New Internet Explorer? IE's Spartan future

[longknife]

A new web browser called Spartan is likely to be unveiled by Microsoft today


There was a screen shot that appeared to be the new browser but my feed suddenly lost it. Part of Win10? Or a stand-alone. Some of you techies give us a read on this.


From New Internet Explorer IE s Spartan future - Telegraph


Microsoft s Spartan browser for Windows 10 reportedly supports Chrome extensions Windows Central


How the next version of IE codenamed Spartan might support extensions ZDNet


Microsoft s reported Spartan browser will be lighter more flexible than Internet Explorer PCWorld

 

[Dot Com]

very interesting. Never was a big fan of their layout but their functionality was good enough.

 

[longknife]

Windows 10 will be a free upgrade for Windows 7 and Windows 8 users


Really?


Is there a catch? Here's the fine print from the Windows 10 page on Microsoft's site:

“It is our intent that most of these devices will qualify, but some hardware/software requirements apply and feature availability may vary by device. Devices must be connected to the internet and have Windows Update enabled. ISP fees may apply. Windows 7 SP1 and Windows 8.1 Update required. Some editions are excluded: Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 8/8.1 Enterprise, and Windows RT/RT 8.1. Active Software Assurance customers in volume licensing have the benefit to upgrade to Windows 10 Enterprise outside of this offer. We will be sharing more information and additional offer terms in coming months.”

Someone translate this for us please.


Nine things to know about Windows 10 @ Nine things to know about Windows 10 euronews world news


What Windows 10 Will—And Won't—Do @ http://readwrite.com/2015/01/21/windows-10-microsoft-what-to-expect

 

[iamwhatiseem]

So they FINALLY opened up the browser to addons/extensions.
And once again, Microsoft will announce finally getting into the game as something revolutionary.

 

[Bleipriester]

IE does support addons/extensions.

 

[hipeter924]

Spartan will make my life a lot easier, as every time I build a website/web page it is always IE causing hassles (as it just can't take a lot of the new stuff).