Firefox. Opera. Safari. You've heard the names. You may have thought about trying one out, or you may have already switched. You may think it doesn't matter what program you use to view the web—but it does.
Since the end of the original “Browser Wars,” Microsoft Internet Explorer has dominated the web. The last few years have shown that domination by a single browser has harmed the web and the computers that connect to it. Fortunately, there are many alternative browsers to choose from, and a resurgence of interest in keeping those choices available.
Mozilla Firefox is leading the pack and continues to make gains against Internet Explorer. Safari has had phenomenal success, becoming the primary browser for Mac OS X users. Opera continues to innovate and has a dedicated following.
And that's only the beginning of the list.
- Why should I care about alternative browsers?
- What can I do to help?
- I'm convinced! Show me the browsers!
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Alternative Browser Alliance