With most of us still getting used to I.E 7 it may seem a long way off but Internet Explorer 8 is in its first Beta stage already, and available for download.
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/products/winfamily/ie/ie8/default.mspx
Aimed at web designers and developers this beta will help them use the new features to enhance their websites, including some advances in Cascading Style Sheets and layout, performance, reliability, programming model, service integration and usability.
Readiness Toolkit is also available
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/products/winfamily/ie/ie8/readiness/
scottbelton@tiscali.co.uk