Microsoft really, really wants you to use IE7 Web browser
In order to ensure that customers migrate to the new Internet Explorer 7 Web browser, Microsoft will offer the program to Windows users as part of its automatic security update program. Microsoft's aging browser, IE6, is riddled with security holes that allow malicious hackers to infect PCs with viruses, worms and other nasty stuff. The final version of IE7 is due late this year, and will be flagged as a "high priority" automatic download. Many security-conscious consumers have already migrated to other browsers, including Firefox.
Guest: Dwight Silverman, Houston Chronicle