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Technology Tip Number 84
Browsing the Web with a Browser

Web browsers are programs that are used to view the internet.  The most popular web browsing program is Microsoft's Internet Explorer.  Chances are rather high that you are viewing this webpage through Internet Explorer right now.  There are other web browsers out there and they are usually free to download.  Below is a screenshot of some of the most common web browsers and a link to more information about them:

MS Internet Explorer:
This is the most common web browser and the one we use here at school.  Just in case you’re curious here’s a link to more information about Internet Explorer:  http://www.microsoft.com/windows/ie/default.mspx

 

Firefox: 
Some of our students are using this at home.  It is said to have better security than internet explorer.  Here is a link to the free download for more information:  http://www.mozilla.com/firefox/

 

Opera 8:
This one is supposed to be popular in Europe.  Here’s a link to their free download in case you’d like to try it at home:  http://www.opera.com/

 

Netscape:
This was the first really big web browser.  Apparently its still around, here’s a link to their site:  http://browser.netscape.com/

 

 

PRACTICE ACTIVITY Take a look at one or two of these other browsers sometime today.  If you'd like to you could even download one and see if you like it.

TO KEEP ON LEARNING:  To find out more about different web browsers try searching the internet for:

How web browsers work
New web browsers
 

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