Browsing opportunities: 11 Web browsers tested


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

Avant Browser

Internet Explorer users will immediately feel comfortable with this browser. Button icons and menu layout are similar, but more functions are available. In fact, Avant Browser inherits most of its functionality directly from the version of IE installed on your system.

Generally I found it very easy to use, although it isn't keen to start up offline. The application window can act as a standard multiple document interface with tiled or maximised windows; tabs allow easy access to each window. It has good navigation controls, and page zooming and search toolbars are present. Language support is excellent, with the interface being able to switch instantaneously between any of 34 languages -- provided your computer is set up to support the appropriate fonts.

The product is free, but donations are keenly accepted by Avant's author. Customer support is provided via a Web forum. Avant is available for MS Windows only and is reliant on the presence of Internet Explorer.

Product Avant Browser 10.0
Price Freeware, donations appreciated.
Vendor Avant Browser
Email author@avantbrowser.com
Web www.avantbrowser.com
 
Interoperability ½
Excellent language support, but Windows only.
Futureproofing
Somewhat MSIE dependent, regular upgrades.
ROI
Fair quality and easy install.
Service
Web forum only.
Rating ½
Avant Browser
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