Gordon's WebLog

You may have noticed that I have started using Technorati tags with this post. Hopefully they will be indexed by Technorati, but in view of the many problems reported by fellow-bloggers (read THIS POST for just one experience) I won't hold my breath. Alse see THIS POST for a very good summarry of Technorati tagging.

AN UPDATE TO MY ORIGINAL POST I'VE JUST COME ACROSS FLOCK. IT REALLY IS A GREAT BROWSER WITH SEVERAL VERY NICE USEFUL FEATURES, ESPECIALLY THE WONDERFUL NEWS READER. WHY NOT TRY IT OUT ? VISIT THE HOME SITE HERE

Please note. I am a Windows user, so do not include Mac alternative browsers in this summary.

Whilst Internet Explorer still holds about 70% of the market share, there ARE alternatives, and here are a few you might like to read about and download. Apart from those listed here there is an extremely comprehensive list of archived browsers at Evolt.org. You will be absolutely amazed at how many different browsers are available ! Log onto the site and have a look.

My own favourite browser which I now use most of the time is Maxthon Tabbed Browser. This is a powerful multi-page web browser based on the Internet Explorer engine with a highly customizable interface and many additional efficient features including pop-up blocking, auto-scrolling, form filling, external tools, plugin support, a newsgroup-browsing mode, skins, mouse gestures and an auto-hide panel. It also provides theme support, extended Unicode support, enhanced toolbars and much more. Learn more...

Advanced Browser. Surf the Web Faster! This browser was built for speed. You should get less crashes and lockups with this browser. Great design - solid performance - includes memory enhancer that outperforms all other browsers in it's class. Best of all it is 100% Free - No Adware, No Popups, No Spyware - just one great browser for you to enjoy! Learn More...

The super fast Opera web browser has been hailed the fastest web browser on Earth by users and press world-wide, and offers advanced technology you won't find in ordinary web browsers. The Opera browser doesn't use an MS Internet Explorer engine and is available as a free or paid version. Learn more...

Firefox free web browser is fast, standards-compliant and full of useful features including tabbed multi-page browsing, popup blocking, browser extensions and themes. Firefox does not use MS's Internet Explorer engine. Learn more...

PhaseOut is a tabbed customizable web browser with features including one click searches in multiple search engines, popup killer, security and privacy functions, fast previewing of web page thumbnails, skin manager and tools to organize your collections of favorite sites. Learn more...

The Avant Browser is a fast, stable, user-friendly, versatile multi-window free web browser. It allows the user to browse multiple web sites simultaneously and block all unwanted pop-up windows and flash ads. Learn more...

The SlimBrowser is a tabbed multiple page web browser that brings a large range of convenient and powerful features. It has an integrated pop up blocker, skinned window frame, quick searching, automatic login and form filler. Learn more...

Netscape v 8, speed, flexibility and probably more security choices than any other browser. Tabbed browsing has been expanded so you can open all of your favorite web sites in one window automatically. Learn more...

And finally ... Not really a browser, but an RssReader. Grab the latest headlines from RSS compliant web sites. FANTASTIC ! Learn more...