The 1.1 version builds on the success of the original Netscape Navigator, which already accounts for more than 75 percent of browser traffic on the Internet, according to statistics from popular Web sites. Netscape Navigator 1.1 includes sophisticated new features such as the Netscape Client Application Programming Interface (NCAPI) for easy integration with third party applications, advanced layout capabilities for more visually compelling pages, dynamic document updating for changing information, and enhanced security features.
"Netscape Navigator 1.1 is more than an update to the original: it is a significant new offering that lets users experience an even richer online environment," said Marc Andreessen, vice president of technology at Netscape Communications. "Our first version of Netscape Navigator captured the attention of users through its ease of use, integrated security and smooth performance over modem lines. By incorporating advanced features and unparalleled flexibility, Netscape Navigator 1.1 dramatically expands the online universe and lets users experience the next level in media-rich communications and commerce on the Net."
The 1.1 version of Netscape Navigator now available on the Internet is a public beta version, enabling users to provide feedback on the software's features and functionality across a wide range of computing platforms. As with the 1.0 release, Netscape will place the final version of Netscape Navigator 1.1 -- due out in April -- on the Internet for free downloading by students and staff in education and non-profit organizations, and for free evaluation by individuals and commercial organizations.
Available for all popular desktop environments, Netscape Navigator is a powerful commercial navigator for the Internet, offering high-performance and secure point-and-click network navigation. It is optimized to run smoothly over 14.4 kilobit/second modems as well as higher bandwidth lines, delivering performance up to ten times that of other network browsers. Netscape Navigator provides a common feature set and graphical user interface across computers running the Microsoft Windows, Macintosh, or X Window System operating environments. The 1.1 release adds support for two new emerging platforms: 32-bit MS Windows (WindowsNT and Windows95) and Macintosh PowerPC platforms.
Netscape Navigator 1.1's new capabilities include:
Netscape Navigator 1.1, available for Microsoft Windows, Apple Macintosh, and X Window System environments, can be obtained via anonymous FTP from ftp.netscape.com.
Individuals who download the software do so for evaluation use only. Commercial users can purchase supported, licensed copies of Netscape Navigator directly from Netscape Communications. Pricing starts at $39 per user, which includes a 90-day warranty and customer support. Users who have purchased Netscape Navigator 1.0 are automatically licensed for full use of the 1.1 update. Volume discounts are available for multiple user licenses.
Netscape Communications Corporation is a premier provider of open software to enable people and companies to exchange information and conduct commerce over the Internet and other global networks. The company was founded in April 1994 by Dr. James H. Clark, founder of Silicon Graphics, Inc., a Fortune 500 computer systems company; and Marc Andreessen, creator of the NCSA Mosaicª research prototype for the Internet. Privately held, Netscape Communications Corporation is based in Mountain View, California. ###
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