Software Download

Netscape Communicator
 
(1) Choose Operating System, Language and Product Version
Make your selections from the menus below. If the operating system you need is not shown in the pulldown menu, you may need to select another version or check the Vendor Supported versions.

Add components to Communicator now.
Check here if you want to download ALL of the Communicator components now (this is recommended only if you have a high-speed Internet connection). You will also be given the opportunity to add components when you install Communicator for the first time.
Download strong U.S./Canada-only encryption if available.
Check here if you want the U.S./Canada-only version with strong encryption always enabled. Strong encryption is useful if you use your Netscape software to view or send sensitive information, such as credit card or bank account numbers, over the Internet. You will be asked to fill out an eligibility declaration before downloading. Available to U.S. and Canadian citizens or permanent residents only.

(2) Review Your Options
Netscape invites you to evaluate Communicator free of charge or to purchase a license. You should decide which category best describes your situation:

  • Personal, business, and government use: Anyone may download software and use it free of charge for evaluation purposes. The evaluation period is limited to 90 days for businesses and government organizations. Select the Download For Free method.
  • (After the evaluation period, Netscape asks that you purchase a license. The company relies on the honor system for those who elect to continue using the product after the evaluation period. Select the Buy Now method.)

  • Added features for purchasers: If you choose to purchase a license, you are entitled to 90 days of installation assistance in addition to the software. Subscribers also receive email notification when new upgrades are available and enjoy faster download times from a "subscriber's only" server. Select the Buy Now method.
  • Educational and nonprofit use: Members of educational institutions and employees of charitable nonprofit organizations may use Netscape software free of charge. Select the Download For Free method.

(3) Begin Downloading

Please click a Download For Free or a Buy Now button below.

U.S. and Canadian Customers Customers From Other Countries

Click here to begin downloading. Or you may also choose to download from a non-Netscape site.

You will be asked to provide more information to complete your order.

Click here to begin downloading. Or you may also choose to download from a software distributor in your own country. This distributor may ask you to supply information about yourself before downloading.

You will be asked to provide more information to complete your order.

NOTE TO COMMUNICATOR USERS: If you choose to cancel downloading, you may be able to resume downloading where you left off by clicking the Download For Free button a second time.


ADDITIONAL SOFTWARE DOWNLOAD INFORMATION
Instructions: How to Download | How to Install | FAQ
Program Terms: Preview Releases | Licenses | Educational Users
Product Info: Installation Options | Overview of Products
Subscriptions: Server Subscription Information
Browser Subscription Information | Subscriber Download Area


If you have any problems downloading, please read the Software Download FAQ or email us.

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