IE 9 Hits Windows Update

And speaking of Internet Explorer, the new version of Microsoft's web browser, IE 9, will hit Windows Update next week, on April 18, providing Windows Vista and 7 users with a chance to upgrade. This schedule is similar to that the company used for the prior two versions of IE, and as Microsoft noted in a blog post announcing the delivery, it will be rolled out gradually to users over a two month period. And, as before, you'll have the option to not install the browser, of course, and stick with your current IE version. I recommend giving IE 9 a shot, however, even if you use another (competing) browser: Microsoft has made some big strides in this release, and if you use Windows 7, in particular, there are some nice OS integration bits you may enjoy too.