crockett
August 27th, 2002, 08:46 AM
Hello everybody :)
A quick few lines to mention the release of web browser Mozilla 1.1
Download address is http://www.mozilla.org/releases/
Make sure to download version 1.1, and not version 1.1Beta
Although a big fan of Opera , I regularly like to play with Mozilla. Never a bad thing to multiply one's possible choices.
The first thing to know is that Mozilla AND Opera AND Internet Explorer have absolutely no problem whatsoever to coexist on a single machine or OS. They do on mine, and I periodically switch from one to the other as soon as I feel like doing so.
The point is that dwl Mozilla for testing/fun purposes does not imply you'll have to abandon any other browser you may currently enjoy.
One interesting thing to mention is that Mozilla enjoys its own embedded cookie-manager, so I believe a lot of you will enjoy the try. :)
Mozilla is sheer freeware for single-pc/non-commercial home users.
A quick few tips now on the configuration process for anyone who may be interested.
Once the dwl is completed, disconnect from the net or disable Internet traffic before starting the installation process.
This to prevent Mozilla from immediately connecting to its organization to see if any new version is available. I never like this feature on any software, not to mention that it is rather useless for the time being since we know this already is the latest version :)
When the installation is completed, start the browser. On top of Mozilla's desktop, you should see, among others, the EDIT menu. Clicking on this displays a folder containing the menu we're interested in, i.e. PREFERENCES. Please click on it.
Under NAVIGATOR, check the mention which suits you the best as far as opening page is concerned.
Next, double-click on PRIVACY AND SECURITY. Click on COOKIES to program Mozilla's handling of cookies. Then do the same with IMAGES. Next, IMHO the box should be unchecked under FORMS. Boxes should also be unchecked under PASSWORDS (unless your memory is really bad). SSL boxes can be checked.
You'll always have the opportunity to change your mind while real-time surfing the web, since Mozilla asks you intelligent managing questions in the process. :)
Now, please double-click on ADVANCED. The two first boxes I like to have unchecked, especially since I'm not sure which version of Java you may have on your machine. The third box (QUICK LAUNCH option) is up to personal tastes.
SCRIPTS AND PLUG-INS asks you whether or not you'd like to enable JavaScripts, and give precisions as to under which conditions to allow it.
Again, Mozilla asks you real-time questions to confirm these options on a site-by-site basis while surfing the web.
SOFTWARE INSTALLATION is where one can uncheck the 'Check for updates option' if one wants to.
Other features you may explore by yourself as you get to know Mozilla better.
Internet Explorer's favorites should already have been imported during the initial process. :)
Hope you'll enjoy the experience. As always, please report questions and comments here so we can all benefit.
Rgds, Crockett. 8)
A quick few lines to mention the release of web browser Mozilla 1.1
Download address is http://www.mozilla.org/releases/
Make sure to download version 1.1, and not version 1.1Beta
Although a big fan of Opera , I regularly like to play with Mozilla. Never a bad thing to multiply one's possible choices.
The first thing to know is that Mozilla AND Opera AND Internet Explorer have absolutely no problem whatsoever to coexist on a single machine or OS. They do on mine, and I periodically switch from one to the other as soon as I feel like doing so.
The point is that dwl Mozilla for testing/fun purposes does not imply you'll have to abandon any other browser you may currently enjoy.
One interesting thing to mention is that Mozilla enjoys its own embedded cookie-manager, so I believe a lot of you will enjoy the try. :)
Mozilla is sheer freeware for single-pc/non-commercial home users.
A quick few tips now on the configuration process for anyone who may be interested.
Once the dwl is completed, disconnect from the net or disable Internet traffic before starting the installation process.
This to prevent Mozilla from immediately connecting to its organization to see if any new version is available. I never like this feature on any software, not to mention that it is rather useless for the time being since we know this already is the latest version :)
When the installation is completed, start the browser. On top of Mozilla's desktop, you should see, among others, the EDIT menu. Clicking on this displays a folder containing the menu we're interested in, i.e. PREFERENCES. Please click on it.
Under NAVIGATOR, check the mention which suits you the best as far as opening page is concerned.
Next, double-click on PRIVACY AND SECURITY. Click on COOKIES to program Mozilla's handling of cookies. Then do the same with IMAGES. Next, IMHO the box should be unchecked under FORMS. Boxes should also be unchecked under PASSWORDS (unless your memory is really bad). SSL boxes can be checked.
You'll always have the opportunity to change your mind while real-time surfing the web, since Mozilla asks you intelligent managing questions in the process. :)
Now, please double-click on ADVANCED. The two first boxes I like to have unchecked, especially since I'm not sure which version of Java you may have on your machine. The third box (QUICK LAUNCH option) is up to personal tastes.
SCRIPTS AND PLUG-INS asks you whether or not you'd like to enable JavaScripts, and give precisions as to under which conditions to allow it.
Again, Mozilla asks you real-time questions to confirm these options on a site-by-site basis while surfing the web.
SOFTWARE INSTALLATION is where one can uncheck the 'Check for updates option' if one wants to.
Other features you may explore by yourself as you get to know Mozilla better.
Internet Explorer's favorites should already have been imported during the initial process. :)
Hope you'll enjoy the experience. As always, please report questions and comments here so we can all benefit.
Rgds, Crockett. 8)