Netscape Communicator 4.72
WWW Browser / E-mail
Freeware

Netscape Communicator 4.7 is the latest release of the Internet software suite from Netscape. In addition to the Netscape Navigator browser, Communicator includes a complete set of tools for effective everyday communication. Features include Smart Browsing; a three-paned, integrated mail and news interface; roaming access; pinpoint addressing; and a scalable address book (to avoid any compatibility problems, you should back up your old address book). Communicator also offers the ability to download newsgroup articles for offline use, fully operational roaming support and a Quotes Anywhere feature that allows you to access stock quotes via your Netcenter portfolio. 

Version 4.7 now includes the Winamp MP3 player and is certified as Y2K compliant. Other new features include a Netscape Radio service that allows you to listen to live radio stations, and a new Shop toolbar button that provides quick access to the Netcenter Shop@Netscape area. In addition, version 4.7 includes an assortment of bug fixes; several security updates; new 56-bit DES ciphers; a simplified process for obtaining digital certificates; and the latest versions of Real Player G2, Shockwave and Flash players. Be sure to take advantage of Netscape's Quality Feedback System for bug reporting.