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M S   I N T E R N E T   E X P L O R E R   4

Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 delivers the Web the way you want it. It's easy to use, you can personalize how you access the Web and it offers an integrated suite of Internet software that provides the premier Internet client and basic collaboration solution. With Internet Explorer 4.0 you get the following:

Best Browser
Internet Explorer 4.0 provides the easiest, most usable, customizable and secure Web browsing experience available. Key features which deliver on this benefit include:

Ease of Use and Personalization Improvements

  • Search, Channel and Favorites bars make it easy to locate relevant information on the Web and organize this information quickly and easily
  • Autocomplete removes the need to remember URLs of frequently visited Web sites as these URLs are cached by Internet Explorer
  • Improved Security in Internet Explorer 4.0 makes it easier for a user to define safe and unsafe areas to protect the user from receiving content which the user may find disturbing.
  • Offline browsing makes it easy for users to cache content from favorite sites and view this content when they're not connected to the Web

Complete Communication and Collaboration
Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 offers integrated tools that appeal to every type of user: electronic mail, news, conferencing, authoring tools, and broadcasting. Key features which deliver these capabilities include:

  • Messaging: Outlook Express is an email and news reading client which makes it easy for users to send email and access newsgroups quickly and easily.
  • Conferencing: NetMeeting 2.0 enables users to share applications and data on the Internet
  • Broadcasting: NetShow 2.0 enables users to view and listen to live or recorded broadcasts on the Internet
  • Authoring: FrontPad is a tool that enables user to create Web pages quickly and easily
  • Publishing: Personal Web server allows users to publish Web pages on their PCs

Webcasting
Internet Explorer 4.0 offers users the opportunity to view some of the best content available on the Web right on their desktop. Key features which enable delivery of this information to the user's desktop include:

  • Active Channels enable you to view the latest content from the some of the world's leading content providers!
  • Subscriptions enable users to automate delivery of new content right to their desktop
  • Offline reading makes it easy for users to view their favorite content when they're not connected to the Web

True Web Integration
True web integration provides a single starting point for accessing information either locally or on the Internet. The benefit of this approach is that it leverages the users' knowledge of Windows. Key features which enable True Web integration include:

  • Active Desktop makes the Windows desktop dynamic, personalized and a live "Web multimedia newspaper" that updates content regularly right on the desktop
  • Single-clicking makes it easier to navigate the Windows desktop and the Web
  • Start Menu includes a favorites folder so users can access information quickly and easily
  • Windows Toolbar allows users to access the Web, channels or the Windows desktop simply by clicking on the icons in the Toolbar!

With Internet Explorer 4.0 you have all the tools needed to help you have a great experience on the Web!

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
To run Internet Explorer 4.0, your system must meet the following minimum requirements:
A 486 with a 66 Mhz processor (Pentium processor recommended)

For Microsoft Windows 95:

  • 8 MB of RAM minimum, 16 MB with Active Desktop

For Microsoft Windows NT:

  • 16 MB of RAM minimum, 24 MB with Active Desktop
  • You must be running Service Pack 3 (or higher)

For All Systems:

  • 40 to 70 MB of hard-disk space (depending on installation type)
  • Mouse
  • Modem
  • CD-ROM

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