If I could combine the user-friendly and very smart functions (and good looks) from the Avant browser with the speed and agility from
Netscape 8.1, I would finally stop the never
ending search for the better browser...

Use Opera.

i used to be a big firefox fan (very big).
and then i used opera(without ad) for the first time, i think it is one of the best software of all time.
im still looking for a browser which can be at least as good as opera.

i luv it so much that i just cannot decide what to write.

Opera is going to Open Your Eyes.

i know coz i have tried almost all the browser.
Deer Park
AOL
Firefox
Kmelon
Myie2
Avant
Ie7
Flock
Slim Browser

OPERA IS THE BEST

recommend if i haven't tried a good (windows based) browser.

This Verion is Awsome. Much Better over the other Verisons. I give it a 4 out of 5.

Seriously, AOL needs to stop putting their "programmers" in development projects that they didn't start with in the first place. They need to leave it alone and let the original (real) programmers finish the project/product.

And if I own a reputable technology company that AOL wants to buy out, I would reject their offer even if its the highest that anybody has offered.

Remember:
"Anything AOL touch, AOL destroys."

This is a very user friendly browser, catered to AOL users. The rendering is faster than Firefox, and smoother going back and forth through pages. Try it for yourself, it is very noticeable. Maybe it seems faster because they are loading the page in the background, before displaying it. Whatever, I like it. Even with all of the tweaks enabled in Firefox, this just seems to be a nicer experience. AOL hit a home run with this version of Netscape.

Try the software before you write a review of it. I tried it and like it alot. renders as fast as firefox and starts of alittle faster. Just waiting for firefox extensions to be converted over for it. Huge difference since last version!

No extra crap...it asks you if you want weather bug and stuff so you can easily say no to it. There is plenty of use for this browser...it makes internet explorer more secure with spyware - adware protection! Anti-phishing as well.

Exactly! In fact, it will aid a Moz install(as well Opera's, etc.), as it allows other browsers to use Netscape-style plugins like embedded WMP, etc.(& thus gain increased IE functionality at various sites). Any/everything in Netscape plugin folder can be used by the other browsers(for Moz: in combo with Netscape Extension, a much easier process than the convoluted hacking the Windows registry, creating dummy folders, manually copying over files and re-starting). all Moz users can then conduct fair trials of each browser w/o having wasted time uselessly, as at the very least their Moz browser will have added features (esp. w/ its constantly updating versions, there are a significant number of plugins that cannot be used by it or have some of their features diminished-- yes, there are involved hack-workarounds for some, but...)

Anyhow, for enterprise, I always recommend Netscape for an IE alternative, & Maxthon when IE engine's required.
Netscape is much more stable, enjoys more required basic features 'out of the box', and as well its use and upkeep are easier / more seamless-- absolute musts in a work setting-- than any Moz variant. Now, this can change in the future, but as of now...
Products can go thru cycles where they can diminish in quality following earlier stellar acclaim, then climb back up the ladder(as well as the converse good to bad)-- Winamp & Netscape being two such examples-- we as critics, and therefore eyes for the masses, must not be flippant and remain vigilant to try each newer version w/o allowing the author and/or new acquirer's past reputation(good or bad) to cloud judgment.
Peace: tune in, drop out, & chill out.

Why bother?

Just install the IE Tab extension for Firefox and there is no use for this browser.

Well they managed to break the fusion theme that comes with the freaking thing. It looks just like the Winscape theme only silver.

So AOL has Netscape and their own AOL Explorer? Interesting...

I've used AOL Explorer. It hurt. Really.

Of course, I used Netscape 8 for a few minutes as well...and that hurt.

So I guess the difference is negligiable.

Love this version.. great design and it's better than IE! Also, for those who think that this sucks...who cares what you think? I don't. I love this browser.

quite a thing to disregard all other opinions, i want to see all th emajor browsers put head to head in tests, let's just see which is best. ^^

whats the point?

If you use all the programs for a bit you will probably experience the following:
FireFox opens itself the fastest.
Opera opens webpages the fastest.
Internet Explorer has the least compatability issues with webpages.

Opera has the best looking interface.
FireFox has the most customizable interface.
Internet Explorer has the most familiar interface.

Opera has plugin support but the community isn't there.
FireFox has plugin support and has a huge community for plugins.
Internet Explorer has plugin support but most of the plugins/addons aren't free.

They probably all have the same number of security risks/issues...so pick your poison.

Why?

Just because he uses a browser means your opinion of his choice must be important to him? Or the opinion of some nameless geek with a website?

oh, I see...statistics. If *everyone who is anyone* uses *that* browser, it must be the best... (IE wins)

No?

If it supports the most pages on the net it's the best? (IE wins again)

No?

Most secure then, right? (Subjective.)

No?

So why not leave it to personal choice and no belittle someone because their choice is not your choice, eh?

Hell, I like bratwurst. I'll listen to anyone who wants to tell me their opinions concerning them, but they still don't amount to squat when it comes to me choosing to eat them.

Dammit. Now I'm hungry.

Extacly.

(but Opera and IE, are teh suck...just so ya know)

I keed, I keed... :P

Amen to that. You're right, we have a brain for a reason.

Why? Fanboys of Opera, IE and Firefox etc always disregard the other opinions.

Fanboyism is just narrow-mindedness.

If Netscape is his preference, then good on him.

Does IE even have Fanboys anymore lol

On what planet do yo reside, Tokar?

Firefox opens itself the fastest???
Ixnay!
Opera opens webpages the fastest.
Ok, you're right-- guess even a broken clock has to be correct twice a day.
Internet Explorer has the least compatability issues with webpages???
Not since MS decided to plug vulnerabilities by disabling components & features in whole or in part.
Opera has the best looking interface???
Debatable, and i happen to like it.
FireFox has the most customizable interface???
Yes and no: in a practical sense--not customizable enough to gain as much viewwing area an IE, it's not as seamless or intuitive to accomplish, and not w/o paying a penalty in the form of resource usage and/or buginess.
Internet Explorer has the most familiar interface.
Congrats, broken clock! You're right for the second time today.
Opera has plugin support but the community isn't there.
FireFox has plugin support and has a huge community for plugins.
Internet Explorer has plugin support but most of the plugins/addons aren't free.
To paraphrase you, what's the point? All browsers have plugin support. In practical terms tha way Opera handles it is best, by being in control-- FF's way has caused numerous problems, MS's flippant mode the worst.
They probably all have the same number of security risks/issues...so pick your poison.
Ehhhhhhh?????????????? This is the last straw: you've just forced me to crawl Back under my rock!!! But before i go, i leave you with the following respectful suggestion/present: A Short Guide To Hallucinogenic Drugs For Inner Space Explorers:
http://deoxy.org/psyguide.htm

Oh yes, Beeeeliiieeve me, it does.

bratwurst, Sauerkraut and Beer

I don't care what browser you use that combination is just good.

take a look at
flock

www.flock.com

it's a fork from firefox

give it a go it's del.icio.us : )

Flock is good(warning: still in beta!!!!!), unfortunately for me, Yahoo got its grubby, slimy paws on del.icio........

this browser has some really good advantages to it,

mainly being the ability to pick the best engine to use firefox foloowed by explorer, this ability alone is 10 stars as this is what i find is holding firefox back, there are just some things that still don't work with firefox, i.e. i still can't get e2dk links to work with emule through firefox but this seems ok with AOL as it picks the explorer engine to use.

however aol browser has to get -10 stars because of the incampitibility with firefox's plugins and extensions, there are just none, and the ones what do claim to work with aol browser do do very twitchy,

so my final verdict is, if you don't use firefox's plugins or extension then use this, but if your one for plugins and extension like me then this is a no no, until they can resolve this huge incompatibility with firefoxs and aol browser plugins.

hope this helps

did you try the ie tab extension for firefox? It allows you to switch back and forth between ff and ie engines by clicking an icon in the bottom right corner of firefox. Its what keeps me using firefox.

"warning: still in beta!!!!!)"
I noticed, loaded betanews and it crashed, lol