IBM Releases Communicator Beta for Warp The download

LAST UPDATED: Aug 23
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Super Special Report
by @Macarlo, Team OS/2
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READ TODAY: PMMAIL TIP FROM BETA TESTERS MAILING LIST>@@@

Hi, folks! Communicator 4.04 Beta for OS/2 available since July 31, 1998. I'm running it fine on OS/2 4.0 and 3.0! Click the option 4 down to see my Warp Show: Communicator, Navigator, WebNav and HotJava running uniteds on my Pentium 200!

1- Click here to see install process on @Macarlo's Warp 4.0>@@@
2- Click here to see Communicator running on @Macarlo's Warp 4.0>@@@
3- Click here to see Communicator running on @Macarlo's Warp 3.0>@@@
4- Click here to see Communicator, Navigator, WebNav and HotJava>@@@
5- Click here to read Communicator 's Readme file>@@@
6- Click here to see Communicator 's Preferences>@@@
7- Click here to see Communicator downloading file>@@@
8- Click here to see Communicator 's performance on Pentium 200>@@@
9- Click here to read about install on Warp 3.0 by Dmitry I. Platonoff >@@@
10-Click here to read about Dialog Enhancer and Communicator >@@@
11-Click here to see the register in the Netcenter >@@@
12-Click here to see the personalized Netcenter >@@@
13-Click here to see Communicator's Composer making page >@@@
14-Click here to read about WarpZip and Communicator >@@@
15-Click here to see the page where Communicator suicides >@@@
16-Click here to see the install process of Plug-in Pack >@@@

CLICK HERE TO READ TIPS FROM THE MAILING LIST>@@@

OS/2 really is a better operating system!

Fortify version 1.2.6 is now available on OS/2>@@@

Second Beta Definitely Improved>@@@

Video Problems? Use 65536>@@@

See All OS/2's Browsers
1 - Communicator 4.04>@@@
2 - Navigator 2.02>@@@
3 - HotJava 1.1.4>@@@
4 - WebNav 2.1>@@@
5 - Opera 2.12>@@@

IBM has made a pre-release version of Netscape Communicator 4.04 for OS/2 available to the public. The URL for this page is:

http://service5.boulder.ibm.com/pcpd.nsf/ocomm40+home

There are some reports that the initial posts of the NS 4.0 for OS/2 files are corrupt in some fashion and will not download, or will not work when downloaded. To verify that the downloaded file (os2en40.exe) for Communicator 4.0 Beta 1 is corrupted, it is 1.1 Megabytes (approx) where as it should be exactly 7.199.324Kb. The updated version of the Plug-in Pack appears to be fine though. Well, I, @Macarlo, downloaded this Communicator Beta fine, installed it also fine and I'm running it very fine in my Warp 4.0 and in my Warp 3.0. Congratulations for me, wich use only fixpaks from the Supersite CDs...In Warp 3.0 I simple install, like in Warp 4.0 and have not problems. The license agreement for the OS/2 Communicator Beta mentions Warp 4, Warp Server, and Workspace On Demand -- but does NOT mention Warp 3. This means that if you use the information on one of our earlier posts to modify the Communicator install program to allow it to be installed on Warp 3.0 you are probably violating IBM's license agreement.

As of August 21, updated versions for OS/2 of Communicator 4.04 and OS/2 Plug-in Pack v. 2.1 are available for download and I get both.

I'm surfing on the Net just fine with the Communicator Beta 4.04 for OS/2!

I have Windows98, Windows NT and Linux Red Hat installed on my Pentium 200 machine using OS/2's Boot manager and I compared the performance of Communicator between the 4 operating systems.

My test conclude that the Communicator Standard Edition runs much faster on Warp than on Win98, NT or Linux! This indicates to me that OS/2 really is a better operating system.Other advantages that I see are that Communicator is absolutely compatible with all the applets that I use such as X-File and X-It.With Communicator, the browser problem in Warp is solved! The only browser besides Communicator for Warp is HotJava running on Solaris on the SPARC machine. But I report several bugs in Composer and suicide in Java applets if Communicator 4.04 is running with Java 1.1.6. Warning! Basically, IBM Java 1.1.6 is broken. Don't use it with Communicator! Return to Java 1.1.4.

I suspect IBM is using SOHO OS/2 users like beta testers of a program - Communicator - wich the commercial version will are available only in Aurora, a very expensive server, like NT Server. This OS/2 users have not money to buy Aurora and won't can use Communicator gama. I suspect also there goes actual OS/2 Client: IBM is sponsoring NT, the new preferencial client of Warp Server. What you think about this, OS/2 user? Email to me: macarlo@macarlo.com

Communicator 4.04 for Warp have not problems for registration in Netcenter (Netscape Navigator 2.02 is don't accept if the user enter not an special command).

Netscape Communicator 4.04 for OS/2 Warp includes the latest installment of the Netscape Navigator Web browser for the OS/2 operating system, and supports the deployment of new Java and Web technologies. Download Netscape Communicator now and experience the following features:

Surf the web with Netscape Navigator.
Send and receive e-mail with Netscape Messenger.
Keep track of the latest postings in your favorite newsgroups with Netscape
Collabra.
Create your own web pages as easily as creating a document with your favorite word processor with Netscape Co.

There is now a mailing list
for Netscape for OS/2

Just send a message to:

ns4os2-subscribe@makelist.com
=> for general discussions about Netscape for OS/2

To send a message to this mailing list use:
=>ns4os2@makelist.com
(Note must be a member to send email to list)

Netscape Announces the Availability of Netscape
Communicator 4.5 Client Software for Windows

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. - July 31, 1998 -- New Preview Release to Provide Smart Browsing, High-Performance Email, and Flexible Roaming Access for Consumers and Corporate Users; Increases Integration With Netcenter, Netscape's Premier Portal Site

Netscape Communications Corporation (NASDAQ: NSCP) today announced that the preview release of Netscape Communicator4.5 is available for immediate download from the Netscape Netcenter Portal site. This latest version of the market-leading client software is targeted at consumers as well as business users, and features major product enhancements including Smart Browsing, high performance Internet email and Roaming Access support for mobile users. In addition, Netscape Communicator 4.5 delivers superior quality and ease of use. For corporations deploying Netscape Communicator 4.5, Mission Control Desktop will provide enhanced centralized management across multiple platforms.

"Netscape Communicator 4.5 is a must-have release for customers at home and at work who will instantly benefit from our continued commitment to technology innovation andsuperior product quality," said Bob Lisbonne, senior vice president of client products at Netscape. "Through the ongoing integration of our market-leading client software with our premier portal site, Netcenter, Netscape continues to raise the bar on Internet ease-of-use."

Announced a month ago in conjunction with Netscape's redesigned and expanded Netcenter 2.0, Netscape Smart Browsing allows millions of Internet users to findinformation quickly and easily anywhere on the Net by seamlessly integrating a new generation of services, hosted by the Netscape Netcenter portal site. Smart Browsing in Communicator 4.5 includes Internet Keywords, What's Related and NetWatch.

Netscape Messenger is the premier Internet email client for users at work and home. By combining a new three pane interface, new address book and dozens of usability improvements with performance enhancements, Netscape delivers a messaging client of superior quality. Users benefit from better message management as all mail folders and newsgroups appear in a third folder pane for quick and easy access. In addition, with the new Pinpoint Addressing feature, fast and accurate addressing frees users from hunting for
contacts in a separate address book or corporate directory while ensuring that mail goes to the right person.

For the first time, users can personalize their email messages by easily creating message templates for an email message. In addition, users can quickly upgrade from other email applications with an integrated wizard that lets users import mail folders, address books, and preferences from Eudora and Microsoft Outlook Express. Netscape Communicator 4.5 also allows users to take their email and personal address books on the road with new PalmPilot synchronization features. Corporate users who telecommute, share machines or roam between buildings at work can use Roaming Access to access their customized browsing and messaging environments from different computers.

Netscape Communicator 4.5 includes Netscape Navigator for Web browsing, Netscape Messenger for open email, Netscape Composer for Web-based word processing, Netscape Calendar for enterprise group scheduling and Netscape AOL Instant Messenger forreal-time chat. Netscape Mission Control Desktop enables enterprises to configure, centrally manage and update Communicator. The Netscape Client Customization Kitenables ISPs and OEMs to customize and brand Communicator. Available for immediate download from home.netscape.com, the Netscape Communicator 4.5 preview release is supported on 12 platforms and available on 33 platforms.

Netscape Communications Corporation is a leading provider of open software and services for linking people and information over enterprise networks and the Internet. The company offers a full line of clients, servers, development tools, commercial applications and professional services to create a complete platform for next-generation, online applications.Traded on NASDAQ under the symbol NSCP, Netscape Communications Corporation is based in Mountain View, California.

Additional information on Netscape Communications Corporation is available on the Internet at http://home.netscape.com by sending email to info@netscape.com or by calling (650) 937-2555 (corporations) or (650) 937-3777 (individuals).

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