Some analysts scoff at the very idea of alternative Web browsers -- any alternative, that is, to the dominant Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT) Internet Explorer. However, other browsers offer users some attractive features in addition to freedom from Microsoft, including speed, versatility, reduced hard drive footprint and ease of use. rowsers such as Mozilla, Opera, OmniWeb, Chimera and iCab have followers who swear by their speed and functionality. And there are a number of other more minor players, many of which can be used either for free or for a small shareware fee. Clearly, the number of alternative browsers indicates that developers have recognized the small but growing demand for alternatives to Internet Explorer.
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