Netscape Communicator 4.5

Netscape Communicator 4.5, the first major release of Netscape's award-winning Internet client software this year, is the first version of Netscape's popular client that integrates seamlessly with Netcenter services such as new Smart Browsing capabilities and streaming multimedia content - available soon on Netcenter channels. Netscape Communicator 4.5 software also includes several advanced features including high-performance email, centralized management capabilities for IT departments and improved support for mobile users.

"Today, Netscape is shipping its highest quality client software to date that makes it easier than ever to navigate the Internet," said Mike Homer, senior vice president of Netscape client products. "We believe this version will help to open up the Net to many new users, and everyone will appreciate the enriched content and superior features it delivers through its integration with Netscape Netcenter."

Netscape Communicator 4.5 allows users to enjoy some of the best multimedia content available online with pre-installed software that includes the Flash player from Macromedia and RealPlayer from RealNetworks. Users can use the SmartUpdate feature of Communicator to install Beatnik from Headspace, available the first time they visit a Beatnik-enhanced site. Netscape Communicator users can take advantage of these features on special Netscape Netcenter channels and at thousands of other web sites.

Smart Browsing, an innovative service that helps users find information quickly and easily, leverages the power of Netcenter to take users to their desired location on the Internet without having to type cumbersome addresses, and without knowing the address at all. Users need only type a few key words into the location bar and Netcenter's keyword search does the rest. Once at a site, users can click on "What's Related" links and view a list of similar web sites.

Netscape Communicator 4.5 includes a new version of Netscape Messenger, high-speed email powerful enough for business, yet simple enough for home use. It features a fully customizable, three-pane interface that gives users a clear view of their mail, news folders and messages. It includes Pinpoint Addressing that helps users find the right email address quickly from multiple address books or a directory. It also includes an import wizard to transfer mail, addresses and preferences from other email programs including Microsoft Outlook 97/98, Microsoft Outlook Express, and Eudora mail.

Netscape Communicator 4.5 is 'Windows-friendly,' bringing choice to millions of Windows users who want to easily select Netscape Communicator, Netscape Netcenter and Netscape Search as their primary Internet browser, portal and search services. Netscape Communicator 4.5 is available for download via Netcenter - Netscape's fast-growing portal site that provides users with a home base on the Internet. Users upgrading from version 4.0 can take advantage of SmartUpdate on the Netcenter site to quickly upgrade to Netscape Communicator 4.5. From Netcenter, users can navigate the Internet, access a broad range of consumer and business content and services, and communicate with others online. The site includes 17 content channels, and a set of leading-edge services including Netscape-branded Search, Netscape Contact, SmartUpdate, Software Download, Member Directory, My Netscape personalization service, and WebMail.

Product details

Contact: Netscape

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Windows 95/8:

Linux: Copy linux/netscape/communicator-v45-export_x86-unknown-linux2_0_tar.gz to your drive and de-compress it to install it.

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Price: Free

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Limitations: None

Uninstall: Yes - Add/Remove programs in Control Panel

System requirements: Windows 95/8 or NT4 or Linux. 30 Mb disk space used after typical install.

WWW: http://www.netscape.com/

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