Browser designed for libraries?

[Bill Drew]

After seeing Dan's messages about how small a market libraries actually
are for Netscape and Microsoft,  it occured to me perhaps libraries
should be approaching a company to desgin a browser just for use by
libraries.  Here is what I would like to see in such a browser:

1. built in telnet/tn3270 with full VT compatability (remember Cello?)
2. built in WAIS, gopher support
3. Java/Active X support
4. Separate browser from e-mail.
5. available on all platforms
6. Built in Z39.50 support to do away with need for intermediary Z39.50
to web client.
7. Low space/memory needs.
8. Full multimedia support without plugins.
9. fully configurable with password protection of configuration.
10. Powerful kiosk mode.

Now, how would we get such a tool developed without going to Netscape,
Microsoft, or anyone else making any money?
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Wilfred Drew (Call me "Bill"); Associate Librarian (Systems, Reference)
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