Changing course on all those previous statements, it seems MS may just add some things to IE. Of course, it will only be if you are using Windows XP.

Here is the story:
CNET: Microsoft says IE updates possible

And my favorite comment is from their User Comments section;

It’s not like Microsoft isn’t busy with its world-dominating and legal-maneuvering activity, you know. Now they have to take time out to deal with customers — CUSTOMERS!
I hope you people are happy — what with your Internet browsing and your open sourcing and your freedom of choice. You should be ashamed of yourselves for bringing Microsoft down to have to deal with us — the lowest rung on the economic ladder.

Src: CNET: Your Take Comments