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Friday, Aug. 21, 1998
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New Netscape browser fixes glitch in e-mail
From Staff Writer wire services
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. - Netscape Communications Corp. on Thursday released a new version of its World Wide Web browser that fixes a widely publicized e-mail bug capable of crashing computers.
The scheduled upgrade to Netscape's Communicator software also adds features that let users type in keywords to search more effectively for information on the Web and to display sites related to the one viewed.
The upgrade is available at http:// home.netscape.com/download.
Bell companies suspected of inflating phone rates
WASHINGTON - The House's top telecommunications lawmaker asked federal regulators Thursday to look into whether inaccurate accounting by the nation's Bell telephone companies has unfairly inflated local phone rates.
Preliminary findings - disputed by the Bell companies - of an audit by the Federal Communications Commission show that some of the equipment the Bells have on their books cannot be accounted for. The FCC doesn't expect to release a final audit until next month at the earliest.
House Commerce Committee Chairman Thomas Bliley, R-Va., asked FCC Chairman Bill Kennard to assess the impact of missing equipment on local rates.Post your comments about local news eventsFront Page || Main Index || News || Business || Texas || South Texas Outdoors || Birdwatching || Sports || Entertainment || Selena || Education || South Texas Attractions || World Wide Web