Re: [WSG] Installing More than one version of IE6
It will not run on any of the Home editions of Windows; you must have Professional, Enterprise or Ultimate. A good warning, although not 100% true - it's not *supported* on Home editions... however I used it on XP Home recently and it does run if you accept all the warnings :) Admittedly it didn't run terribly fast, but I'm inclined to think that was just my Eeepc hitting a natural limit of performance (main machine is out of action, wouldn't normally be using the Eee for all my dev work). Definitely a case of YMMV here. So if someone's stuck with a Home edition it's still worth a shot. VPC's definitely the multi-browser testing solution that I trust the most in terms of accuracy. cheers, Ben -- --- http://weblog.200ok.com.au/ --- The future has arrived; it's just not --- evenly distributed. - William Gibson *** List Guidelines: http://webstandardsgroup.org/mail/guidelines.cfm Unsubscribe: http://webstandardsgroup.org/join/unsubscribe.cfm Help: memberh...@webstandardsgroup.org ***
RE: [WSG] Installing More than one version of IE6
Darrin, I too used Internet Explorer Collection as suggested by Adam[1]. I did have to download some windows updates though to get IE8 running. I found the TredoSoft installer messed up form inputs and blocked selects! Thanks, Alex [1] http://finalbuilds.edskes.net/iecollection.htm *** List Guidelines: http://webstandardsgroup.org/mail/guidelines.cfm Unsubscribe: http://webstandardsgroup.org/join/unsubscribe.cfm Help: memberh...@webstandardsgroup.org ***
Re: [WSG] Installing More than one version of IE6
Hi All - many thanks to everyone who proffered advice on this one - much appreciated, I'm about to explore some of these options...Darrin On Fri, Jul 3, 2009 at 6:24 PM, Alex James jam...@harlosh.com wrote: Darrin, I too used Internet Explorer Collection as suggested by Adam[1]. I did have to download some windows updates though to get IE8 running. I found the TredoSoft installer messed up form inputs and blocked selects! Thanks, Alex [1] http://finalbuilds.edskes.net/iecollection.htm *** List Guidelines: http://webstandardsgroup.org/mail/guidelines.cfm Unsubscribe: http://webstandardsgroup.org/join/unsubscribe.cfm Help: memberh...@webstandardsgroup.org *** *** List Guidelines: http://webstandardsgroup.org/mail/guidelines.cfm Unsubscribe: http://webstandardsgroup.org/join/unsubscribe.cfm Help: memberh...@webstandardsgroup.org ***
Re: [WSG] Installing More than one version of IE6
For what it's worth. Microsoft have—for several years now—offered free Windows XP images with IE6/7/8RC and now IE8 as well in Microsoft Virtual PC format. Microsoft Virtual PC (the application) is also available for free, making this the most acurate and low-cost option available. The only drawback is that these images are time-bombed and only work for about 3-4 months. However, new ones are usually available as soon as the old ones expire. You can find the current images here: http://www.microsoft.com/Downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=21eabb90-958f-4b64-b5f1-73d0a413c8efdisplaylang=en Additionally, as Microsoft Virtual PC (the application, not the images) only run on the Windows platform, this is pretty useless for Linux of Mac users. The good news however is that VirtualBox—which does run on both Linux and Mac OS X—natively supports MS VPC images. You'd have to check the EULA that comes with the IE app Compat images to see if this is allowed. On Fri, Jul 3, 2009 at 5:22 AM, Darrin Potaka dpot...@gmail.com wrote: Hi - I hope this is on topic - I'm asking because I try to author to good standards... I need to install IE 6.0 alongside of IE 8. Running WIN XP SP 3. The multiple installer at TredoSoft which used to work wont install - are there any other options? Darrin *** List Guidelines: http://webstandardsgroup.org/mail/guidelines.cfm Unsubscribe: http://webstandardsgroup.org/join/unsubscribe.cfm Help: memberh...@webstandardsgroup.org *** *** List Guidelines: http://webstandardsgroup.org/mail/guidelines.cfm Unsubscribe: http://webstandardsgroup.org/join/unsubscribe.cfm Help: memberh...@webstandardsgroup.org ***
Re: [WSG] Installing More than one version of IE6
2009/7/3 Matijs mat...@gmail.com: For what it's worth. Microsoft have—for several years now—offered free Windows XP images with IE6/7/8RC and now IE8 as well in Microsoft Virtual PC format. Microsoft Virtual PC (the application) is also available for free, making this the most acurate and low-cost option available. The only drawback is that these images are time-bombed and only work for about 3-4 months. However, new ones are usually available as soon as the old ones expire. You can find the current images here: http://www.microsoft.com/Downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=21eabb90-958f-4b64-b5f1-73d0a413c8efdisplaylang=en Note that the link to Virtual PC on that page goes to the Windows 7 version; the XP/Vista version (Virtual PC 2007) is here: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=04D26402-3199-48A3-AFA2-2DC0B40A73B6displaylang=en It will not run on any of the Home editions of Windows; you must have Professional, Enterprise or Ultimate. (not an endorsement, by the way... more of a warning.) *** List Guidelines: http://webstandardsgroup.org/mail/guidelines.cfm Unsubscribe: http://webstandardsgroup.org/join/unsubscribe.cfm Help: memberh...@webstandardsgroup.org ***
[WSG] Installing More than one version of IE6
Hi - I hope this is on topic - I'm asking because I try to author to good standards... I need to install IE 6.0 alongside of IE 8. Running WIN XP SP 3. The multiple installer at TredoSoft which used to work wont install - are there any other options? Darrin *** List Guidelines: http://webstandardsgroup.org/mail/guidelines.cfm Unsubscribe: http://webstandardsgroup.org/join/unsubscribe.cfm Help: memberh...@webstandardsgroup.org ***
Re: [WSG] Installing More than one version of IE6
I came across this, but I'm a bit wary of any hidden downsides to it: http://www.xenocode.com/Browsers/ On Fri, Jul 3, 2009 at 1:22 PM, Darrin Potaka dpot...@gmail.com wrote: Hi - I hope this is on topic - I'm asking because I try to author to good standards... I need to install IE 6.0 alongside of IE 8. Running WIN XP SP 3. The multiple installer at TredoSoft which used to work wont install - are there any other options? Darrin *** List Guidelines: http://webstandardsgroup.org/mail/guidelines.cfm Unsubscribe: http://webstandardsgroup.org/join/unsubscribe.cfm Help: memberh...@webstandardsgroup.org *** *** List Guidelines: http://webstandardsgroup.org/mail/guidelines.cfm Unsubscribe: http://webstandardsgroup.org/join/unsubscribe.cfm Help: memberh...@webstandardsgroup.org ***
Re: [WSG] Installing More than one version of IE6
Hi Darrin, I use the Internet Explorer Collection (http://finalbuilds.edskes.net/iecollection.htm) from Edskes - it struggles with the really version 4 but is usually pretty up to date Kind regards, Ads, Adam Smith Operations Analyst Network Ten 1 Saunders Street , Pyrmont NSW 2009 , Australia Telephone +61 (02) 9650 0931.Facsimile +61 (02) 9650 1070 .Mobile +61 404 987 690 adsm...@networkten.com.au ten.com.au masterchef.com.au australianidol.com.au rovedaily.com.au dance.ten.com.au ten.com.auOn 7/3/2009 at 1:22 pm, Darrin Potaka dpot...@gmail.com wrote: Hi - I hope this is on topic - I'm asking because I try to author to good standards...I need to install IE 6.0 alongside of IE 8. Running WIN XP SP 3. The multiple installer at TredoSoft which used to work wont install - are there any other options?Darrin***List Guidelines: http://webstandardsgroup.org/mail/guidelines.cfmUnsubscribe: http://webstandardsgroup.org/join/unsubscribe.cfmHelp: memberh...@webstandardsgroup.org*** Network Ten Pty Ltd ABN 91 052 515 250 Network Ten Disclaimer This e-mail (including all attachments) is intended solely for the named addressee. If you receive it in error, please let us know by reply e-mail, delete it from your system and destroy the copies. This e-mail is also subject to copyright. No part of it should be reproduced, adapted or transmitted without the written consent of the copyright owner. E-mails may be interfered with, may contain computer viruses or other defects and may not be successfully replicated on other systems. We give no warranties in relation to these matters. If you have any doubts about the authenticity of an e-mail purportedly sent by us, please contact us immediately. ***List Guidelines: http://webstandardsgroup.org/mail/guidelines.cfmUnsubscribe: http://webstandardsgroup.org/join/unsubscribe.cfmHelp: memberh...@webstandardsgroup.org***
RE: [WSG] Installing More than one version of IE6
From: Darrin Potaka [mailto:dpot...@gmail.com] Hi - I hope this is on topic - I'm asking because I try to author to good standards... I need to install IE 6.0 alongside of IE 8. Running WIN XP SP 3. The multiple installer at TredoSoft which used to work wont install - are there any other options? Darrin ++ I believe you are better of installing a Virtual PC machine and testing it that way. Typically, multiple installer doesn't reflect the actuality (1). Here is a link to download a virtual PC - http://www.microsoft.com/windows/virtual-pc/download.aspx Hope this helps, Anna (1) Many developers caution that since the innards of IE have been tinkered with a bit, there is a possibility that what you see in a standalone IE does not completely match what a person using that version of IE as his full install will really see. There are no confirmed reports of inconsistencies, and the standalone old versions of IE do show the confirmed bugs of old versions, but it is a possible risk, if a small one. http://www.communitymx.com/content/article.cfm?cid=8897D *** List Guidelines: http://webstandardsgroup.org/mail/guidelines.cfm Unsubscribe: http://webstandardsgroup.org/join/unsubscribe.cfm Help: memberh...@webstandardsgroup.org ***
Re: [WSG] Installing More than one version of IE6
I've been using browser sandbox by xenocode and i find it quite pleasant. Try it. Theres standard IE6 - 8 plus Google Chrome, Firefox 2,3 and Safari. http://www.xenocode.com/browsers Cheers Caleb On Fri, Jul 3, 2009 at 1:22 PM, Darrin Potaka dpot...@gmail.com wrote: Hi - I hope this is on topic - I'm asking because I try to author to good standards... I need to install IE 6.0 alongside of IE 8. Running WIN XP SP 3. The multiple installer at TredoSoft which used to work wont install - are there any other options? Darrin *** List Guidelines: http://webstandardsgroup.org/mail/guidelines.cfm Unsubscribe: http://webstandardsgroup.org/join/unsubscribe.cfm Help: memberh...@webstandardsgroup.org *** *** List Guidelines: http://webstandardsgroup.org/mail/guidelines.cfm Unsubscribe: http://webstandardsgroup.org/join/unsubscribe.cfm Help: memberh...@webstandardsgroup.org ***
RE: [WSG] Installing More than one version of IE6
Hi - I hope this is on topic - I'm asking because I try to author to good standards... I need to install IE 6.0 alongside of IE 8. Running WIN XP SP 3. The multiple installer at TredoSoft which used to work wont install - are there any other options? Darrin I use IETester: http://www.my-debugbar.com/wiki/IETester/HomePage Best regards, Kepler Gelotte Neighbor Webmaster, Inc. 156 Normandy Dr., Piscataway, NJ 08854 http://www.neighborwebmaster.com www.neighborwebmaster.com phone/fax: (732) 302-0904 *** List Guidelines: http://webstandardsgroup.org/mail/guidelines.cfm Unsubscribe: http://webstandardsgroup.org/join/unsubscribe.cfm Help: memberh...@webstandardsgroup.org ***
RE: [WSG] Installing More than one version of IE6
Typically, multiple installer doesn't reflect the actuality I definitely agree with this, you just cant be sure that what you're viewing is accurate. Multiple installer products work ok but you can never really be sure that you're using the complete engine for that version. Here's another option to virtual PC which I use. I haven;t used Virtual PC in some time so I can;t really give a good comparison. But if it makes a difference Virtual box has no connection with Microsoft. http://www.virtualbox.org/ Michael Hargreaves Origin Web Designer Corporate Communications Level 32, 360 Elizabeth Street Melbourne, VIC 3000 T 03 8665 7864 F 03 9652 5522 Emichael.hargrea...@originenergy.com.au W www.originenergy.com.au http://www.originenergy.com.au/ Together we can make a difference. TM Please consider the environment before printing this email. -Original Message- From: li...@webstandardsgroup.org [mailto:li...@webstandardsgroup.org] On Behalf Of Anna Vester Sent: Friday, 3 July 2009 1:51 PM To: wsg@webstandardsgroup.org Subject: RE: [WSG] Installing More than one version of IE6 From: Darrin Potaka [mailto:dpot...@gmail.com] Hi - I hope this is on topic - I'm asking because I try to author to good standards... I need to install IE 6.0 alongside of IE 8. Running WIN XP SP 3. The multiple installer at TredoSoft which used to work wont install - are there any other options? Darrin ++ I believe you are better of installing a Virtual PC machine and testing it that way. Typically, multiple installer doesn't reflect the actuality (1). Here is a link to download a virtual PC - http://www.microsoft.com/windows/virtual-pc/download.aspx Hope this helps, Anna (1) Many developers caution that since the innards of IE have been tinkered with a bit, there is a possibility that what you see in a standalone IE does not completely match what a person using that version of IE as his full install will really see. There are no confirmed reports of inconsistencies, and the standalone old versions of IE do show the confirmed bugs of old versions, but it is a possible risk, if a small one. http://www.communitymx.com/content/article.cfm?cid=8897D *** List Guidelines: http://webstandardsgroup.org/mail/guidelines.cfm Unsubscribe: http://webstandardsgroup.org/join/unsubscribe.cfm Help: memberh...@webstandardsgroup.org *** _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Note: This email, including any attachments, is confidential. If you have received this email in error, please advise the sender and delete it and all copies of it from your system. If you are not the intended recipient of this email, you must not use, print, distribute, copy or disclose its content to anyone. *** List Guidelines: http://webstandardsgroup.org/mail/guidelines.cfm Unsubscribe: http://webstandardsgroup.org/join/unsubscribe.cfm Help: memberh...@webstandardsgroup.org ***
Re: [WSG] Installing More than one version of IE6
Hargreaves, Michael wrote: Here's another option to virtual PC which I use. I haven;t used Virtual PC in some time so I can;t really give a good comparison. But if it makes a difference Virtual box has no connection with Microsoft. http://www.virtualbox.org/ I second VirtualBox (which has just released v3). I use it on physical OSX, Linux and WinXP machines to provide multiple virtual machines running different versions of Windows (3.1 through to XP - I don't test for Vista) and various service pack and browser variations. I also run (sometimes) virtual Ubuntu servers to be test hosts - wholse networks inside one closed system ;-) It's awesome. ~mark *** List Guidelines: http://webstandardsgroup.org/mail/guidelines.cfm Unsubscribe: http://webstandardsgroup.org/join/unsubscribe.cfm Help: memberh...@webstandardsgroup.org ***
