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Microsoft's Internet Explorer 5.0 (IE 5.0) has a number of new features, most of which add up to an effort to make the browser easy to use by even the most novice user.
"Ease of use is a top initiative here at Microsoft...I really see this as the highest priority for Microsoft right now," said Microsoft chairman and CEO Bill Gates.
For example, the company found that new users were typing URLs into the browser and just waiting for the page to show up without hitting <Enter>. So IE 5.0 has a "Go" button beside the URL bar. The button can be removed for users more familiar with how to use a browser.
In fact, another feature of IE 5.0 is customizable toolbars, Microsoft said. The new Radio Toolbar integrates with Window Media Player to listen to Internet radio in the form of streaming audio. The company has added a section to the Microsoft Network (MSN) site that allows users to search for radio stations by such factors as genre or country.
IE 5.0 also includes "Intellisense" features that correct user errors and make Web surfing easier,...