Windows 7 and back-ported only to Windows Vista. These technologies depend on advancements in the display driver model introduced first in Windows Vista.

A Few performance upgrades and changes IE9 has over IE8 are Internet Explorer 9 introduces a new scripting engine, internally known as “Chakra, a lot of new HTML5, CSS3, SVG & DOM features.Also IE9 PP includes an upgraded JavaScript Engine for better performance of web apps and hardware acceleration for rendering graphics and text on a web page, and built-in support for H.264 video playback using HTML5.

Download IE9 Platform Preview here : http://ie.microsoft.com/testdrive/info/ThankYou/Default.html

More Info : IE9 Platform Preview Fact Sheet (March 2010) & IE Blog

                          

I found this IE vs Windows : Exploit chart  @ ZDnet Blogs  which shows how much safe is your computer while using the combination of different versions of Windows & Internet Explorer.@ ZDnet Blogs quotes "IE6 users, it’s time to move on. Your IT staff has had more than three years to come up with alternatives to IE6. If they can’t handle it, maybe it’s time to replace them, too."

                          

IE Tweaker is a freebie that will help to fix various issues with Internet Explorer. It has also a great number of fixes/tweaks that will help you to enable/disable any options with ease and without getting in to registry. IE Tweaker will be a great utility for those, who don’t want to play with the Windows registry.IE Tweaker has over 90+ tweaks that includes Browsing Options, Clear Junk Files, Restrictions, Security, Repair, Tweak IE – Basic Tweaks,Browser Menus,Toolbars,Control Panel,Advanced Tweaks.

Its recommended to backup the Windows Registry and create a Restore point before using IE Tweaker. This will help you to restore to a previous condition, when you feel that the option didn’t work as expected. IE Tweaker v1.0 is developed by Ritesh Kawdkar, and published by IETips.net.

I have used the same utility and my IE is out of grave now.

Download : IE Tweaker

                          

DUG is now having an event for Students only. This time sepcially for student we are presenting 3 sessions which are will be delivering by 3 MSPs (Rishu Mehra, Amit Khilnaney & Rahat Khanna). Sessions will be on Windows 7, IE8 Customization with IEAK & Windows Azure.

For registration: http://www.clicktoattend.com/?id=142720

Venue:
5th Floor, Microsoft’s Office,
Eros Croporate Tower,
Nehru Place, New Delhi,
Pin – 110019
Date: 31st October (Saturday), 2009
Timings: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM

For any assistance or queries you can contact Rishu Mehra @: +91- 9818562858, rishumehra@merawindows.com

                          

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