AMSD Ariadna for Windows 95

AMSD Ariadna for Windows 95 -- Ariadna is a new 32-bit web browser from out of Russia that offers features strikingly similar to UdiWWW. Like UdiWWW, it includes full tables, mailto, and HTML 3 support while lacking the same for FTP and Usenet news. The latest version also includes a basic-level integrated Internet telephone client, Easy Talk, which can handle both conversations in both half and full-duplex mode. Several features lacking in Ariadna relative to UdiWWW include PNG file support and extensive configuration settings. However, Ariadna does include support for caching, multiple browsers (with a new browser command), a URL wizard utility, an advanced bookmark management system, client side image mapping, quick tables, background sound support, global font sizing, download statistics, and support for proxies. Again, like UdiWWW, Ariadna is currently missing a few too many features to make it a viable download when superior browsers like Netscape and Internet Explorer are as easily attainable. Features missing relative to the competition include frames and targeted windows, progressive JPEG support, extensive online help documentation, security, and more. Overall, while Ariadna is not quite in the same league as Netscape or Internet Explorer, it does offer many solid features and does so with impressive speed. Look for future releases of Ariadna to help make it a serious contender to the heavy hitters like Netscape and Internet Explorer. Pros: Full tables and mailto support, multiple browsers support, easy to use, freeware Cons: Still lacks many features, slower than Netscape and Internet Explorer New: Client side image mapping, background sound support, built-in 'net telephone 'Easy Talk', more Version Reviewed: 1.1 Beta 1 Date of Review: 5/23/96 Reviewer: Forrest Stroud apps conference Main Menu