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Nathalia Sanchez
Nathalia Sanchez

Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Safari, Internet Explorer, Opera, Maxthon, Flock, Avant, Deepnet, Phaseout, Camino, SeaMonkey, and Netsurf are web browsers that were released between 1994 and 2011. They vary in speed, ease of use, and security features, with some being fast and easy to use while providing strong security, and others being slower, less intuitive, and offering weaker protection. The document provides details on the release dates, versions, and key characteristics of each browser.

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Google Chrome
DescriptionDate of release:11 December 2008Versions:Beta Channel to 11.0.696.28 for Macintosh, Windows, Linux and Chrome Frame platforms.Speed:The JavaScript used by Chrome, the V8 JavaScript engine, has features such as dynamic code generation, hidden class transitions, and precise garbage collection. Tests by Google showed that V8 was about twice as fast as Firefox 3.0.Ease of use: is simple and stable, minimalisticuser interface.Security: periodically retrieves updates of two blacklists one for phishing and one for malware, and warns users when they attempt to visit a harmful site. This service is also made available for use by others via a free public API called "Google Safe Browsing API". Google notifies the owners of listed sites who may not be aware of the presence of the harmful software.
Mozilla Firefox
DescriptionDate of release:was released on November 9, 2004Versions:1.0 -November 9, 2004.Version 1.5-on November 29, 2005.Mozilla Firefox 1.5.0.12. (Windows 95)On October 24, 2006, Mozilla released Firefox 2.Mozilla Firefox 2.0.0.20 (Windows NT 4.0, Windows 98, and Windows ME)Mozilla Firefox 3 was released on June 17, 2008.Firefox 3.0.19.On June 30, 2009Firefox 3.5Version 3.6 (latest version 3.6.16) it was released on January 21, 2010.version 3.6.4Version 3.6.6on March 22, 2011 Firefox 4, codenamed "Tumucumaque”
Ease of use: easySecurity: Firefox uses a sandbox security model, and limits scripts from accessing data from other web sites based on the same origin policy. It uses SSL/TLS to protect communications with web servers using strong cryptography when using the HTTPS protocol. It also provides support for web applications to use smartcards for authentication purposes.The Mozilla Foundation offers a "bug bounty“ to researchers who discover severe security holes in Firefox.Speed: Fast
Safari
DescriptionDeveloped by Apple and included as part of the Mac OS X operating system.the version of Safari for the Microsoft Windows, first released on June 11, 2007, supports Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7.Date of release:January7, 200Versions:Safari 1 on January7, 2003.Safari 2 on April 2005.Safari 3 on January 9, 2007.Safari 4 on June 2, 2008.Safari 5 on June 7, 2010.Speed: fastSecurity: malware-blocker, a phishing filter and support for EV (extended validation), also includes cookie blocking, private browsing, secure encryption, safe downloads and parental controls.
Internet Explorer
DescriptionInternet Explorer is the most popular Web browser because it comes with Windows.Date of release:started in the summer of 1994Versions:Internet Explorer 1 :August 16, 1995Internet Explorer 2: Noviembre 22, 1995Internet Explorer 3 :August 13, 1996.Internet Explorer 4 : September 1997Internet Explorer 5 : March 18, 1999Internet Explorer 6 : August 27, 200Internet Explorer 7 : October 18, 2006Internet Explorer 8 : March 19, 2009Internet Explorer 9 : March 14 ,2011Speed: slowSecurity:uses a zone-based security framework that groups sites based on certain conditions, including whether it is an Internet- or intranet-based site as well as a user-editable whitelist. Security restrictions are applied per zone; all the sites in a zone are subject to the restrictions.
opera
DescriptionDate of release:first released publicly with version 2.0 in 1996.Versions:version 2.0 in 1996Opera 4.0, in 2000Version 5.0 (released in 2000)version 8.5 (released in 2005)version 9.1 (released in 2006)Version 9.5Version 10.50(WINDOWS)Version 10.10Version 10.52(MAC)Version 10.60version 11 December 16, 2010, Security:option to delete private data, such as HTTP cookies, the browsing history, and the cache, with the click of a button. This lets users erase personal data after browsing from a shared computer. also check the web site that is being visited against blacklists for phishing and malware, and warn if it matches any of these lists. Opera supports SSL (Secure Sockets Layer), It provides an option for defining cookie storage and referrer logging properties and then specifically customizes them with appropriate sites, is able to block pop-up windows.Speed: fast
maxthon
DescriptionDate of release: Maxthon was based on MyIE, originally created by Changyou;withcontributions from users around the world in areas including plugins, skins and debugging. MyIE2 was renamed Maxthon in 2003Versions:Version 1.xThe latest releaseversion1.6.5.18 Version 2.xThe latest release versionVersion 3.xThe latest release version3.0.22.1100 beta ,March 2011Speed:is medium and the browser can be used without problems on any Windows based computer.Ease of use:integrates a very nice drag and drop capabilitySecurity: security is generally good. This browser is able to block ads and unwanted pop-ups. The browser cache can be deleted with just one click and your privacy will be protected. Maxthon is capable to block viruses and antispyware intrusions but is still weak at the phishing protection chapter.
flock
DescriptionDate of release:May 22, 2008Versions: version of Flock 1.0(for Mac) Version Flock 2.5Speed:Though a little slower to load, Flock does a good job of keeping your web movement quick and easy. We had no issues with compatibility.Ease of use: Flock's slick interface is fairly intuitive and user-friendly. We had no problems navigating the Internet using Flock. Security: is secure, with pop-ups, viruses, and spyware being blocked. You can also clear your browsing history quickly. Summary: flock is an ideal browser for keeping you up to date with your online social contacts, but for other browsing you may wish to use one of our higher ranked internet browsers. You might consider using Flock as a secondary browser to keep in touch with friends, with Firefox or Google Chrome as your main browser. 
avant
DescriptionBrowse multiple Web sites simultaneously, blocks unwanted pop-ups and Flash ads automatically. Operating System: Windows 98/Me/NT/2000/XP/2003 Server/Vista Date of Release: not availableVersions:Avant Browser 11 (January 26, 2011) 11.7 11.8.0.131  (March 16, 2011; 20 days ago)Speed: FastEase of use:Search bar, directories and news Search within site, search within page, and target word highlight buttons Quick Search facility .Security: was among the first browsers to have popup blocking, advertising server blocking, and one-click disabling of potential security vulnerabilities such as ActiveX, Java, and scripts.
Deepnet
DescriptionDate of Release: not availableVersions: version is 1.5.3 (BETA 3) Released on October 19, 2006.Speed:We had no problems viewing the web quickly and easily using Deepnet Explorer.Ease of use:Though not always as intuitive as our higher ranked Internet browsers, Deepnet Explorer usually allows you to do what you want to do. Tabbed browsing is utilized, complete with a save session function. The at-a-glance security button on each tab is a nice addition, but there is no way to quickly delete a tab. The interface is customizable, but seems sort of clunky.Security: block pop-ups and has anti-phishing. It doesn't however, block spyware or virusesSummary: Deepnet is not a very good alternative to our higher ranked Internet browsers. We would like to see some additional features like a smart toolbar or parental controls. Consider using Firefox to get these features and more. Or consider our other highly ranked internet browsers: Google Chrome, Internet Explorer, or Opera.
Phaseout
DescriptionDate of release: not availableVersions: unavailableSpeed: completely compatible with Internet Explorer, but on our computers ran a bit slower than we'd like. Ease of use: completely customizable and tailored to easy surfing. While the remote function is innovative, it seems unnecessary and doesn't add a lot of utility. PhaseOut provides most of the tools of a good browser, but they are not as easy to use as we would like.Security: comes with top-notch security features, including anti-phishing. Since it's Internet Explorer based you can also remove your browsing history quickly.
camino
DescriptionDate of release: Chimera 0.1 was released on February 13, 2002. Developers released Camino 0.7 on March 3, 2003.Versions:Camino 1.0, released on February 14, 2006.Camino 1.6.1, released May 20, 2008.Camino 2.0, released on November 18, 2009. Camino 2.0.7, released on March 22, 2011.Speed: MediumEase of use: easySecurity: Medium
Seamoney
DescriptionDate of release:July 2, 2005, announcement confirmed that SeaMonkey would officially become the name of the Internet suite superseding the Mozilla Suite.Versions:SeaMonkey, 1.0 Alpha (on September 15, 2005)SeaMonkey 1.0 stable ( on January 30, 2006). SeaMonkey 2.0 Alpha 2 (on December 10, 2008,)Speed: fastEase of use: easySecurity: medium
Netsurf
DescriptionDate of release:Startedin April 2002 but was released on 19 May 2007.Versions:NetSurf 1.0 ,on may 2007NetSurf 1.1 , on august 2007NetSurf 1.2 ,on march 2008NetSurf 2.0 ,on april 2009NetSurf 2.1 ,on may 2009NetSurf 2.5 ,on april 2010NetSurf 2.6 , september 2010Speed: mediumEase of use: easySecurity: slow
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  • 3. DescriptionDate of release:11 December 2008Versions:Beta Channel to 11.0.696.28 for Macintosh, Windows, Linux and Chrome Frame platforms.Speed:The JavaScript used by Chrome, the V8 JavaScript engine, has features such as dynamic code generation, hidden class transitions, and precise garbage collection. Tests by Google showed that V8 was about twice as fast as Firefox 3.0.Ease of use: is simple and stable, minimalisticuser interface.Security: periodically retrieves updates of two blacklists one for phishing and one for malware, and warns users when they attempt to visit a harmful site. This service is also made available for use by others via a free public API called "Google Safe Browsing API". Google notifies the owners of listed sites who may not be aware of the presence of the harmful software.
  • 5. DescriptionDate of release:was released on November 9, 2004Versions:1.0 -November 9, 2004.Version 1.5-on November 29, 2005.Mozilla Firefox 1.5.0.12. (Windows 95)On October 24, 2006, Mozilla released Firefox 2.Mozilla Firefox 2.0.0.20 (Windows NT 4.0, Windows 98, and Windows ME)Mozilla Firefox 3 was released on June 17, 2008.Firefox 3.0.19.On June 30, 2009Firefox 3.5Version 3.6 (latest version 3.6.16) it was released on January 21, 2010.version 3.6.4Version 3.6.6on March 22, 2011 Firefox 4, codenamed "Tumucumaque”
  • 6. Ease of use: easySecurity: Firefox uses a sandbox security model, and limits scripts from accessing data from other web sites based on the same origin policy. It uses SSL/TLS to protect communications with web servers using strong cryptography when using the HTTPS protocol. It also provides support for web applications to use smartcards for authentication purposes.The Mozilla Foundation offers a "bug bounty“ to researchers who discover severe security holes in Firefox.Speed: Fast
  • 7. Safari
  • 8. DescriptionDeveloped by Apple and included as part of the Mac OS X operating system.the version of Safari for the Microsoft Windows, first released on June 11, 2007, supports Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7.Date of release:January7, 200Versions:Safari 1 on January7, 2003.Safari 2 on April 2005.Safari 3 on January 9, 2007.Safari 4 on June 2, 2008.Safari 5 on June 7, 2010.Speed: fastSecurity: malware-blocker, a phishing filter and support for EV (extended validation), also includes cookie blocking, private browsing, secure encryption, safe downloads and parental controls.
  • 10. DescriptionInternet Explorer is the most popular Web browser because it comes with Windows.Date of release:started in the summer of 1994Versions:Internet Explorer 1 :August 16, 1995Internet Explorer 2: Noviembre 22, 1995Internet Explorer 3 :August 13, 1996.Internet Explorer 4 : September 1997Internet Explorer 5 : March 18, 1999Internet Explorer 6 : August 27, 200Internet Explorer 7 : October 18, 2006Internet Explorer 8 : March 19, 2009Internet Explorer 9 : March 14 ,2011Speed: slowSecurity:uses a zone-based security framework that groups sites based on certain conditions, including whether it is an Internet- or intranet-based site as well as a user-editable whitelist. Security restrictions are applied per zone; all the sites in a zone are subject to the restrictions.
  • 11. opera
  • 12. DescriptionDate of release:first released publicly with version 2.0 in 1996.Versions:version 2.0 in 1996Opera 4.0, in 2000Version 5.0 (released in 2000)version 8.5 (released in 2005)version 9.1 (released in 2006)Version 9.5Version 10.50(WINDOWS)Version 10.10Version 10.52(MAC)Version 10.60version 11 December 16, 2010, Security:option to delete private data, such as HTTP cookies, the browsing history, and the cache, with the click of a button. This lets users erase personal data after browsing from a shared computer. also check the web site that is being visited against blacklists for phishing and malware, and warn if it matches any of these lists. Opera supports SSL (Secure Sockets Layer), It provides an option for defining cookie storage and referrer logging properties and then specifically customizes them with appropriate sites, is able to block pop-up windows.Speed: fast
  • 14. DescriptionDate of release: Maxthon was based on MyIE, originally created by Changyou;withcontributions from users around the world in areas including plugins, skins and debugging. MyIE2 was renamed Maxthon in 2003Versions:Version 1.xThe latest releaseversion1.6.5.18 Version 2.xThe latest release versionVersion 3.xThe latest release version3.0.22.1100 beta ,March 2011Speed:is medium and the browser can be used without problems on any Windows based computer.Ease of use:integrates a very nice drag and drop capabilitySecurity: security is generally good. This browser is able to block ads and unwanted pop-ups. The browser cache can be deleted with just one click and your privacy will be protected. Maxthon is capable to block viruses and antispyware intrusions but is still weak at the phishing protection chapter.
  • 15. flock
  • 16. DescriptionDate of release:May 22, 2008Versions: version of Flock 1.0(for Mac) Version Flock 2.5Speed:Though a little slower to load, Flock does a good job of keeping your web movement quick and easy. We had no issues with compatibility.Ease of use: Flock's slick interface is fairly intuitive and user-friendly. We had no problems navigating the Internet using Flock. Security: is secure, with pop-ups, viruses, and spyware being blocked. You can also clear your browsing history quickly. Summary: flock is an ideal browser for keeping you up to date with your online social contacts, but for other browsing you may wish to use one of our higher ranked internet browsers. You might consider using Flock as a secondary browser to keep in touch with friends, with Firefox or Google Chrome as your main browser. 
  • 17. avant
  • 18. DescriptionBrowse multiple Web sites simultaneously, blocks unwanted pop-ups and Flash ads automatically. Operating System: Windows 98/Me/NT/2000/XP/2003 Server/Vista Date of Release: not availableVersions:Avant Browser 11 (January 26, 2011) 11.7 11.8.0.131  (March 16, 2011; 20 days ago)Speed: FastEase of use:Search bar, directories and news Search within site, search within page, and target word highlight buttons Quick Search facility .Security: was among the first browsers to have popup blocking, advertising server blocking, and one-click disabling of potential security vulnerabilities such as ActiveX, Java, and scripts.
  • 19. Deepnet
  • 20. DescriptionDate of Release: not availableVersions: version is 1.5.3 (BETA 3) Released on October 19, 2006.Speed:We had no problems viewing the web quickly and easily using Deepnet Explorer.Ease of use:Though not always as intuitive as our higher ranked Internet browsers, Deepnet Explorer usually allows you to do what you want to do. Tabbed browsing is utilized, complete with a save session function. The at-a-glance security button on each tab is a nice addition, but there is no way to quickly delete a tab. The interface is customizable, but seems sort of clunky.Security: block pop-ups and has anti-phishing. It doesn't however, block spyware or virusesSummary: Deepnet is not a very good alternative to our higher ranked Internet browsers. We would like to see some additional features like a smart toolbar or parental controls. Consider using Firefox to get these features and more. Or consider our other highly ranked internet browsers: Google Chrome, Internet Explorer, or Opera.
  • 22. DescriptionDate of release: not availableVersions: unavailableSpeed: completely compatible with Internet Explorer, but on our computers ran a bit slower than we'd like. Ease of use: completely customizable and tailored to easy surfing. While the remote function is innovative, it seems unnecessary and doesn't add a lot of utility. PhaseOut provides most of the tools of a good browser, but they are not as easy to use as we would like.Security: comes with top-notch security features, including anti-phishing. Since it's Internet Explorer based you can also remove your browsing history quickly.
  • 24. DescriptionDate of release: Chimera 0.1 was released on February 13, 2002. Developers released Camino 0.7 on March 3, 2003.Versions:Camino 1.0, released on February 14, 2006.Camino 1.6.1, released May 20, 2008.Camino 2.0, released on November 18, 2009. Camino 2.0.7, released on March 22, 2011.Speed: MediumEase of use: easySecurity: Medium
  • 26. DescriptionDate of release:July 2, 2005, announcement confirmed that SeaMonkey would officially become the name of the Internet suite superseding the Mozilla Suite.Versions:SeaMonkey, 1.0 Alpha (on September 15, 2005)SeaMonkey 1.0 stable ( on January 30, 2006). SeaMonkey 2.0 Alpha 2 (on December 10, 2008,)Speed: fastEase of use: easySecurity: medium
  • 28. DescriptionDate of release:Startedin April 2002 but was released on 19 May 2007.Versions:NetSurf 1.0 ,on may 2007NetSurf 1.1 , on august 2007NetSurf 1.2 ,on march 2008NetSurf 2.0 ,on april 2009NetSurf 2.1 ,on may 2009NetSurf 2.5 ,on april 2010NetSurf 2.6 , september 2010Speed: mediumEase of use: easySecurity: slow