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Web Browser Evaluation - Spring 2001

Both Netscape and Microsoft have released new web browsers (Netscape 6.0x and Internet Explorer 5.5) that cause problems with University systems. With a growing number of services being delivered via the web some structured testing of Internet Explorer and Netscape against critical systems is necessary. IT Roundtable has proposed adding identification of a good web browser test site or sites as part of the charge to this team.

The team is asked to document issues related to use of specific browser/Java versions to access campus systems and services, and to develop general recommendations regarding the configuration and use of Communicator and Internet Explorer. In addition, the team is asked to confirm continued support for the recommended helper applications (Acrobat Reader, QuickTime, RealPlayer, Shockwave) and to test both browsers with the latest versions of the helper applications installed.

Background

• Operating System Guidelines
• Desktop Hardware Guidelines
• Charge to Teams
• Standards & Supported Products Process

Project Info

• Team members
• Mailing list (browser2001@isc.upenn.edu)
• Meetings

Evaluation

• Test Platforms
• Tester Matrix
• Test Script
• Results
• Final Report Draft

Documents & Deliverables

Relevant External Links

• Webreview Browser Compatibility Chart
• Webmonkey Browser Reference Chart
• Webreview Cascading Style Sheet Master Compatibility List and CSS Leader Board
• HTML Goodies' "What Works With What" Charts
• CNET Browser Playground
• NetMechanic Toolbox for Web Developers
• Browser Watch Lists of All Known Browsers A-N M-Z
• Browser Watch Browser News
• The Web Standards Project Browser Upgrade Page
• CNET - 12 Must Have Browser Plug-Ins

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