Griping about Microsoft IE4

[Bill Drew]

I really don't understand the griping and whining about Interent
Explorer 4.  Yes, it can take over your desk top, BUT you can also turn
that ferature on/off in the settings under the Start menu.  It only
makes sense that IE4 be so closely integrated with Windows 95.  Remeber
that Microsoft is Windows 95.  I get sick of the whining from users and
other companies about a so called Microsoft monopoly.  If you don't like
Microsoft load LInux on your machine or go buy a Mac (remember "the
computer for the rest of us" that none of us could afford).

I am not an apologist for Microsoft.  My browser of choice currently is
Netscape Communicator but that may change if Microsoft keeps getting it
right.  Netscape has made a big mistake in making the browser so closely
integrated with such features as e-mail and newsgroups.  IE4 lest you
pick if you want to install e-mail or not.  On public stations we may be
removing Netscape and installing IE4 after it is in fianl release.  I am
getting sick and tired of Netscape ignoring the needs of libraries,
schools, and academic institutions.  We need a browser that is fully
configurable without spending $800 or more for a configuration
management program.

Thank you.
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