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- <H1>What's New in 2.0</H1>
- Enhanced Mosaic 2.0 is built on an open, standards-based architecture.
- This makes Enhanced Mosaic adaptable to the various requirements of
- network publishing and commerce. Key aspects of the new architecture
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- <P><LI><B><A HREF="security.htm#TOP">Mosaic Security Framework</A></B>
- <BR>Mosaic's open security framework allows for plug-in security
- modules. Basic Authentication, Digest Authentication, and First Virtual modules
- come pre-installed.
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- <P><LI><B><A HREF="http://www.spyglass.com/techreport/iapi.htm">Mosaic
- Software Development Interface (SDI)</A></B> <BR>This two-way
- application programming interface allows other applications to
- seamlessly interoperate with Mosaic.
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- <P><LI><B>Unsurpassed Performance</B>
- <BR>Advanced Display Technology lets you interact with documents in
- multiple windows during download. Text is immediately displayed,
- allowing you to follow links before the downloads are complete.
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- <P><LI><B><A HREF="sound.htm#TOP">Built-in Audio</A></B>
- <BR>Mosaic includes built-in support for AIFF and AU audio formats.
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- <P><LI><B>Inline JPEG Support</B>
- <BR>In addition to GIF images, inline JPEG images are now supported.
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- <P><LI><B><A HREF="image.htm#TOP">Built-in GIF and JPEG Viewers</A></B>
- <BR>Mosaic's internal image viewer automatically displays stand-alone GIF
- and JPEG files.
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- <P><LI><B><A HREF="filetype.htm#TOP">Configurable Helper Applications</A></B>
- <BR>Configuring helper applications to support new file types is now
- easier with an easy-to-use dialog.
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- <P><LI><B>Client-Side Image Maps</B>
- <BR>Now you can create and use image maps locally without interacting
- with a server. Here's an <A HREF="gui.htm#TOP">example.</A>
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- <P><LI><B>Toolbar</B>
- <BR>A new toolbar provides quick access to frequently used menu commands.
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