Netscape's last big chance
infoworld.com
"Netscape will not be making money off of its browser anymore, but
corporate users still want a stable Web desktop. Will Netscape provide
one? It isn't likely, based on changes since June.
THEN: In June 1997, Netscape announced "Mercury" (Communicator 5.0),
which was due early in 1998. Features included a client-side object
store, a universal inbox, replication, roaming support, and fax and
voice mail integration.
NOW: Last week, officials declined to comment on Communicator 5.0
features, due date, or even level of resources devoted to it. Rather,
they say Netscape will publish source code March 31. Then, unknown
features of Communicator 5.0 will emerge from public entities, for
delivery in an undetermined timeframe."
I find this disturbing. Has anybody used Sun's Hotjava? Will it be
suitable alternative if Communicator is discontinued? |
