是的，悄然的，IE 8.0 beta1 下载地址来到了！诸多的人在等待下载IE8简体中文版beta1版本。
下面向大家提供一封来自微软内线的邮件，这封邮件主要向员工描述了微软发布Internet Explorer 8 Beta1的消息。
目前IE8的文件还处于锁定状态，只有很少一部分人能拿到，但既然连下载地址都出现了，估计IE8不会离我们太远.。另外，简体中文破天荒地成为IE8 beta1的四种基准语言之一（英语、德语、以色列语、简体中文），这种情况非常少见，闲话不多说，看邮件吧，这封邮件包含IE8下载地址，中国大陆时间大约3月6日凌晨2点40分可以下载啦，地址见下面。

IE 8.0微软内部邮件正文：
We have closed on the languages we’ll ship for Beta 1. In addition to English, we’ll also ship German, Hebrew, and Simplified Chinese. Briefly, the reasons are as follows:
· German（德语）: Enables testing of maximum string lengths in our UI. German strings are an average of 25% longer than the equivalent English string.
· Hebrew（以色列语）: Shipping a language that reads right to left is important to getting that scenario right. We have a test resource fluent in Hebrew on the Intl test team.
· Simplified Chinese（简体中文）: Double-byte character sets are another area we need to make sure we have great coverage on. In addition, IE Marketing is working with partners in China on projects to be announced at Mix08. China is 2nd only to the US in total PCs, and represents the fastest-growing market for PCs, Windows and FireFox growth.
We expect that these localized releases will be roughly 4 weeks after the release of the English build (exact dates will be part of the Beta plan xxx owns).
Looking forward to Beta 2, we will ship the same three languages, plus add Japanese. There may be others we add as well, but that is all TBD post-Beta 1. 此段意为除了英语和上面的中文简体等3种语言，日语要等到 IE 8.0 的 Beta 2 版本中才能出现，真是高兴，双字节的语言中，首次没有日语而首次有了简体中文。
If you have any questions, xxx, xxx, and xxx are your contacts.
Title
Windows Internet Explorer 8 Beta 1 for Windows XP
Brief Description
Download the latest beta version of the world's most popular Web browser.
Overview
Internet Explorer 8 takes the Web experience beyond the page and introduces a new way to seamlessly experience the power of the Web whether you are a Web developer writing to standards, or an end user discovering a new online service. This beta release is primarily for Web developers and designers to test the new tools, layout engine, and programming enhancements.
When not developing your web site, you can click the Emulate IE7 button in the command bar to browse the web like you did in IE7.
Visit the Internet Explorer website to learn more about how Internet Explorer 8 puts the Web at Your Service.
This beta release is not supported by Microsoft Support Services. Visit the Internet Explorer Newsgroup to discuss Internet Explorer 8.0 Beta1 with other users.
If you use a screen reader, please consult the Internet Explorer 8.0 Beta1 release notes before downloading.
URL for "Internet Explorer site" link:
http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=8286502
URL for "Internet Explorer Discussion Group":
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=110585
URL for "release notes":
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=110570
System Requirements
* Supported Operating Systems: Windows XP Service Pack 2
* See the Internet Explorer 8 Beta1 system requirements page.
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=111417
Instructions
1. Click the Download button on this page to start the download, or choose a different language from the drop-down list and click Go.
2. Do one of the following:
o To start the installation immediately, click Open or Run this program from its current location.
o To copy the download to your computer for installation at a later time, click Save or Save this program to disk.
Remove the "different language" verbiage and change when intl props.
Related Resources
1. Internet Explorer Team Blog
http://blogs.msdn.com/ie
2. Internet Explorer 8 Beta 1 Release Notes
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=110570
3. Internet Explorer site
http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=8286502
Related Downloads
* Internet Explorer 8 Beta 1 for Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=110325
* Internet Explorer 8.0 Beta 1 for Windows Vista 64-bit Edition and Windows Server 2008 64-bit Edition
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=110328
* Windows Internet Explorer 8 Beta 1 for Windows Server 2003
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=110326
IE 8.0 beta1中国大陆时间大约3月6日凌晨2点40分正式生效
IE8 For Vista & 2008 x86(32位)下载： http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=110325
IE8 For Vista & 2008 x64下载： http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=110328
IE8 For 2003 SP2 x86下载： http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=110326
IE8 For 2003 SP2 x64下载： http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=110327
IE8 For XP SP2 x86下载： http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=110324