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MS Internet Explorer: Not the Only Game in Town


When you buy a computer you'll notice they all come
pre-loaded with Microsoft Internet Explorer as the
default browser. Everyone knows Bill Gates runs the
Internet, right? Wrong! When it comes to browsers for
surfing the Web, there are plenty of other choices...
if you know where to look for them. So if you thought
you were stuck using I.E., let's have a look at some
of your other options.

1) Safari: http://www.Apple.com/safari

Safari is the browser of choice for most Mac users.
Faster than Internet Explorer (at least that's the
claim), it contains a built-in Google Search, tabbed
interface to browse multiple sites at once, automatic
form completion and more. Free to download.

2) Mozilla: http://www.Mozilla.org/products/mozilla1.x/

Also known as "Sea Monkey," Mozilla is open source soft-
ware, so it's free. Mozilla is for Windows,Linux or Mac
users. Browse several sites at once with the tabbed
interface, block pop up ads and it even includes
IRS Chat and a built-in Email client with Spam filters.

3) Opera: http://www.Opera.com

For Windows, Linux and Mac users alike. There are two
versions; one free (which is ad supported) or for 39.00,
you can lose the ads. Opera is very fast with a built-
in email client that includes anti-spam filters. It
also contains the usual pop up blockers and a nice
little zoom function.

4) OmniWeb: http://omnigroup.com/applications/omniweb

An award-winning Web browser strictly for Mac users.
Cost is 29.95. Features include ad blocking, history
searching, website change notifications, even speech
recognition. This is one powerful piece of software.

5) Netscape Navigator:
[http://channels.netscape.com/ns/browsers/default.jsp]

Although Netscape doesn't have the market share it
enjoyed in the "old days", it's still alive
and well. Netscape 7.1 is based on Mozilla 1.4;
both programs are almost identical. Free to download.

6) FireFox: [http://www.texturizer.net/firebird]

Firefox (aka Firebird) is actually a stripped down version
of Mozilla and built for speed. It's only a browser with
no built-in email client, so if you need email you'll
want to download its companion, Thunderbird, at
http://www.mozilla.org/products/thunderbird

Those who love Mozilla will find many of the same
features here. With Firefox you can block pop ups,
customize the toolbars, even change its appearance
with the use of themes. For Windows, Linux and Mac
users. Free.

These are the heavyweight alternatives to MS Internet
Explorer, but if you're looking for something a bit
different you'll want to take a look at some
of these browsers:

1) Avant Browser: http://www.AvantBrowser.com

A tabbed browser that's really fast and allows you
to view multiple websites in a split window interface.
Free.

2) SlimBrowser: http://www.FlashPeak.com

A Windows-based browser with a price tag of zero.
It's easy to customize the look of this browser
with the use of skins. Includes a spell checker,pop
up killers, and a tool for filling in forms. Also
includes a language tab for translating different
languages.

3) MyIE2: http://www.MyIE2.com

Fashioned after Internet Explorer, this tabbed browser
is served up at no charge, but they do ask for donations
if you're feeling especially charitable.

4) NetCaptor: http://www.NetCaptor.com

Built on top of I.E.'s interface (without the security
flaws), it's another tabbed browser for power users. Free
version is called "Personal Edition," which contains
sponsored ads or you can upgrade to "NetCaptor Pro" for
only 29.95.

If you're not happy with Internet Explorer, or maybe
you're just ready to try something new, download one
of these browsers and take "her for a spin." Like a
new Car you just meant to take for a "test drive," you
may fall in love and decide to keep it permanently.
Stranger things have happened!

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