IE8 Release Candidate (RC) available for public download

IE8 Release Candidate (RC) available today for public download today in 25 languages for Windows Vista, Windows XP, and Windows Server customers. This is announced by Microsoft at their blog

You can find and download it from

http://www.microsoft.com/windows/Internet-explorer/beta/default.aspx

IE8 Release Candidate is effectively complete and done. There have been many Reliability, Performance, and Compatibility improvements over IE8 Beta 2. The RC comes consumer-ready clickjacking protection.

“IE8 focused on how people really use the web. Consumers want a browser that makes the tasks they do every day faster and easier. The activities people spend their time on define real-world performance: navigating to websites, working with tabs, searching, keeping track of changing information (like traffic or an auction), and using the information from one site with another (as in getting a map). Everyone wants a trustworthy browser that keeps them in control and protects their safety. Developers want great developer tools, great interoperability, and a powerful platform that enables them innovate. For some people, accessibility is crucial; for some organizations, policy, administration, and deployment are essential.” – Dean Hachamovitch, General Manager Microsoft -

Considering that Microsoft IE is a very widely used browser this will sure enhance the experience of IE users. Companies may need to retrain their staff and provide at least some training (since the changes from previosu versions are considerable).