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Resources for Office Professionals at EMU

Which Browser Should You Use?

There are a lot of available web browsers today, and they are getting better all the time. There is no reason not to experiment with different browsers to find one that works for you. Almost all web browsers are provided FREE of charge, with an easy download and installation process. Consider the following browser possibilities.
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Customizing your system for greatest efficiency includes your web browser, too. Choose a browser you like, and use the "bookmarks" or "favorites" feature to return easily to web pages you use frequently.

"Officially" supported browsers
• We "support" Explorer and Netscape, but all standard browsers will work
• Mac users must use IE 4.5/5.2 to use Banner (but only for Banner)

Some browser options - free (see www.emich.edu/aboutsite.html for further info)
Internet Explorer (IE) for Windows - still the most popular browser
Internet Explorer (IE) for Mac
Netscape for Windows and Mac
AOL (with paid AOL subscription only)
Firefox (formerly Firebird) information | downloads for Windows and Mac
Avant information and download for Windows only
Mozilla information | downloads for Windows and Mac
Safari information and download for Mac only
Camino information - Mac only (beta) download
Opera information | downloads for a variety of operating systems
Others: Lynx (text), Galeon, Enigma, etc.

Report a different browser you would like to add to this list here.


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