Gadgets & Tech – Since Netscape 9 will share an architecture with Firefox 2, it is very likely that most Firefox 2 extensions will work in Netscape 9 without modification. This is why Netscape 9 will allow you to install extensions that list Firefox 2 as a compatible version but do not explicitly list Netscape as well.
It wouldn't be a Netscape article without Hobe.
...or would it?
From what I understand, the developers realize the limitations of the Netscape 8 browser, and that is why they have taken control of the project to code it themselves (Netscape 8 was outsourced, Netscape 9 is being done in house).
Version 9, again as I understand it, I'm not a developer, will have a lot of integration with Netscape.com
I've also read that there is a possibility of bringing back support for version 7.2 - one of the more popular versions of the browser
Wasn't 7.2 the last browser to come with Netscape Mail? When I upgraded to version 8, I was disapointed that the attached email programme was gone, forcing me to resort to its main rival, Outlook Express. That was the first warning to me that Netscape was trying to self destruct itself.
Now, there is Thunderbird by Mozilla/Firefox, but I miss been able to click the built in link that took me straight to netscape mail.
DavidHalko
My primary browser in 7.2 and my e-mail and newsgroups are integrated. I upped to 8.1 and if there's any e-mail, I can't find it.
Since I upgraded my Flash program, Netscape 7.2 tends to crash about twice a night and every time I go to certain pages (as an example Comedy Central crashes my 7.2 without fail). So I bounce between 8.1 and 7.2, it's frustrating.
Judging from previous teasers, it looks like the FAS is going to be built into Netscape 9.
If you can't wait until then, you can use your friends' recent activity page, which gives you the same output as the FAS:
I'm not familiar with the AIM sidebar you speak of. This one is pretty simple. It shows up on the left hand side of your browser and produces the exact same output as the link that I provided above.
There's a screenshot of the sidebar and its button here:
http://www.netscape.com/api/about/addons
Mu also did a pretty good feature on it:
Yeah David, that will be built right into version 9, along with a few other extensions that integrate Netscape.com into the browser. You're right though, the FAS is not currently compatible with version 8, which you're right, does suck.
I'm not sure what the timeline on the new version being released is, but I'm fairly certain I read 1-2 months in one of the updates.
I'm cautiously optimistic about this browser. Like many people, I was disappointed with Netscape 8, and I switched to Firefox shortly after the release of 8. I thought 8.1 was better, but it still has some problems. Up until Netscape 8, Netscape was always my main browser; I think it was unwise for AOL to fire the old Netscape developers and outsource to Mercurial. Hopefully, this browser will return to the glory days since it's being developed in house. I've enjoyed the new netscape.com very much (though it still can be improved of course) and I want to see the browser continue the new momentum of the Netscape brand.
OK. I admit I'm no computer whiz, but ever since I uninstalled 7.2 and downloaded 8.1 I have been unable to get to my @netscape.net Email! It's been about 2 months! And when I called Netscape tech support, ($19.95/hr!!) they admitted they were having problems and it might be another couple months before it's fixed.
Can someone please let me know if/when I'll ever be able to see my Email again?
Pupi - I answered this question for you in the last thread you asked it in
http://news.netscape.com/story/2007/02/02/visit-th
The forum linked on that post is also the best place to get your technical questions answered, and it's free to use.
Yes, you did send me to a couple links. I did try them, and nothing seemed to help. But thanks fo trying back then.. I hoped there would be help, now that it's been quite a while.
Back in Auguest when "the change" happened, nothing happened with my Email. 7.2 was fine. I just wanted to upgrade. That's when I started having problems. 8.1 desn't seem to like my @nestape Email. (HAHA)
Why bother with all of this?
Join the Borg and use Internet Explorer v7. You'll be much happier.
Resistance is futile.
/cry
Netscape 9, being based off of Firefox 2, could easily come over to the *nix platform, right?
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'Since Netscape 9 will share an architecture with Firefox 2, it is very likely that most Firefox 2 extensions will work in Netscape 9 without modification.'
Lots of Weasel Wording in this one??? IT is an Exact Science, it either Works or it Doesn't work Period???
When I read 'it is very likely that most Firefox 2 extensions will work in Netscape 9 without modification', what happens when it doesn't work, Netscape User's are left hanging with a Problem??? Sounds Like Jason Calacanis and CK Jason Jr. All Over Again???
Now Than, maybe the Netscape Anchors, Fabaine, Koraino etc. if the have any IT experience at all, they can do something useful BY Performing Quality Control Testing and Determine if the changes will work or NOT... Isn't this there Job instead of submitting Meaningless, One-sided, Misleading, and Bias Comments against Our Sitting President??
Natescape User's deserve better???
Sincerely,
> what happens when it doesn't work, Netscape User's are
> left hanging with a Problem?
No, you open your Addons manager and uninstall the extension.
> maybe the Netscape Anchors, Fabaine, Koraino etc. if
> the have any IT experience at all, they can do something
> useful BY Performing Quality Control Testing and Determine
> if the changes will work or NOT...
You clearly don't even understand the discussion. Take your rants somewhere else.
i don't get why this guy hates "Natescape" so much. glad this post is here!
I must be going mental...I didn't see the president mentioned anywhere in the article>
???????
No, you're not losing it. Hobe is well-known for using any discussion related to Netscape to make the same ill-informed rant, no matter what the actual topic of discussion is.