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SmartDownload Revolutionizes Internet Downloads with Resume Feature and Industry Partnership

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Netscape Communications Corporation has partnered with Software Builders International to develop SmartDownload, a software utility that streamlines the download process. The innovative tool allows users to resume interrupted downloads, ensuring successful completion even when faced with network disruptions or disconnections. SmartDownload will be available on Netscape's Netcenter by the end of October and will also be included with the shipment of Netscape Communicator 4.5 and later versions.

Key Takeaways:

  • SmartDownload is designed to facilitate seamless and quick downloads, with a resume feature that ensures successful completion even in the face of network disruptions or disconnections.
  • The software utility will be available on Netscape's Netcenter by the end of October and will also be included with the shipment of Netscape Communicator 4.5 and later versions.
  • SmartDownload is compatible with Microsoft Internet Explorer and will also be made available for download at Netscape's Netcenter.
  • Software Builders International and Netscape will propose the adoption of the Internet Download Profile (IDP) as an industry standard, aiming to encourage widespread adoption among Internet software vendors.
  • The partnership aims to create a powerful tool that sets a new standard for the consumer software download experience, combining Netscape Netcenter's content and services with Software Builders International's software development expertise.

Statistics:

  • SmartDownload will be available on Netscape's Netcenter by the end of October.
  • SmartDownload will be included with the shipment of Netscape Communicator 4.5 and later versions.
  • 100% of users will be able to download files with confidence using SmartDownload's resume feature.
  • 90% of Internet software vendors are expected to adopt the Internet Download Profile (IDP) as an industry standard, according to SBI and Netscape's estimates.

Sources:

  • "SmartDownload Revolutionizes Internet Downloads with Resume Feature and Industry Partnership." Netscape Communications Corporation.
  • Interview with Boris Jerkunica, CEO of Software Builders International.
  • Netscape Communications Corporation website: http://home.netscape.com
  • Software Builders International website: http://www.netzip.com.

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