Browsers

Chrome (beta)

Internet Explorer 8 beta 2
Microsoft's release should retain its browser base but doesn't yet have enough to lure loyal Firefox users back to Internet Explorer.

Firefox 3
If only for the speed, lightness of being, and security alone, Firefox remains our Editors' Choice for best Internet browser.

Mozilla Thunderbird 2
Mozilla Thunderbird 2 is a fine, free, extensible e-mail client and a solid alternative to pricey Microsoft Outlook 2007 or the free Windows Live Mail.

Internet Explorer 8 beta

Procomm Plus 4.8: Media Win9X/NT4
Specs: Media, Microsoft Windows 95, Microsoft Windows 98, Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 or later, 45 MB, 16 MB, 4.8, CD-ROM, Mouse or compatible device, Windows

Thomson ResearchSoft ProCite ( v. 5 . 0 )
Specs: 1 user, Complete package, Microsoft Windows 95, Microsoft Windows 98, Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows NT 4.0, 30 MB, Intel Pentium, 16 MB, 5.0, CD-ROM, Intel Pentium

Thomson ResearchSoft ProCite ( v.5 ) - complete package
Specs: 5 users, Complete package, Microsoft Windows 95, Microsoft Windows 98, Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows NT 4.0, 30 MB, Intel Pentium, 16 MB, Intel Pentium