I'm in the Beta group for IE 8 and, actually, it's a nice piece of software.  It will emulate IE 7 and manages tabs better.  I've had far fewer problems with the beta of IE 8 than I had with the beta of IE 7 (I've been on the Microsoft IE beta team for 5 years now).

Hugz from Phoenix, USA

Victoria

Remember, sometimes the dragon wins. Correction: MOST times.