Netscape Navigator Editor's Review
Netscape - Internet browser. Last update 21 Feb. 2008 Licence Free OS Support Mac Downloads Total: 1,492 Last week: 1 Ranking #70 in Internet Tools Publisher Netscape Communications. Download Rhino for Windows or Mac. For Windows Complete install. Rhino 7 for Windows - Evaluation - Try this full version for 90 days. After 90 days saving and plug-ins stop working, unless you buy a license. Netscape Navigator is a web browser-only release (no e-mail client, newsgroup reader, or HTML composer) and it is based on Firefox 2. Netscape Navigator has a long and colorful history. Features: Cross-platform: Run Navigator 9 on Windows, Mac OS X, or Linux! URL Correction: Navigator will automatically correct common typos made in Web.
Many people have heard or used Netscape Browser. This browser was first developed by the Netscape Communications Corporation, which doesn't exist anymore. Netscape Browser is now developed by AOL. The version I tested asked me during setup whether I wanted to use the Internet Explorer rendering engine automatically. At first I didn't realize what this means, but I searched a bit, and found some disturbing info. The fact that Netscape Browser uses both the Internet Explorer and the Mozilla Firefox engine theoretically means that it's more vulnerable to bugs than either Firefox or IE on their own.This version of the Netscape Browser includes protection against ID theft and spyware. It also features popup blocking and an automated rating system that verifies whether the site you are visiting is trusted. It's true that many sites display the 'Not Verified' rating. All these features can be accessed by opening the Security Center window of the browser.
Similarities to Firefox are visible everywhere in the program. For example, the main menu is structured just like Mozilla Firefox's menu. However, there are some improvements in terms of appearance and usability. The main browser toolbar is called Multibar offering the option to change the items it displays with a few clicks. In addition, the tabbed browsing experience is enhanced. Each tab has two small buttons. One is used to close the tab, while the other can be used to access the Site Control dialog. This dialog offers the option to change the rendering engine, to adjust the trust settings, and to modify other advanced properties (JavaScript, cookies, java, etc) of the current site.
Pluses: Site ratings and blacklists are automatically downloaded from Netscape's website.
Drawbacks / flaws:
A standard based website will generally render better using the Gecko (Firefox) engine, thanks to its better standards support. However, the browser renders trusted pages using IE's engine. In conclusion:
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Only a few people use Netscape now. I feel that it's time for Netscape to make a move, because Firefox is now at version 2 and Microsoft released IE 7. Although I consider Netscape to be better looking than IE or Firefox, I won't use Netscape because of the rumors concerning its security flaws.version reviewed: 8.1.2
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Note: Official support ended on March 1st, 2008.
Optimized for the key things you do on the Web — browsing, searching, communicating, shopping, downloading files, and playing music. It also gives you more control to customize your online experience, and features that let you express your personality on the Web. Netscape 9 delivers enhanced performance and stability with a fine-tuned Netscape Gecko browser engine that speeds the most common online activities.
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With Quick Launch, get online faster with Netscape 9. Within Navigator, convenient, timesaving new features let you quickly browse multiple Web sites in a single window, and more easily print, search the Web, and download files. Communicating on the Web is better than ever with Netscape 9. More powerful e-mail enables you to efficiently organize and manage all your online communications. Integrated AOL Instant Messenger (AIM) is always at your fingertips, and now lets you add personality to your messages with custom Buddy Icons. Netscape 9 also includes the new integrated [email protected] that lets you pick stations that suit your style and play music right from the browser.
What’s New in this Version
– Improved popup window controls and security while browsing make this browser a must use tool.
Category: Internet
Version: 9.0.0.6
Download Size: 17 MB
License: Freeware
Release Date: 20 February 2008
Last Updated: July 19, 2020
System requirements: Mac OS X 10.2.8 or later