Netscape 9.0 is the latest Internet browsing software from Netscape. It includes:
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- a web browser capable of displaying various documents found on the Internet. It incorporates Java support and data encryption for secure on-line services. It can also launch other programs to view Web documents that it cannot display.
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- Netscape 9.0 System Requirements:
- Minimum Netscape 9.0 System Requirements:
233MHZ Processer, 4MB RAM, 50MB Hard Drive Space and Windows 2000 Operating System
- Recommended Netscape 9.0 System Requirements:
500MHZ Processer, 256MB RAM, 100MB Hard Drive Space and Windows XP Operating System
- You must have Internet access provided by any Internet service provider or an other service provider. Internet dial-up access to the University of Florida campus and the Internet is also available through GatorLink's Dial-up Service. The University's Division of Housing provides network services (DHNet) to its residents. Check with its offices for more information.
- You must have a modem with a networking software package to use a modem dial-up service. The Windows operating system provides this software. A network adapter with networking software is required to use DHNet's ethernet port service.
You should be aware of the following recommendations prior to installing Netscape 9.0:
- Netscape 9.0 overwrite Netscape 8.x versions of the browser, but will reside on your hard drive in addition to any other previously-installed versions of Netscape. You may wish to keep older versions of Netscape installed until you decide which version you prefer, at which point you can uninstall one to recover disk space.
- If you uninstall an earlier version of Netscape, restart your system before installing Netscape 9.0. Files might exist that cannot be deleted until your system is restarted.
- Read the Software License Agreement. It explains your rights to use the product and informs you of the products copyrights.
- Restart the computer after installing Netscape 9.0
IV. How Do I Install Netscape 9.0?
- Begin by clicking the Install Button at the top of this page
- The Netscape 9.0 setup wizard will begin, click Next to continue
- The Netscape 9.0 setup wizard will then prompt for the liscense agreement, click Next to continue
- The Netscape 9.0 setup wizard will then prompt for your setup type. Either Custom or Standard (Standard is the default and the one suggested), click Next to continue
- The Netscape 9.0 setup wizard will then install Netscape 9.0 on your computer, you do not need to click any buttons.
- The Netscape 9.0 setup wizard will then complete the install and click Finish to use the program
V. How Do I Get Product Updates?
Netscape 9.0 is developed through Netscape Communications Corporation and is under constant development. The latest versions of this program are available at the following locations:
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- Netscape's Home Page at http://home.netscape.com/.
- On the UF Software CD -- However, the UF Software CD, which is distributed through the University of Florida Bookstore, is only updated about every quarter and therefore may not have the most current version.
VI. How Do I Get Help?
Any questions concerning this CD can be directed to the UF Computing Help Desk. The UF Computing Help Desk is located at HUB 132 at the University of Florida. You can reach the Help Desk by calling (352) 392-HELP (4357) or by sending an e-mail to helpdesk@ufl.edu For additional technical information, visit Netscape's Support page at: http://home.netscape.com/support/index.html.. You can access the program's documentation through the Help menu.
For assistance installing this program or using this CD-ROM, please contact the UF Computing Help Desk at (352) 392-HELP (4357).
