

However, Netscape has never released the Java Script version 1.0 and so it was left behind by Mozilla and Microsoft while Netscape attempted to remedy this by developing the open source Java Script which is freely available and can be freely downloaded. Netscape's support for Java Script and Flash makes it a viable option when it comes to hosting your website or developing one. It was the only browser which had an advanced "look and feel" in its interface and also provided the first forms of user input controls. The reason of its popularity could be credited to some innovative features like tabs, bookmarks, and even the "modern" appearance which marked a new step in browsing technology. In early dates it was the largest selling web browser and still the most popular one in usage in internet usage. It was the first major product in the Netscape line and was their flagship product from earlier versions to 4.08, 9.x, and later. If you have an older computer (e.g., a 68k Macintosh or a 486 PC) orĪre running an older operating system (e.g., Mac OS 7.5 or Windowsģ.1), you may have to use an older version.Netscape Navigator, formerly known as Navigator, is a proprietary web browsers, first developed by Netscape Communications Corporation, and the forerunner of all later Netscape web browsers. Indiana University students, faculty, and staff may also downloadĮarlier versions of Netscape products are available from: Information and to download the latest version, visit: In earlier versions, Netscape Navigator was aĬomponent of the Netscape Communicator suite now it is aĬomponent of the browser suite known simply as Netscape. Windows, and many Unix implementations running the X Netscape Navigator is a freeware World Wide Web browser for Mac OS, Mac OS X,

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