The final build that was prepared and passed to internal staff and partners is 8.0.6001.18691. Microsoft is reportedly readying this build for distribution via TechNet/MSDN and Connect before a general release to web.
The software giant released a final test build (RC1) last month before readying the RTM last week.
According to Microsoft Internet Explorer 8 includes the following enhancements:
* Faster Internet Explorer 8 is more responsive with new pages and tabs, opening up fast and reliably. You can now get to the information you care about most, in fewer steps; one click access to your webmail, favorite news sites or other online services.
* Easier Reduce the steps to accomplish many common tasks, and automate your access to real time information updates. You can keep track of your favorite sports team, news, weather with a single click.
* More Private Helps protect your privacy and confidential information where ever you go on the web.
* More Secure Helps protect and stop malicious software from reaching your PC, and makes it easier to detect when a website is an imposter.
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Internet Explorer 8 Comes To Fruition
25th February 2009, 08:51
Internet Explorer 8 Comes To Fruition 
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