Netscape will officially end support for their software on March 1st with the release of version 9.0.0.6 of their web browser software. Firefox, Thunderbird, and Flock are being suggested as alternatives to the dying software, according to this page. Netscape had this to say about the decision:

Given AOL’s current business focus and the success the Mozilla Foundation has had in developing critically-acclaimed products, we feel it’s the right time to end development of Netscape branded software.

If you still find yourself scratching your head with questions like “Will I still be able to use Netscape?” or “Who on Earth still uses Netscape?!” then you can find some of your answers at this post on the Netscape Blog. Although you probably won’t find an answer to the latter question because the answer is pretty much no one as far as I’ve ever met or heard.

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3 Comments »

1. 
   Devin de Gruyl
   February 24, 2008 at 8:19 pm

   My dad still uses Netscape, actually, because he’s never been able to find a way to move his old mail from Netscape’s client (vintage 7.2) to anything more modern.

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   Migo
   February 24, 2008 at 9:25 pm

   Show your dad these three articles, they may be able to help him.
   Migrating Your Mail to Thunderbird
   Migrate from Mozilla Suite or Netscape to Thunderbird
   How do I import Netscape 7.1 mail in Thunderbird

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   Devin de Gruyl Reply:
   February 24th, 2008 at 10:22 pm

   He reads the site, so he’ll be sure to see them. Thanks!

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