Microsoft Internet Explorer 8 to Include ‘Porn Mode’
N8 August 28th, 2008View/Print PDF Version
“Microsoft’s latest Internet browser includes a piece of software that allows Internet users to hide the audit trail of websites they have visited.
- Internet Explorer 8 beta has a new feature
The InPrivate feature on Internet Explorer 8, nicknamed “porn mode”, allows users to conceal the sites they have viewed at the click of a button.
Once the setting is chosen, others using the same computer will not be able to see which sites have been accessed. Other browsers have similar functions, but this one is far more prominent. Although casual users cannot see the previous user’s search history, authorities such as the police will be able to access it if necessary.
The software may be hailed as a victory for privacy campaigners, but it represents a serious threat to Microsoft’s bigger rival, Google. In allowing surfers to access websites but conceal their browsing behaviour, Microsoft prevents Internet sites from collecting information about their users – data that is then used to sell targeted advertising.”
Interesting, and I can definitely see a need for this in other areas besides “Porn”. If your anything like me you simply don’t want advertisers tracking your movements on the web. If they are going to use my information they should first get permission and next they should give payment.
Anyway, it is an interesting read. Get the full story here!
