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Netscape 8.0 review

7.7

Editors' Rating

Very Good

7.4

Members' Rating

Very Good

Typical price:Free

Verdict

We like Netscape 8's customisation features and its emphasis on security; however, we wish this new version included the native RSS support found in Apple's Safari RSS... Read Full Review.

Pros

  • Intuitive interface
  • Emphasises secure browsing
  • Lots of customisation options
  • Live weather and newsfeeds
  • Displays site certificates to combat phishing attacks

Cons

  • RSS feeds are cumbersome to add
  • Installs AOL AIM whether or not you want it

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Member Opinion

7.4

Average Member Rating

Very Good

8 Members have reviewed this product

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Anonymous

Anonymous

Rocks! Rocks!

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10

Perfect


Anonymous

Anonymous

the step from NS 7.1 is awkward and icky

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5.5

Average


Anonymous

Anonymous

Pages load very fast

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9.5

Spectacular


Anonymous

Anonymous

Will not let me get to my buddy list even if i disable the pop up blocker

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2.0

Terrible


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