Contrary to what the recent rumors, stating Netscape may stop its leading browser, it seems Netscape is on the verge of releasing a beta version of Netscape 6.1. Those rumors were poked by the fact Netscape President, Jim Bankoff, told Reuters last week "six months from now, you won't consider Netscape to be a browser company." Our colleagues from CNet report: Netscape Communications is preparing to release an upgrade to the latest version of its Web browser, a move that comes as it seeks to bolster other parts of its business in the face of evaporating market share. Sources familiar with the 6.1 release said it would be faster and more stable than its predecessor. Other changes include a new cache for storing frequently accessed files, an upgraded mail program, new search functionality, and--borrowing a page from competitor Microsoft's Internet Explorer browser--drop-down auto-complete for Web page forms.
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