Microsoft hints at “private browsing” feature in IE

Dashken · 21st Aug 2008, 01:33 PM

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One of the most interesting feature that didn’t quite make it into the final release of Firefox 3 is “Private Browsing”, a.k.a. porn mode. The only other browser with this feature built-in today is Safari (another reason to try it in case you haven’t), however, Microsoft may also be building a similar feature into Internet Explorer 8 if two trademark filings are any indications.

On July 30th, Microsoft filed two trademarks for:

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CLEARTRACKS
IC 009. US 021 023 026 036 038. G & S: computer programs for accessing and using the Internet and the world wide web; and computer programs for deleting search history after accessing websites

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INPRIVATE
IC 009. US 021 023 026 036 038. G & S: computer programs for accessing and using the Internet and the world wide web; computer programs for disabling the history and file caching features of a web browser; and computer software for notifying a user of a web browser when others are tracking web use and for controlling the information others can access about such use

Although “private browsing” can be easily associated with viewing particular genres of media content, the Mozilla foundation argues “while viewing pornography may be a popular use case due to the nature of content on the Web, assuming that this is the only reason that users need private browsing trivializes the overall feature. For instance, users may wish to begin a private browsing session to research a medical condition, or plan a surprise vacation or birthday party for a loved one.”

If indeed Microsoft is rolling out such a feature in Internet Explorer 8, I can imagine it becoming very popular with surprise birthday planners across the world. Oh those birthday people are in for a treat.

Source: Microsoft hints at “private browsing” feature in IE - istartedsomething

Max_87 · 21st Aug 2008, 07:08 PM

Porn mode LOL

Lacus · 21st Aug 2008, 08:11 PM

WTH O_O PORN MODE o_O...nah, no use for me..since i'm always alone in my room with the internet and everything

The_YongGrand · 21st Aug 2008, 08:26 PM

lol,... pr0n mode... nowadays browsers are pretty much fully utilized!

zy · 22nd Aug 2008, 01:59 AM

toyota freak, this feature is useful for you

The_YongGrand · 22nd Aug 2008, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by zy

toyota freak, this feature is useful for you

Jet also la.

I guess I need *that* too. Muahahah!

Dashken · 26th Aug 2008, 01:50 PM

I've no use for it. I hardly surf pr0n sites nowadays. Now, I'm into forums.

Chai · 26th Aug 2008, 02:18 PM

What's the purpose of this? How does it work?

Dashken · 26th Aug 2008, 10:19 PM

Meaning (from what I understand), no track record whatsoever when you browse in pr0n mode. No cookies, no history, no temp files collected on your PC, nothing. Correct ah?

Chai · 27th Aug 2008, 04:45 AM

That's why I use clear everything option in Firefox everytime it logs out.

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Dashken Administrator! Join Date: 21 Apr 2003 Location: Penang Posts: 30,278 Reputation: 2417 Rep Power: 61	Meaning (from what I understand), no track record whatsoever when you browse in pr0n mode. No cookies, no history, no temp files collected on your PC, nothing. Correct ah? __________________ \| Intel C2Q Q9450 \| MSI P45 Neo3-FR \| 2 x 2GB OCZ / 2 x 1GB G.SKILL DDR2 800 \| 1 x Seagate 250GB HDD \| 2 x Seagate 750GB HDD \| 3 x Seagate 1TB HDD \| NVIDIA GeForce 9500GT \| Cooler Master CM690 chassis \| Cooler Master eXtreme Power Plus 550W PSU \| Dell E248WFP 24" Widescreen \| Windows 7 Ultimate x64 \| Blog : Dashken's I-Blog Gallery : Dashken's I-Paintings

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