Microsoft IE9 developer preview with HTML5 support released

**nekrosoft13** · 03-16-10, 09:46 PM

Microsoft said on Tuesday that it has made an early version of Internet Explorer 9 available for download.

The Internet Explorer 9 "test drive" (developer platform preview) is available at ietestdrive.com. The preview build will not include the UI elements of Internet Explorer 9 but will allow developers to test the new JavaScript engine and HTML5/CSS3 support.

Microsoft originally unveiled Internet Explorer 9 at PDC 2009. IE 9 will take advantage of the power of the GPU for all page rendering and developers can exploit this using CSS, DHTML and javascript. A new JS engine (codenamed Chakra) will also be built into Internet Explorer 9 with greater interoperability and standards support all round. Features such as rounded corner CSS support will be built in. In January, Neowin revealed that Microsoft is planning to enhance tabbed browsing in IE9. According to a software patent, the Quick Tabs feature in Internet Explorer is likely to be enhanced with better functionality and greater tab management options.

Microsoft is also planning broader support for HTML5 in Internet Explorer 9 through its new script engine. Stay tuned for more information.

http://ie.microsoft.com/testdrive/in...u/Default.html

http://www.neowin.net/news/microsoft...pport-released

please note, hardware acceleration in browser

Quote:

My Dual Core Intel Atom @ 2ghz with the Nvidia Ion performs great in them tests compared to other web browsers.

Flying Images:

IE9: 46fps
Firefox: 17fps
Chrome: 1fps
IE8: 1fps

Mr Bigman · 03-16-10, 10:07 PM

ah cool, i will be checking that out.

Thatss omuch on the heads up shaw.

JasonPC · 03-16-10, 11:03 PM

I checked it out and the performance is great. The GPU acceleration is definitely something much needed and HTML5 is a welcome addition as well.

**lduguay** · 03-17-10, 03:31 PM

Will IE9 work with multi-monitor and SLI?
I guess i would have to try it.

**lduguay** · 03-17-10, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by JasonPC

I checked it out and the performance is great. The GPU acceleration is definitely something much needed and HTML5 is a welcome addition as well.

Web development is already an insane mess. Now we have HTML5...

t3hl33td4rg0n · 03-17-10, 04:08 PM

HTML5 and canvas have huge potential!

Some cool HTML5 canvas demos... (Note: Requires HTML5 and canvas object support)

http://mrdoob.com/projects/chromeexp...google_sphere/ (lol)

http://www.chromeexperiments.com/detail/depth-of-field/

http://mugtug.com/sketchpad/

http://www.effectgames.com/effect/games/crystalgalaxy/

http://media.chikuyonok.ru/ambilight/

http://tenthpla.net/matrix/

http://www.nihilogic.dk/labs/pocket_...sets/paint2.js

http://hernan.amiune.com/labs/harmon...monograph.html

http://voxel.onaluf.org/

http://www2.nihilogic.dk/labs/canvas...visualization/

http://deanm.github.com/pre3d/lorenz84.html

http://www.universaloscillation.com/chrome/popups/

http://balldroppings.com/js/ (drag mouse to create lines)

http://www.nihilogic.dk/labs/juicydrop/

**bacon12** · 03-17-10, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by lduguay

Web development is already an insane mess. Now we have HTML5...

I agree I built my first web site last month, and had no knowledge of web programing before. I had no idea things were that complex with so many choices. OT IE 9 will be my htpc browser if those benches are true and the final release is nice. Its about time MS got it together, and release a great browser. I do love chrome thou.

JasonPC · 03-17-10, 08:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lduguay

Web development is already an insane mess. Now we have HTML5...

If it can replace the use of flash, well that alone makes it heaven sent.

**Shamrock** · 03-17-10, 10:11 PM

I will reserve final judgment, BUT...it failed Acid 3 test.

http://www.anandtech.com/tradeshows/showdoc.aspx?i=3771

55/100 Yes, I realize it's just a preview release.

**nekrosoft13** · 03-17-10, 10:25 PM

who cares about acid3 test

Mr Bigman · 03-18-10, 12:06 AM

I do shaw, much love for it.

JasonPC · 03-18-10, 01:22 AM

It's an improvement over IE8's Acid Test score at least. They are going to continue to try to make it more compliant but they said Acid3 tests some evolving technologies so they aren't going to go out the way to make it pass standards that could end up changing.

03-16-10, 10:07 PM	#2
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JasonPC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 2,103	Re: Microsoft IE9 developer preview with HTML5 support released I checked it out and the performance is great. The GPU acceleration is definitely something much needed and HTML5 is a welcome addition as well.

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Mr Bigman Strongest Man On Earth Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Chicago IL Posts: 4,943	Re: Microsoft IE9 developer preview with HTML5 support released I do shaw, much love for it. __________________ EVGA X58 Tri SLI Core I 7 3.7Ghz 12 gb corsair DDR3 1600 Three EVGA 285 SLI Antec 1200 Corsiar 1000 HX Power Supply 2 OCZ SSD Hard Drives 4 wd black edition raid 2 setups for 4TB _____________________________ having good looks and a good body is hard work.

03-18-10, 01:22 AM	#12
JasonPC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 2,103	Re: Microsoft IE9 developer preview with HTML5 support released It's an improvement over IE8's Acid Test score at least. They are going to continue to try to make it more compliant but they said Acid3 tests some evolving technologies so they aren't going to go out the way to make it pass standards that could end up changing.