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Your Next PC Could Use Netscape

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It sure is a sign of the times. Firefox is growing in popularity and one of the largest PC manufacturers decides to distribute Netscape’s web browser alongside Internet Explorer.   Usersof the new systems will be able to choose Netscape 8 or Internet Explorer as their default browser during the setup process. Netscape 8.0 is based on the popular Firefox code and will automaticallyadjust its safety and security settings to protect users.   "HP is pleased to offer our customers a choice with the addition of the Netscape browser to our consumer PC line up," saidNick Labosky, Director of Worldwide Consumer PC Beyond-the-Box group at HP. "By including Netscape 8.0 on our PCs, HP is providing people a more secure computing experience via the browser’scutting-edge security features and other functionality that make being online safer for our customers."

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