So apparently Microsoft is trying to generate buzz about their Internet Explorer 8 browser with a new ad campaign, which based on the one below fails.

1) It’s just gross.

2) The feature they are touting has been apart of other browsers for quite some time.

3) If you check the source code for microsoft.com and msn.com, you’ll find that even they need a  meta tag that puts the page into IE7 compatibility mode to prevent it from looking completely haywire.

4) Seriously, Dean Cain?  I hope they paid you alot of money.

Watch out that Microsoft sneaks the IE8 upgrade with those “critical” automatic updates.  If you choose the Custom Install option, you’ll be able to see it and de-select it.

Take my advice kiddies, download the new Safari 4 or Firefox 3.5 browsers instead.  You won’t be disappointed.  Oh yeah, and they both have private browsing.