alternative browser questions!?

Question

i am using netscape 8.1....i have tried firefox,opera and found that netscape suits my needs
however i have some questions for any experienced netscape users.....1)i am using avast4 anti-virus..is this ok for use with netscape 2)i really need a good spyware prevention and detection utility,is there a good,safe program avalible or can i use my existing software(spy-bot,adaware),i really need at least 1 program that will permenently monitor the netscape browser for spyware and adware 3)why is it when i use netscape i always get tracking cookies in a spybot scan

any help please

Answer 1

You will always get tracking cookies unless you clear cookies after each browser closes.

Spyware is mainly an Active X thing, which is IE's thing. Using an alternative browser helps because it doesn't support active X.

I have used firefox since the days it was phoenix and have NEVER had spyware issues ever. I run a check every month or 2 but don't have any problems. It's also about safe browsing. Antivirus also is antivirus, while it claims to cleanup spyware, I'd prefer to stick to a spyware specific program. I use AVG antivirus and then adaware SE, spywareblaster (prevents not cleans), Spybot S&D, and Webroot Spysweeper. I use various ones to scan to make sure I can get a good range definitions to scan for spyware. Never had a problem, ever.

Answer 2

I bet you find "2" tracking cookies. Netscape always uses the same 2. It's not a biggie. Just ignore them.