| When you buy a computer you'll notice they all come | | | | who love Mozilla will find many of the same |
| pre-loaded with Microsoft Internet Explorer as the | | | | features here. With Firefox you can block pop ups, |
| default browser. Everyone knows Bill Gates runs the | | | | customize the toolbars, even change its appearance |
| Internet, right? Wrong! When it comes to browsers | | | | with the use of themes. For Windows, Linux and |
| for | | | | Mac |
| surfing the Web, there are plenty of other choices... | | | | users. Free.These are the heavyweight alternatives |
| if you know where to look for them. So if you | | | | to MS Internet |
| thought | | | | Explorer, but if you're looking for something a bit |
| you were stuck using I.E., let's have a look at some | | | | different you'll want to take a look at some |
| of your other options.1) Safari: is the browser of | | | | of these browsers:1) Avant Browser: tabbed |
| choice for most Mac users. | | | | browser that's really fast and allows you |
| Faster than Internet Explorer (at least that's the | | | | to view multiple websites in a split window interface. |
| claim), it contains a built-in Google Search, tabbed | | | | Free.2) SlimBrowser: Windows-based browser with a |
| interface to browse multiple sites at once, automatic | | | | price tag of zero. |
| form completion and more. Free to download.2) | | | | It's easy to customize the look of this browser |
| Mozilla: known as "Sea Monkey," Mozilla is open | | | | with the use of skins. Includes a spell checker,pop |
| source soft- | | | | up killers, and a tool for filling in forms. Also |
| ware, so it's free. Mozilla is for Windows,Linux or | | | | includes a language tab for translating different |
| Mac | | | | languages.3) MyIE2: after Internet Explorer, this |
| users. Browse several sites at once with the tabbed | | | | tabbed browser |
| interface, block pop up ads and it even includes | | | | is served up at no charge, but they do ask for |
| IRS Chat and a built-in Email client with Spam | | | | donations |
| filters.3) Opera: Windows, Linux and Mac users alike. | | | | if you're feeling especially charitable.4) NetCaptor: on |
| There are two | | | | top of I.E.'s interface (without the security |
| versions; one free (which is ad supported) or for | | | | flaws), it's another tabbed browser for power users. |
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| you can lose the ads. Opera is very fast with a built- | | | | version is called "Personal Edition," which contains |
| in email client that includes anti-spam filters. It | | | | sponsored ads or you can upgrade to "NetCaptor |
| also contains the usual pop up blockers and a nice | | | | Pro" for |
| little zoom function.4) OmniWeb: award-winning Web | | | | only 29.95.If you're not happy with Internet Explorer, |
| browser strictly for Mac users. | | | | or maybe |
| Cost is 29.95. Features include ad blocking, history | | | | you're just ready to try something new, download |
| searching, website change notifications, even speech | | | | one |
| recognition. This is one powerful piece of software.5) | | | | of these browsers and take "her for a spin." Like a |
| Netscape Navigator: | | | | new Car you just meant to take for a "test drive," |
| Netscape doesn't have the market share it | | | | you |
| enjoyed in the "old days", it's still alive | | | | may fall in love and decide to keep it permanently. |
| and well. Netscape 7.1 is based on Mozilla 1.4; | | | | Stranger things have happened!Merle has been |
| both programs are almost identical. Free to | | | | "working" the Net for over |
| download.6) FireFox: (aka Firebird) is actually a | | | | 8 years and has a Special Gift just for you. |
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| no built-in email client, so if you need email you'll | | | | electronically or in print, free of charge, |
| want to download its companion, Thunderbird, at | | | | as long as the bylines are included. |