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Re: Netscape V3.0 on Linux

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From: Wayne Jackson
Date: Wed, 21 Aug 1996 00:00
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Philip MIzzi wrote:
> 
> Can anyone explain to me why Netscape 3.0 under Linux does not have the
> same Plug In support as the Windows version. It's most annoying!!!!!!
> Moreover, will it ever have????
> 
> Philip Mizzi

Windows stuff and Linux stuff are totally different.

What I mean is that these companies who write these add ons may know
nothing about Linux also given that Linux is FREEWARE (well sort of)
they are not getting there money for it.

Let us look at it this way.  80% of users are using a Windows product
whether 95, NT or 16-bit windows.  and don't forget the poor unfortunant
souls who use apples.
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From: Wayne Jackson <wjackson@powerup.com.au>
Subject: Re: Netscape V3.0 on Linux
Date: 1996/08/21
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