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1. Comment - Netscape Browser 8.0 Beta Goes Live

   (Mar 5, 2005 - 4:12 PM)

   "I only use google and I refuse to use Netscape's search."
   
   Have you noticed the little 'enhanced by Google' Icon on the top of the search page? And that the results for both Google and Netscape Search are exactly the same? Something to think about.

2. Comment - Netscape Browser 8.0 Beta Goes Live

   (Mar 5, 2005 - 2:38 PM)

   Hmmm... I downloaded it and it seemed allright at first... Even had a neat little feature to log me in to my GMail account automatically... Then it froze. And It's still frozen. I don't really feel like restarting my computer, so here I am stuck with Netscape 8 beta running and taking up memory but not doing anything. If I were you, I would only download the Beta if I had a lot of patience. Looks great, some cool features, but unstable. I'll be sure to download it right away when it comes out of beta, as I like the features but not the unstablility. Meanwhile, I'll wish for a cross between Opera and Firefox (open source, *fully* custumizable, free, and fast.) The only reason I'm not using Opera 24/7 is because of the Ads (I really don't have $30 to shell out for a browser).
   
   EDIT:
   I've been surfing for about 1 hour on NS8 and so far it has been looking a little bit better than when I first saw it. I think it could become a useful tool for website designers who wish to ensure cross-browser capability without having several windows open.
   I discovered that you can remove the piece of crap "personal toolbar" that has weather and stuff on it by right clicking on the top and unchecking "Personal Toolbar". This should provide a lot more browsing space.
   So far the worst things I have noticed were problems with middle mouse click (click on a link with middle mouse button window, and the little scroll arrows are still there) and also problems with Firefox extensions (doesn't import them). Importing extensions should be considered the next problem to solve for developers. I mean, no adblock? What a pain in the neck. Sure, the menu is in a funny place, but it's easy to get used to after about 20 mins. I think it's one of their ways of conserving browsing space (combining title bar and menu isn't really such a bad idea).
   
   I have also noticed that it is missing many of the features of firefox like "Add RSS Feed to live bookmark" icon at the bottom. Also is missing a way to add themes, but that's probably coming soon.
   Overall, I think Netscape has a good idea. Why didn't anybody think of combining two browsers in one before? We'll see how it compares to IE7 beta coming out this summer.
   
   Score: b+. The right idea, but needs some improvement.
   
   EDIT: I've found the link to add RSS feed. It's placed inconvienently in the addresss bar (just look for the little RSS logo next to the "go" button)