We’ve decided that IE8 will, by default, interpret web content in the most standards compliant way it can. This decision is a change from what we’ve posted previously.
IEBlog : Microsofts Interoperability Principles and IE8
Score! IE8 will end the incredible hassle of having to treat Internet Explorer like a retarded child in web development. It’s a shame we’re gonna have to wait a few years, but still… this is really good news. IEBlog : Microsofts Interoperability Principles and IE8