Netscape 8.1 released

Published on January 25, 2006 By Patriots In WinCustomize Talk

Version 8.1 of the Firefox based Netscape Browser was made available Wednesday, bolstering the software's spyware protection and adding a built-in RSS reader that displays news feeds directly in the browser. Netscape touts improved speed and security, while offering the ability to use IE's engine for compatibility.

Latest Changes:

Built-in spyware protection (automatically scans all downloads and blocks spyware/adware -- try whenu.com to check -- also full computer scan for 28K types)
Built-in RSS reader -- read RSS feeds in browser rather than separate reader needed
Multiple profiles so different family members/users can have different settings/passwords/bookmarks etc
New security center with all security settings highlighted

Netscape Browser includes two separate layout engines, so you can choose to view a web site like Netscape Browser or like Internet Explorer. Tabbed browsing is included, along with advanced privacy features. You can also set Netscape Browser to block popups, cookies, images, java, and other behaviors that you would rather not allow. Also, you can easily over-ride and save custom settings for individual web-sites.
The spyware protection Netscape 8.1 automatically scans all downloads and blocks potential malware. A new security center has also been added to highlight the browser's safety features. AOL has additionally enabled support for multiple profiles in version 8.1, which will allow different family members or users to have separate settings, passwords and bookmarks.

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Comments

ExodusCrow

on Jan 25, 2006

Looks pretty bloated.

joetheblow

on Jan 25, 2006

yeah its bloated, but it is pretty cool. I don't like the skin for it though... mostly the borders, but I still use it for blogging when I am on a special account of mine.

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