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This Internet Explorer 8 Readiness Toolkit ("Toolkit") provides you information, guidance, and tools to help you prepare for the pre-release and final versions of Internet Explorer 8. It also gives you information about known issues and possible workarounds for issues you might encounter in Internet Explorer 8.

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