Neowin.net posted a news story that Microsoft will launch Internet Explorer 9 Release Candidate on February 10

Microsoft is gearing up for the launch of IE 9 as it attempts to remain competitive in the browser marketplace. For Microsoft, IE 9 represents its latest attempt to remain the browser king while it fights off contenders Firefox, Chrome and a host of others. If Microsoft does not find a way to stop users from leaving the platform, its marketshare will continue to drop until it is no longer the market leader.

  Internet Explorer 9 RC to launch on February 10