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Netscape Communications recently released a new version of its popular web browser. The new version, Communicator 4.6, includes various updates including Instant Messenger, updated NetHelp content, and improved security.
The update itself is relatively minor, but it marks the end of Windows 3.1 support in the Netscape product--a far more significant issue. While Microcomputer Services does not recommend upgrading for the sake of upgrading, we do recommend that UO departments plan to replace Windows 3.1 computers with 95/98 or NT (soon to be called Windows 2000).
Other 3.1 Drawbacks. Windows 3.1 users currently lack file-format compatibility with current versions of Microsoft Office, a commonly used software package that includes Word. Moreover, Windows 3.1 computers may also have Year 2000-related problems.