Ariadna Web Browser Washington DC

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Originally published at Internet.com

Ariadna is a relatively new 32-bit Web browser from out of Russia that offers features strikingly similar to another international browser, UdiWWW. Like UdiWWW, Ariadna includes full tables, mailto, and HTML 3.2 support while lacking the same for FTP and Usenet

Features and Limitations

Ariadna includes support for caching, multiple browsers (with a new browser command), a URL wizard utility, an advanced bookmark management system, client side image mapping, quick tables, PNG graphics and background sounds support, global font sizing, support for Java applications, download statistics, and support for proxies. The latest release also includes a basic integrated Internet telephone client, Easy Talk, which can handle both conversations in both half and full-duplex mode.

Like UdiWWW, Ariadna is currently missing far too many features to make it a viable download when superior browsers like Netscape and Internet Explorer are as easily attainable. Features missing relative to the competition include frames and targeted windows, progressive JPEG support, Dynamic HTML support, security, and more. And one important feature lacking in Ariadna relative to UdiWWW is an extensive selection of configuration settings.

Overall

Overall, while Ariadna is not in the same league as Netscape or Internet Explorer, it does offer many solid features and does so with impressive speed. Look for future releases of Ariadna to help make it a serious contender to heavy hitters like Netscape and Internet Explorer.