Should I update from IE 5.5 to 6.0? 1

[LancepsGuerrero]

Currently I'm using IE 5.5 (with all patches) and I am thinking of upgrading to 6.0, however in view of all the problems AOL has had in the past with some of its new versions I thought I'd better wait and let the fur fly elsewhere before doing it myself. Is 6.0 as good as Microsoft wants us to believe????? in other words should I bother or not...

Thank you all!!!!

 

[mithrilhall]

Why not, you could always remove IE6 anyways but if you really want a good browser....go with Mozilla. You can't beat the build in pop up/under stopper and the tab browsing. ====================================
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[zechsea]

Just from my own experience, my answer is a resounding no! Many users have apparently gone up to 6.0 with great success and no problems, but I can see in multiple threads on this site alone, that I am not the only one who wishes they'd never upgraded! I wish I could tell you the actual detials in real correct terms etc., but it's beyond me - al I know is that it worked fine, then I upgrade (HAH) , then it was insufferable. Read the thread here called "IE6 locks up when a new window pops up or is opened", to learn more if you're interested. It's been quite an ordeal, one that I wouldn't wish on anyone else. So whatever you do, use caution and maybe think about holding out a while longer if your 5.5 is coasting along nicely.
just my 2 cents!
Rebecca

 

[LancepsGuerrero]

Well my gut feeling was that Microsoft has screwed up so badly in the past that I should at least wait several years till they iron out the inevitable bugs and close the loopholes, but since the security aspect is taken care of by Norton I couldn't see much point in upgrading, (also I'm a firm believer in the devil you know is better than the one you don't). I will definitely check out Mozilla, I read about it in Wall St. Journal (wasn't it there that they did the browser comparison?)
anyway I really appreciate your help, I can always count on this forum for answers...