What's New in the Solaris 9 4/03 Operating Environment

Web Browser Enhancements

Description 

Release Date 

Netscape 7.0 for the Solaris Operating Environment

The NetscapeTM 7.0 cross-platform browser integrates features for navigating the Web, communicating with colleagues, participating in discussion groups, and creating dynamic Web pages. Netscape 7.0 provides the following:

  • Fast and efficient browsing tools

  • Integrated mail and instant messaging enhancements

  • Faster and streamlined search functions

  • Privacy that is more secure

  • Enterprise functionality

Netscape 7.0 highlights include the following: 

  • Support for Internet users:

    • Netscape NavigatorTM

    • Netscape Mail

    • Netscape Instant Messenger

    • Netscape Composer

    • Netscape Address Book

    • Additional tools and plug-ins

  • Support for the latest industry standards, including Java technology, IPv6, Platform for Privacy Preferences Project (P3P), XML, Cascading Style Sheets, level 1 (CSS1), and data output messaging (DOM) – Enables the creation of a new class of Web applications.

  • My Sidebar – Connects users to important information such as breaking news stories, stock portfolios, buddy lists, and auctions.

  • Fully customized, integrated search – Helps provide faster access to information, and eliminates waiting to load a search page or open a frame.

  • Instant messaging that is integrated with browsing and mail – Increases productivity and enhances your communication with colleagues and friends.

  • Themes – Enables users to add personal touches to their browsers. Web sites and businesses can create browsers to their customers' specifications.

  • Flexible, modular design – Enhances the user's Web experience and increases productivity.

  • Global support for English, European, and Asian languages.

  • Integrated Java technology – Delivers cross-platform, seamless access to browser-based applications.

For more information on Netscape 7.0, see http://www.sun.com/software/solaris/netscape.

4/03 

Netscape 6.2.3 for the Solaris Operating Environment

In the Solaris 9 12/02 Update release, NetscapeTM 6.2.3 is included in the Solaris operating environment. In the Solaris 9 4/03 Update release, Netscape 7.0 is provided. See the “Netscape 7.0 for the Solaris Operating Envirnment” description.

12/02