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Xavier Slim
Xavier SlimUpdated 16 years ago

AOL ends support for Netscape

It's the end of the road for what used to be the best web browser in the world. AOL has decided to end support of Netscape at version 9.0.0.6.

Netscape very much resembles Firefox in its features and functions, all in a clear light turquoise interface. From tabbed browsing, to RSS feeds, sidebar and bookmark organizing, Netscape is just like Firefox. You can also manage your own search engines on the top right and add all sorts of Mozilla extensions.

In terms of performance, you can also expect identical speed and memory usage as Firefox. Netscape also has a number of similar security features like master password and SSL and TLS encryption.

Two features that Netscape offers that you won't find in Firefox though are the link pad and mini browser. Both appear in the sidebar on the left. I quite like the link pad, which lets you drag and drop any link in the sidebar. I found this quite useful for things I didn't really wanted to bookmark but still wanted to store somewhere.

The mini browser, on the other hand, seems a bit out of place. It essentially shows websites in simple text, in case there's some pages you just want to browse through quickly. However I felt it all looked a little cluttered, especially when you can open pages in multiple tabs instead.

Ending support for Netscape essentially means this version will slowly turn into a museum piece. The browser even includes a link to both Firefox and Flock. Download it only out of curiosity.

These security fixes included in Mozilla Firefox 2.0.0.12 have been included in Netscape Navigator 9.0.0.6.An add-on has been included in this version to help users migrate to either Flock or FirefoxThe WeatherBug add-on has been removed from this version of Navigator.

Changes

  • These security fixes included in Mozilla Firefox 2.0.0.12 have been included in Netscape Navigator 9.0.0.6.An add-on has been included in this version to help users migrate to either Flock or FirefoxThe WeatherBug add-on has been removed from this version of Navigator.

Netscape began by trying to make the Internet easy to use. Today it offers integrations of intuitive digital tools, innovative attractions, and infinite media content. The revolutionary new Netscape Browser 8.1 provides more security options, streamlines more standard browsing tasks, and arms Internet users with more timesaving solutions to their browsing needs than any other browser.

Main features:

  • Security Center
  • Spyware Protection
  • Real-Time Feeds
  • Profiles new
  • Tabbed Browsing
  • Site Controls
  • MultiBar
  • Form Fill / Passcard
  • Live Content

PROS

  • Feeds and tabbed browsing
  • Manage search engines and addons
  • Link pad

CONS

  • Mini browser is too cluttered
  • Last update

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User reviews about Netscape Navigator

  • Susan B

    by Susan B

    Best navigator I knowed in 2023! High recommend. I use every day process payroll in Definitiv.

  • John C.

    by John C.

    It's not properly working on most modern websites... I got a lot of pop up screens about security issues etc.

  • akiamore 00923332280641

    by akiamore 00923332280641

    good execelent aap ko maine do order kiya ttha aap ne aik sath diye koibat nahin par aap ne 50 pice kam diye total 150 bheje Aik main 103 the aap ko p More

  • Joseph Blaylock

    by Joseph Blaylock

    love it~! Also, yes I do recommend it, it's really good.
    why? Because it's really helpful.

  • Anonymous

    by Anonymous

    :(.
    I dont know why it closed...It is the best navigator i knowed..i know anyway today chrome Mozilla and ie are better but...
    Pros: Inter More


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