On Tue, 13 Mar 2001 08:05:56 -0700, Thomas Tabler wrote:
> Dear List:
> I don't know much about this sort of thing. I am reluctant perhaps
> to believe that such is possible in straight DOS {not Windows 16-bit
> either}. As for Opera {the version you refer to} does it run with
> Win32s?
The current free ad-supported version of Opera is designed for Windows 95
and higher. I believe there are other versions available for Windows 3.x.
If you are running Opera for Windows 95 you can use Dial-up NetWorking.
If you are using a version for Windows 3.x, then I believe you will have to
use third party software for the dialup and Winsock thing.
> I am reluctant to download more without first being SURE that
> it will work on my machine. Perhaps on a computer with more RAM, etc.
Opera does not require as much RAM or as much disk space as comparable
versions of MSIE or NetScape. Another advantage of using Opera is that
it can be very easily and completely uninstalled if you decide you don't
like it. I have heard that MSIE can be very difficult to uninstall.
> but my sister wants Windows, because that is a business standard.
Business standards consist of complying with rules, regulations, laws, and
ethical principles in the conduct of commercial enterprises. Computers and
their operating systems do not promote business standards. People do.
> So
> why should I prefer Opera if I am not going to use it in any practical
> way {can you subscribe to any bill-paying service using an external
> program like SSHDOS client?} Is this a panic going on because of the
> WEB-STANDARDS.org? I hope they fail. Which leads me back to the same
> thing-- why don't use Netscape, since I will not need more external
> stuff and that requires Linux. I like being a DOS user too, but that's
> not the point. I feel that Arachne can meet my needs for most things.
> Even Michael uses Netscape, but not with Windoze. Enough said.
The problem with using either MSIE or NetScape with Windows is that these
two major browsers are much more resource-hungry than Opera. Another good
reason for choosing Opera is that it offers far superior language support
than either NetScape or MSIE, IMHO. I agree that Arachne can meet most
people's needs for most things.
Regards,
Sam Heywood
