Internet Explorer Add-ons Contest Winners

March 18th, 2007 | Filed under Events, Microsoft.

Microsoft had run a contest for developers after announcing release of IE7. The goal was to create a completely new add-on or an enhanced version of an existing add-on and submit it for a chance to win a trip for two to MIX07. Entries were open between November 1, 2006 and February 9, 2007.

Internet Explorer add-ons are small utilities that add a variety of useful functions to IE and make your surfing enjoyable (similar to firefox extensions). The winners of the IE Add-Ons contest have been announced. Here are some top winners -

Grand Prize winner
Inline Search - search for content on a webpage without bringing up the Find Dialog.

First Prize
ieSpell - Checks your spelling in textboxes on a webpage.

Second Prize
FoxyTunes - control your favorite media player without ever leaving your browser.

Third Prize
RoboForm - Password manager and form filler.

I told you about the 50 best firefox extensions. What are your favorite IE Add-ons?

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