I think Microsoft is always good in PR, always they introduce there software and solutions in good marketing plan... we will wait and see what ie8 will have...
copy this link if down link did not work with you :
http://blogs.msdn.com/ie/archive/2007/12/19/
internet-explorer-8-and-acid2-a-milestone.aspx
WOW that's great news. Finally they will help make our lives easier! by the way the link didn't work it took me to explore page.
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