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An important part of using the Internet is making sure that you upgrade your web browser. What is a web browser? It is the software that you use to surf the Internet, but most people call it either Netscape or Internet Explorer. You might be asking, “Why is it so important?” It is important for several different reasons:
Encryption – If you are going to be making purchases on the Internet, you should keep up with the latest encryption that is available. Currently, Netscape and Internet Explorer use 128-bit encryption. This helps to protect you against your information being stolen. In Internet Explorer you can check your level of encryption by selecting About Internet Explorer from under the Help heading. In Netscape, check About Communicator under the Help heading.
Websites – If you have been to a website and have not been able to view all of its content, or if you are receiving error messages from Java and other programs, then it is time for you to upgrade.
New Things – When you get upgrades, you get the newest developments in software.
Currently, Internet Explorer has version 5.5 available. Netscape’s current versions are 6.2 and Communicator 4.78.
To find out more about downloading the newest software, try these links:
http://www.netscape.net
http://www.download.com
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/ie/default.htm
(this is the homepage for Internet Explorer.)
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