Date sent: Sun, 14 Jun 1998 22:15:53 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: ZDNet Update:Browser Wars, Round Five
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From: "ZDNet Update"
Greetings from ZDNet,
Here's what's hot this week:
-Inside Guide to PC Expo
-Workstations square off
-Starcraft Game Guide
-50 fabulous Internet downloads
-Where is DHTML?
-Win 98: Should you upgrade?
-Portable PCs: more for less
-PhotoShop pumps up
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_____Reviews____________________________________
BROWSER WARS: ROUND FIVE
Thought the browser wars were over? Nope! Microsoft's Internet
Explorer 5.0 is here; get the first preview. Also: learn more
about Netscape’s next-generation browser project.
http://www.zdnet.com/chkpt/zdnu9806015001/www.zdnet.com/products/content/pcmf/0611/325835.html
WORKSTATIONS SQUARE OFF
Intel's 400-MHz Pentium II is starting to show up in
workstations. Windows Sources tests its performance
in two blazing systems.
http://www.zdnet.com/chkpt/zdnu9806015001/www.zdnet.com/products/content/wins/0607/319458.html
_____Games_______________________________________
DOWNLOAD THE STARCRAFT GAME GUIDE
You asked for it, you got it. Now, download our gigantic
Starcraft guide and have every race, unit, structure,
and strategy at your fingertips. Check out our free
sample chapter.
http://www.zdnet.com/chkpt/zdnu9806015001/www.gameguides.com/guides/strcraft/index.html
UNREAL REVIEW
Epic MegaGames' first-person shooter is undoubtedly
the best-looking action game ever. But is the game
itself worthy of such a glossy coat? Tahsin Shamma
takes a look at the long-awaited Unreal.
http://www.zdnet.com/chkpt/zdnu9806015001/www.gamespot.com/action/unreal/index.html
_____Downloads _________________________________
MINI-GOLF GETS ALL WET
Jonesing for windmills and all-weather
carpet? The ultimate mini-golf sim,
Sierra's 3D Ultra Mini-Golf tees off on
LaunchPad-- and takes you underwater!
http://www.zdnet.com/chkpt/zdnu9806015001/www.hotfiles.com/lpad/minigolf.html
SCORE EARLY AND OFTEN
Enter the championship round early with
our World Cup collection of the best
soccer games for the PC -- enter this
virtual stadium for the game of your life!
http://www.zdnet.com/chkpt/zdnu9806015001/www.hotfiles.com/hotfiles/worldcup98.html
50 FABULOUS INTERNET DOWNLOADS
Free browsers. Free servers. Free search.
Free chat. Free speed. Free 3D. Free HTML.
In all, 50 Fabulous Internet Files. Oh, did we
mention they're all free?
http://www.zdnet.com/chkpt/zdnu9806015001/www.hotfiles.com/hotfiles/free698.html
_____Internet______________________________________
THREADS: SEARCH NET DISCUSSION GROUPS
Got questions? Our new search tool has the answers.
Information about every topic you can imagine is just a
click away in Internet discussion groups.
http://www.zdnet.com/chkpt/zdnu9806015001/www.zdnet.com/products/iu/dejanews/
WHY HAVEN’T YOU SEEN MUCH DHTML?
If DHTML is so cool, where's all the dynamic content?
After comparing notes with other developers, Alicia
reveals five clear reasons you haven't seen much DHTML
and helps you to decide whether you should use it.
http://www.zdnet.com/chkpt/zdnu9806015001/www.zdnet.com/products/iu/webscoop/0698/08/index.html
_______________Help!___________________________
WIN 98: SHOULD YOU UPGRADE?
Windows 98 has been in the news a lot
lately, but what's the real story? Should you
upgrade? Are the benefits worth the time
and trouble? Here are some things to help
you decide.
http://www.zdnet.com/chkpt/zdnu9806015001/www.zdnet.com/zdhelp/howto_help/win98upgrade/upgrade_1.html
_______________Shopping_______________________
INSIDERS’S GUIDE TO PC EXPO 98
Whether or not you can make it to New York City this week,
Computer Shopper's special issue has got buyers covered for
one of the hottest trade shows of the year. Find out which
products offer show-stopping value, factor the trends into
your next purchase decision, and even learn how to walk
the show floor like a seasoned pro.
http://www.zdnet.com/chkpt/zdnu9806015001/netbuyer.zdnet.com/texis/netbuyer/ddoframe.html?rg=r129&u=www.zdnet.com/netbuyer/edit/cshopper/content/extra/pcexpo98/
BEST DEALS FOR NET ACCESS
If you're fed up with your ISP or think you could be getting more
for your money, now is a great time to switch. Our survey of
more than 500 ISPs shows you where to find the bargains and
how to avoid the lemons.
http://www.zdnet.com/chkpt/zdnu9806015001/www.icomputing.com/content/anchors/199806/08/access.value/
________________Magazines__________________________
PORTABLE PCS – GET MORE FOR LESS
Desktop system aren't the only PCs
dropping in price: Notebooks are getting
cheaper as they get faster, too. Take a look
at three new units in the $2000 range, plus the
$800 GeoBook "personal notebook"
from Brother.
http://www.zdnet.com/chkpt/zdnu9806015001/www.zdnet.com/familypc/content/9805/reviews/index.html
___________________Macworld________________________________
PHOTOSHOP PUMPS UP
Get ready to rumble with Photoshop's most muscle-bound
upgrade ever. If you want to gain the upper hand on
Photoshop 5's powerful new features, read our Expert
Guide by Deke McClelland, the man who wrote the book
on Photoshop.
http://www.zdnet.com/chkpt/zdnu9806015001/macworld.zdnet.com/pages/july.98/Feature.4360.html
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_______________________ZD InfoBeads_________________________
E-COMMERCE ADOPTION IS RISING
The whole idea of using the web as a means of making
"millions while you sleep" is attractive to businesses
of any size. However, the development and implementation of an
eCommerce system is not easy. Yet, businesses are adding
these systems in increasing numbers, but the kinds of companies
driving it aren't who you'd expect.
http://www.zdnet.com/chkpt/zdnu9806015001/www.ci.infobeads.com/default.asp?module=insider&topic=Internet&story=eCommerce_0610
_____________QuickPoll______________________________________
WILL YOU STICK WITH INTEL OR SWITCH YOUR CHIP?
If more chip options were available, would you stick with
an Intel processor inside your computer, or would you opt
for a cheaper, no-name brand? If the government wins its
anti-monopoly action against Intel, you might soon have to
make this choice. Vote in this week's ZDNet Quick Poll!
http://www.zdnet.com/chkpt/zdnu9806015001/www.quickpoll.com
__________jobEngine.com Update___________________________
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NEW STORIES EVERY DAY
The ZDNet home page has a baker's dozen of new highlights six
days a week. Don't miss a day.
http://www.zdnet.com/chkpt/zdnu980302001/www.zdnet.com
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