Microsoft have released IE version 7 beta to MSDN subscribers ... I've not seen it, will not test it but am happy to see signs of progress towards a better IE (critical mass will never be achieved until it ships as a/with a browser upgrade) as Molly says: That's why it's called a beta version! Didn't Microsoft also announce a few years ago that IE6 would never be upgraded, a stance they've only recently changed? Consequently it seems a bit churlish to suggest that the beta has been in development for several years ... the IE7 team have probably been working on it for less than a year thus far.
As someone whose job is affected by IE6's incompatibilities (it's hard enough teaching web development without large platform inconsistencies!) I'd prefer IE7 to be here, right now but let's get real! It's not a strategic priority for Microsoft so, with WaSP's encouragement hopefully it'll happen some day & let's follow PPK's example and give three-cheers for Molly & Chris! Keep up the good work...
