Updated Netscape 4.08?

[Andrew Mutch]

OK, I know I'm going to get dirty looks for mentioning this BUT....

A lot of people still use Netscape 4.08 for public internet because it is so easy
to secure and people are familiar with it.  But let's face it, it's a dog dealing
with Java, it hasn't been updated in years and doesn't support current web
standards.  However, it appears that the current download available on the
Netscape site has been updated.  Look here:

ftp://ftp.netscape.com/pub/communicator/english/4.08/windows/windows95_or_nt/navigator_standalone

and you can see the file has been updated in the last 6 months

7/25/2001 6:14:00 AM

So, I'm wondering if Netscape has done some updating to 4.08 to address some of
these issues?

I'm just curious as if there has been any change or this doesn't mean anything at
all.  Yes, I know we need to get rid of 4.08 but until Netscape/Mozilla puts out
something that can be securely locked down, I think 4.08 will be hanging around
for a while.

Andrew Mutch
Library Systems Technician
Waterford Township Public Library
Waterford, MI