

For example, we did away with Java 2.0, Winamp and RealOne Player, which brought the download size to a much more manageable 15MB. That way, you can pick only the pieces you need. The default installation weighs in at 30MB meanwhile, the installer for Mozilla's browser, Netscape 7.0's foundation, is a comparatively svelte 10MB.Īs a result, we emphatically recommend that you run the custom install instead of the default install (one of the installer's first screens lets you decide which one you want). Current Mozilla users should stick to Mozilla 1.1.Ĭode bloat seems inevitable these days, but it's out of hand in Netscape 7.0. At present, give or take a feature or two, Netscape 7.0 and Internet Explorer 6 are created just about equal, so version 7.0 offers no compelling reason to switch browsers or upgrade from version 6.x. We're deeply disappointed that Netscape crowds its browser with AOL ads and, worse, omits one of Mozilla's best features: a pop-up-advert suppressor. But the new browser spoils the soup with too many ad-related glitches. Netscape 7.0 delivers reliable, fast performance, ease of use, competent email and IM support. Will Netscape 7.0 benefit from that number's lucky reputation? In short, no.

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