recently at the doctors surgery

[cassady]

Recently when i was waiting for the doctor i was flipping thru a pc mag and it absolutely bagged internet explorer and outlook express.

now i didnt really understand all the tech jargon but esssentially the article said u must not use these programs.

so is this true or a problem and what alternatives do i have?

as always i value the input of the good people of puntroad end (and dmx)

Cass

 

[Tigerclan]

I use them mostly, but as an ex Mac user I understand why others don't

I used to use Netscape Navigator, but now use Mozilla as my alternative browser

For when I'm surfing for stuff the kids shouldn't see

 

[cassady]

what about email programs man?

 

[Tigerclan]

Netscape Communicator comes with an email package, I've never had a problem with outlook express

There are 136 browsers here http://www.download.com/3150-2356_4-0-1-0.html?

If you lose IE completely you may find windows won't work

Some 330 emailers here http://www.download.com/Utilities/3150-2369-0.html?tag=dir

 

[smoo]

what about email programs man?

I use Outlook instead of Outlook Express. It's pretty heavy - not as simple to use as Outlook Express. I use IE 6, can't say I've had any real probs with either, aside from the typical Microsoft issues of the programs not responding. Ctrl-Alt-Delete usually sorts that out

Firefox absolutely kills IE6, but I am waiting for it to provide support for a couple more programs before I switch over.
Mind u, once Linux supports a few more programs, I will use my XP Pro Disc as a coffee coaster. Does that say enough?! ;D