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The long-awaited Internet Explorer 7 debuted recently -- and a brand-new flaw promptly debuted a day later. While Redmond argued that the vulnerability actually comes from Outlook Express, it still affects IE7. But Mike Mullins says it doesn't bode well for the browser update, whose security enhancements Microsoft has been touting.
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The software maker launches its first major update to the browser in years, offering tabbed browsing and security additions.
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Microsoft has changed the look and feel of its venerable browser while adding some much-needed security features.
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