In summer, Microsoft plans to release a test version of a new Internet Explorer browser that better protects users from scams and malicious code while surfing the Web. Additionally, responding to a surge over the past year in online scams involving spyware, Microsoft has decided not to charge for its anti-spyware product, Chairman and Chief Software Architect Bill Gates announced at a recent industry event in the US.
“We have looked hard at the nature of this problem and have made the decision that this anti-spyware product will be available at no additional cost to Windows users,” Gates said. “I am very excited that we have this technology and it really addresses a burning need for our users.” With the increasing phishing threats and perhaps competitive pressure, Microsoft has changed its plans for IE.
Previously the company’s plans called for a new version of the ubiquitous browser to be included in the next version of Windows, code-named Longhorn, due in 2006.”We have decided to do a new version of Internet Explorer,” Gates said. The new IE 7 will “add new levels of security,” he said. A first beta is due in mid-2005. While scant on details for IE 7, Gates said the security enhancements will protect customers against phishing and other malware. The features will also be included in the version of IE for Longhorn.
14/03/05
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