i don't know about the old version of ie but in the new version that's included with this rom you have the option of browsing websites as a mobile device or a desktop computer.
under options and then 'other' you'll see the choice. i'm pretty sure it's set on 'desktop computer' by default. no idea why. that would be why the rom's version of ie was acting like a pc for you.
so you can have this rom's newer version of ie and still get your pics if you change that option.
just sayin.
love this rom. makes me and my phone happy.
