| When you buy a computer you'll notice they | | | | want to download its companion, Thunderbird, |
| all come | | | | at |
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| pre-loaded with Microsoft Internet Explorer | | | | who love Mozilla will find many of the same |
| as the | | | | |
| | | | features here. With Firefox you can block |
| default browser. Everyone knows Bill Gates | | | | pop ups, |
| runs the | | | | |
| | | | customize the toolbars, even change its |
| Internet, right? Wrong! When it comes to | | | | appearance |
| browsers for | | | | |
| | | | with the use of themes. For Windows, Linux |
| surfing the Web, there are plenty of other | | | | and Mac |
| choices... | | | | |
| | | | users. Free.These are the heavyweight |
| if you know where to look for them. So if | | | | alternatives to MS Internet |
| you thought | | | | |
| | | | Explorer, but if you're looking for |
| you were stuck using I.E., let's have a look | | | | something a bit |
| at some | | | | |
| | | | different you'll want to take a look at some |
| of your other options.1) Safari: is the | | | | |
| browser of choice for most Mac users. | | | | of these browsers:1) Avant Browser: tabbed |
| | | | 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 price tag of zero. |
| interface to browse multiple sites at once, | | | | |
| automatic | | | | It's easy to customize the look of this |
| | | | browser |
| form completion and more. Free to | | | | |
| download.2) Mozilla: known as "Sea Monkey," | | | | with the use of skins. Includes a spell |
| Mozilla is open source soft- | | | | checker,pop |
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| ware, so it's free. Mozilla is for | | | | up killers, and a tool for filling in forms. |
| Windows,Linux or Mac | | | | Also |
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| users. Browse several sites at once with the | | | | includes a language tab for translating |
| tabbed | | | | different |
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| interface, block pop up ads and it even | | | | languages.3) MyIE2: after Internet |
| includes | | | | Explorer, this tabbed browser |
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| IRS Chat and a built-in Email client with | | | | is served up at no charge, but they do ask |
| Spam filters.3) Opera: Windows, Linux and | | | | for donations |
| Mac users alike. There are two | | | | |
| | | | if you're feeling especially charitable.4) |
| versions; one free (which is ad supported) | | | | NetCaptor: on top of I.E.'s interface |
| or for 39.00, | | | | (without the security |
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| you can lose the ads. Opera is very fast | | | | flaws), it's another tabbed browser for |
| with a built- | | | | power users. Free |
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| in email client that includes anti-spam | | | | version is called "Personal Edition," which |
| filters. It | | | | contains |
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| also contains the usual pop up blockers and | | | | sponsored ads or you can upgrade to |
| a nice | | | | "NetCaptor Pro" for |
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| little zoom function.4) OmniWeb: | | | | only 29.95.If you're not happy with Internet |
| award-winning Web browser strictly for Mac | | | | Explorer, or maybe |
| users. | | | | |
| | | | you're just ready to try something new, |
| Cost is 29.95. Features include ad blocking, | | | | download one |
| history | | | | |
| | | | of these browsers and take "her for a spin." |
| searching, website change notifications, | | | | Like a |
| even speech | | | | |
| | | | new Car you just meant to take for a "test |
| recognition. This is one powerful piece of | | | | drive," you |
| software.5) Netscape Navigator: | | | | |
| | | | may fall in love and decide to keep it |
| Netscape doesn't have the market share it | | | | permanently. |
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| enjoyed in the "old days", it's still alive | | | | Stranger things have happened!Merle has been |
| | | | "working" the Net for over |
| and well. Netscape 7.1 is based on Mozilla | | | | |
| 1.4; | | | | 8 years and has a Special Gift just for you. |
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| both programs are almost identical. Free to | | | | Download my FREE E-book "50 Easy Ways to |
| download.6) FireFox: (aka Firebird) is | | | | |
| actually a stripped down version | | | | Promote Your Website". Get your copy now at |
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| of Mozilla and built for speed. It's only a | | | | have permission to publish this article |
| browser with | | | | |
| | | | electronically or in print, free of charge, |
| no built-in email client, so if you need | | | | |
| email you'll | | | | as long as the bylines are included. |
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