Readme and disclaimer
Important information about using this CD.







WEB BROWSERS
 
Internet Explorer 6.0 with Service Pack 1

This version of Internet Explorer 6 is for Windows 98/Me/NT/2000/XP and includes add on components such as Outlook Express and Media Player 7.

To install IE6, please close this browser and run the file IE6SETUP.EXE from the D:\browsers\ie6\flat\win32\en\ directory of this CD (where "D" is your CD drive). Click here to open the folder.

Important notes to read before installing IE6: Internet Explorer 6 will NOT run on Windows 95.

The installation of Internet Explorer 6 will make substantial changes to your system - as with any program, back up any crucial files or settings before proceeding. If you are unsure of the consequences arising from the installation of IE6, then please seek professional assistance. The program is supplied "as is" by Microsoft. PC World cannot accept any responsibility for any changes or damage caused by this program (or any other content on this CD). Also see Using this CD and disclaimer.
Netscape 7.02

Netscape 7.02 Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP

This version of Netscape 7.02 includes add on components such as AOL instant messenger, email and multimedia software. To setup Netscape 7.02, please run the file N702Setup.exe from D:/browsers/netscape7/ directory of this CD (where "D" is your CD drive).

New features in Netscape 7.02 include:

  • Bookmark groups for tabbed pages
  • AIM with the browser with buddy icons
  • Custom labels in mail
  • Quick search in mail
  • Quick launch
  • Pause and resume in download manager

Installing Netscape 7.02 will overwrite Netscape 6.x versions of the browser.

Netscape 7.02 will automatically bring over your browser preferences and favourites once it is installed. Consult Netscape's Upgrade Guide for specific answers to questions you might have.

Since Netscape 7.02 runs out of its own directory, installing it doesn't overwrite any of your existing software.

Click here to open the folder.
Mozilla 1.4

Mozilla 1.4 Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP/Linux

Mozilla continues to grow in popularity and this updated version will help iron out some bugs found since the initial release. Netscape is built using Mozilla, but at 12MB, Mozilla may be more attractive to users who want a simple browser without all of the add-ons.

Click here to open the folder.
Opera 7.11

Opera 7.11 Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP

Tired of bloated Web browsers? Opera is smaller than Netscape and Internet Explorer, yet it has some neat features the others are missing. Chief among these is the ability to open multiple windows, even at start-up, without running out of memory.

You can zoom in and out of pages, as you would in Word or Excel documents. The browser includes a newsreader, so you can seamlessly keep abreast of your favorite newsgroups. And the browser lets you navigate entirely with your keyboard, which can speed up your surfing--not to mention give you the appearance of a hip, happening Web surfer who can adapt to command-line programs. Because of its low memory usage and relatively small footprint, Opera is particularly useful on older PCs

Click here to open the folder.

 


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