Microsoft coming with Internet Explorer 9 (IE9)

Microsoft has raised the stakes again in the heated browser battle. The company's recent public beta release of Internet Explorer 9 (IE9) shows that the software giant has taken seriously the criticisms levied against previous versions of the browser -- especially in the areas of performance and usability.

But there's more to IE9 than faster page loads and fewer hassles when viewing websites. IE9 represents a substantial overhaul of the world's most popular browser. Does that mean it should have a place right now on your desktop? Read on for some answers.soft has raised the stakes again in the heated browser battle. The company's recent public beta release of Internet Explorer 9 (IE9) shows that the software giant has taken seriously the criticisms levied against previous versions of the browser -- especially in the areas of performance and usability. 

But there's more to IE9 than faster page loads and fewer hassles when viewing websites. IE9 represents a substantial overhaul of the world's most popular browser. Does that mean it should have a place right now on your desktop? Read on for some answers...