On Thu, 6 Jan 2005 16:07:32 +1000, Barry Beattie <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > didn't I read somewhere that the next IE browser will be with the next OS > (longhorn) in 2006? > anyone confirm that?
> cheers > > barry.b G'day Barry ;D That's the official word; though your 2006 delivery date is a bit optimistic, don't you think? Other 'offical words' include that the next IE will ONLY be for Longhorn and will be integrated with the OS on a larger scale, not a lesser scale. Whether or not you buy that last line is your own choice. My greatest concern is regarding the prioritisation of CSS bugs. Basically, if they fix the * html selector bug but not ALL their insane rendering issues (99% caused by 'hasLayout'), my early work will fall to bits. For those still using selector bugs to fix other bugs...REPENT NOW! Conditional comments filtered via version number are about the only way to ensure things won't turn sour with the release of IE7. Actually, here's a question -- Will IE7's rendering engine (if it's a ground-on-up rebuild) contain the rediculous, proprietry, makes-me-wanna-hurt-things 'hasLayout'** property? I'd be very interested to hear what their plans are in that sense. **hasLayout is the mystical beast responsible for the majority of IE bugs. If something can be fixed by adding the Holly hack, position:relative; or similar, it's a 'hasLayout' bug. These include missing backgrounds, dodgy floats and loats of other nasties. If you want to get in touch with IE team members without jumping through hoops, reference the IEBlog on a weblog and Trackback -- it worked for me :) Andrew. ---------------- http://leftjustified.net/ ****************************************************** The discussion list for http://webstandardsgroup.org/ See http://webstandardsgroup.org/mail/guidelines.cfm for some hints on posting to the list & getting help ******************************************************
