More than 75 percent of all people browsing the World Wide Web use Netscape, in part because of the program's many powerful features. Netscape 2.0, the browser's just-released major upgrade, offers even more features - all of which are fully explained in this new Visual QuickStart Guide. Using the VQS series' proven rich graphical approach, the book helps readers go from installing the software to using its advanced capabilities. Netscape 2.0's new features include a built-in emailer, a much-improved bookmark editor, support for superscript and subscript text, and a new plug-in architecture that allows seamless integration of Quicktime movies, Adobe Acrobat PDF documents, and Director multimedia presentations right into Web pages. For those building their own Web pages, for whom Netscape is the overwhelming application of choice, Netscape 2.0 includes dozens of improvements - ensuring that the Netscape 2: Visual QuickStart Guide will appeal to that growing group as well.

More than 75% of all people browsing the World Wide Web use Netscape, in part because of the program's many powerful features. Netscape 2.0, the browser's just-released major upgrade, offers even more features--all of which are fully explained in this new Visual QuickStart Guide. This book helps readers go from installing the software to using its advanced capabilities.

Seven million people now use Netscape browsers on the World Wide Web. This cutting-edge guide explains how to use Netscape 2 in the context of Windows 95 and how to navigate through the World Wide Web. Users learn how to use Netscape as they explore Web sites and home pages, access newsgroups, use e-mail, download files, and visit sites with Java and VRML. Features special coverge of HTML editing tools in Netscape Navigator 2 Gold. (Communications/Networking)

In “Web Browsers,” delve into the fascinating evolution and pivotal role of web browsers in shaping our digital experiences. This comprehensive guide begins with the inception of the first browser, WorldWideWeb, and chronicles the rise of iconic browsers like Netscape Navigator, Mozilla Firefox, and Google Chrome. Explore the intricacies of browser architecture, from rendering engines to JavaScript engines, and understand how webpages are rendered seamlessly on your screen. The book highlights major web browsers, examining Google Chrome's market dominance and integration with Google services, Mozilla Firefox’s commitment to privacy and open-source development, Microsoft Edge’s transition from Internet Explorer, Apple Safari’s optimization for Apple devices, and Opera’s unique features catering to niche markets. Discover the innovations that have revolutionized browsing, including extensions, progressive web apps (PWAs), cross-device integration, and performance enhancements. Learn about the importance of web standards, the role of the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C), and the significance of browser compatibility. Delve into privacy and security, with insights into tracking prevention, security patches, and user data control. The book also explores the rise of mobile browsing, key players in the mobile market, and the impact of PWAs. Finally, envision the future of web browsers with emerging trends, AI and machine learning integration, and the potential of quantum computing in transforming web browsing. “Web Browsers” is an essential read for anyone seeking to understand the technology that connects us to the vast digital world.

Explains how to use and customize Netscape Navigator to browse the Web

Foundation Website Creation with HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript shows the entire process of building a website. This process involves much more than just technical knowledge, and this book provides all the information you'll need to understand the concepts behind designing and developing for the Web, as well as the best means to deliver professional results based on best practices. Of course, there is far more to building a successful website than knowing a little Hypertext Markup Language (HTML). The process starts long before any coding takes place, and this book introduces you to the agile development process, explaining why this method makes so much sense for web projects and how best to implement it. We also make sure you're up to date by using the latest HTML5 features. Planning is vital, so you'll also learn to use techniques such as brainstorming, wireframes, mockups, and prototypes to get your project off to the best possible start and help ensure smooth progress as it develops. An understanding of correct, semantic markup is essential for any web professional; this book explains how HTML5 should be used to structure content so that the markup adheres to current web standards. You'll learn about the wide range of HTML5 elements available to you, and you'll learn how and when to use them through building example web pages. Without creative use of Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), websites would all look largely the same. CSS enables you to set your website apart from the rest, while maintaining the integrity of your markup. We'll showcase the new features of CSS3 and how you can use them. You'll learn how CSS3 works and how to apply styles to your pages, allowing you to realize your design ideas in the browser. JavaScript can be used to make your website easier and more interesting to use. This book provides information on appropriate uses of this technology and introduces the concepts of JavaScript programming. You'll also see how JavaScript works as part of the much-hyped technique Ajax, and in turn, where Ajax fits into the wider Web 2.0 picture. While a website is being built, it needs to be tested across multiple browsers and platforms to ensure that the site works for all users, regardless of ability or disability, and this book explains how best to accomplish these tasks. Then, it discusses the process of launching and maintaining the site so that it will continue to work for all its users throughout its life cycle. Foundation Website Creation with HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript concludes by covering server-side technologies, acting as a guide to the different options available. With insights from renowned experts such as Jason Fried of 37signals, Daniel Burka of Digg and Pownce, and Chris Messina of Citizen Agency, Foundation Website Creation with CSS, XHTML, and JavaScript provides invaluable information applicable to every web project—regardless of size, scope, or budget.