We’ve heard from AOL about the security issues. Updating to Netscape 8.0.1 makes it as safe as Firefox 1.0.4.
Netscape 8.0: Whats the Point?
Ok, so we’ve got a new web browser out. A few years ago, everyone would’ve been jonesin’ for the Netscape but now they’re really a non-entity. The once mighty browser pales in comparison to Microsoft’s Internet Explorer (IE) and even the much smaller Firefox by Mozilla.
Netscape 8.0: Browsing Your Options
Once king-of-the-hill Netscape, which has in recent times been reduced to a dismal 1% market share (compared with Internet Explorer’s 88%, and Firefox’s 9%), released its latest browser today, Netscape 8.0. The browser boasts two remedies for today’s Internet woes: phishing and spyware protection and a cure for incompatible web standards.
Netscape 8 Launches With Anti-Phishing Tools
Once the preeminent web browser, Netscape fell into the background, overshadowed by Microsoft’s Internet Explorer.
Netscape Releases Beta Version Of Their Upcoming Browser
There is something to be said about persistence. A never-say-die attitude can make a company continue to improve a product many perceived as being dead.
AOL Canada and Star Choice Sign Agreement to Offer Netscape Accelerated Internet Service
New Netscape Online accelerated service up to five times faster, for less cost than standard dial-up services.