Netscape Releases Netscape Navigator 2.0

Netscape Communications recently released Netscape Navigator 2.0, a major new 
version of its popular client software for the Internet. This official release 
version runs under Macintosh, Windows 3.1, Windows 95, Windows NT, and X Window 
System operating environments.

New Features 
Netscape Navigator 2.0 includes a full suite of Internet applications, including 
Web browsing and new collaboration features such as interactive email and 
integrated threaded discussion groups. It also includes support for Live 
Objects, including frames, inline plug-ins, JavaScript, and Java applets. 
Embedded spreadsheets, animation, streaming audio and video, and 3-D 
capabilities are just a few of the features made possible by Live Object 
technology.

Plug-ins
In addition, many developers have created software plug-ins that extend the 
capabilities of Netscape Navigator 2.0. Some of the better known plug-ins  
include the Acrobat Amber Reader from Adobe Systems; RealAudio from Progressive 
Networks; and Shockwave for Director from Macromedia. Netscape provides access 
to these plug-ins through its home page at

http://home.netscape.com/

(Go to the plug-ins link under the heading "Netscape Navigator 2.0 Released.")

Distribution
Netscape Navigator 2.0 is free to students and staff of academic 
institutions. At MIT, a Netscape 2.0 installer is available for 
downloading from the server net-dist. If you have questions about 
installing or using Netscape Navigator 2.0, call the Computing Help 
Desk at x3-4101.