Browsing opportunities: 11 Web browsers tested


Contents
Introduction
Avant Browser
Camino
Faststone
Firefox
Internet Explorer
iRider
Netscape
Opera
Safari
Secondary Browser
UltraBrowser
Specifications
Editor's choice
About RMIT

Secondary Browser

This is a non-standard browser for administrators rather than your average Web surfer, or even developer. Tools exist for checking the speed of access to Web sites and reporting process for trouble times. There seems to be no facility to browse local drives, although local files can be accessed if you know the path. A fault in the interface sometimes hides the cursor in the address bar, which can thus appear to be without keyboard focus.

The tabbing is excellent as it allows for multiple rows. The help file only deals with aspects that differ from more mainstream software packages. There is no search toolbar. Also, there is no proper history list apart from what appears in the drop down list of the address bar.

This is an MSIE-based program, although I found no access to the security/privacy settings through Secondary Browser. The name says it all really; use it, but not as a standalone product. Keep ready access to a primary browser. It is Windows/IE based and supports six European languages. Download a free trial and pay AU$40 if you like it. E-mail technical support is provided for registered users.

Product Secondary Browser
Price Download free trial, ~AU$40
Vendor Secondary Protocol.com
Phone 1-866-649-2948 (US)
Web www.secondaryprotocol.com
 
Interoperability
Windows only.
Futureproofing ½
Standards compliant, secure, regular updates.
ROI
Specialised, unique tools.
Service
E-mail technical support.
Rating
Secondary Browser
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