Browsing the Browsers

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So you want an alternative to IE.... What's the problem, the weekly security holes uncovered, the sheer bloat of the app or you just want to be geeky? There was a time just a half-dozen years ago when a vast array of Internet Browsers were vying for a piece of the web action. Major companies and startups sensed right off that the software one used to negotiate the 'net would be a prime place to get surfers' attention. Around 1997, Dave Masters gave a rundown of the browsers available back then. You can still find the page here. Only a handful of those browsers endure. Of course, most of the links are no longer active either. This page describes where each of those stand today. If you really want to experience one of those archaic browsers, visit: http://browsers.evolt.org where someone has archived every browser ever developed. Nonetheless, there are still some other browsers available. Use at your own risk!
Currently marketed alternatives to IE/Netscape

Amaya	The "official" Browser from W3C.org. Read a biased review.
Ariadna	The Russian Browser
Avant	An upgrade to IE, they say, with popup blockers, Flash blockers, skins, safe recovery and many languages. Free.
Broadpage	You can keep 100 windows open at once. Can you handle that? Free
Browse3D	A "three walled" browser. Costs.
Browser Bob	Why not buy this browser "kit" and build your own instead of using the pre-assembled one that came bundled with your O/S? I'm not sure....
Cello	For the nostalgic. See original site too for docs. Free
Cubic Eye	This sounds really cool, a 3D browser. However you have to contact them for download instructions. Free, but unusual method of distribution.
EasyBrowse	A one man operation. He promises to answer questions personally. Free!
HotJava	The All-Java browser. Free
Lynx	This was the original text only browser used when there was an internet, but no World Wide Web. Shows how your page is viewed by search engines which can't read fancy things like tables.
Mozilla	Non-profit open source browser. Free
Net Captor	A tabbed browser. Not free.
Netdive	Claims to be better than IE. Wants contribution$
Neo Planet	Highly customizable and free.
OEM Browser	Claims to be anonymous and lightweight. Expensive
Oligo	Claims to be pretty and customizable. Costs money after a trial.
Opera	It's out there to try. Free
Safari	For Mac. Free
W3C.org	Browsers for those with special needs. Free
Linux Browsers More Linux Still More Linux	Check out the Linux browsers
Unix	If you need a Unix browser
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choose the old standbys

Microsoft Internet Explorer	Netscape Navigator

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Currently marketed alternatives to IE/Netscape

Browsing the Browsers
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