[shaunak]

Put 2 and 2 together:
1> ie distributes only for windows and mac.
2>if you are on mac you need to w8 for the full release
3> if you r on windows you have to b on xp as according to ms 98 dosnt exist. its ancient dumped , in the trash
4> if u r on xp you MUST have the latest patches instaled
5>billy wouldnt develop ie for linix now would he?

therefore it all makes sense! sort of!?

stop mulling over the whole ie thing and use your brains for better purposes like saving the world or finding a cure for cancer.

ie is 100% free if your system matches the min requirements that includes having a compatent os.

anyway opera's wayfaster than ie and its 100% free now with no string attached.