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A web browser is a program that allows you to retrieve and view html documents from the internet and off your hard drive. The wide variety of browsers range from the simple ones that only allow you to view text, to complex ones with dozens of plug-ins that allow you to view live video and web style presentations.
Netscape NavigatorNetscape Communications Corp.
A feature-rich browser that is the Internet Explorer's main competitor in the web browser wars. "Since it first debuted as Mosaic in early 1993, Netscape Navigator browser has been a runaway success. Netscape's flagship product made history by transforming Web surfing from an obscure pastime into an important part of everyday life for millions of users."
Internet Explorer
Microsoft Corp.
Microsoft's entry into the web browser wars. A full-featured
browser with plenty of plug-ins to allow you to see all that
the web has to offer. It has been known to have security problems
in the past.
Mosaic
NCSA
The original graphics-enabled web browser is still one of the best
browsers available.
Lynx
A text-only web browser that was originally written for
unix machines, but will now run on Windows 95/98/NT as well.
Why use a text only browser? Lynx is fast, free, secure, and
helpful for people with disabilities.
Web Browser Plug-Ins
Shockwave and Flash Player
Macromedia Inc.
"Shockwave is the Web standard for powerful multimedia playback.
It lets you view interactive Web content like games, business
presentations, entertainment, and advertisements from your Web
browser."
Real Player
RealNetworks, Inc.
Plays live broadcasts from TV networks, and radio stations. It can also play the popular MPEG, QuickTime, and other formats of video and sound.
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