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Are you still using Internet Explorer, the standard webpage browser that comes alone with your Windows operating system? Do you want to attempt some new webpage browsers which have novel interface and more powerful and handy functions? Of course Internet Explorer is a classical webpage browser that was used widely all over the world; however there are some excellent webpage browsers that have more functions and features for us. Here I will commend you a widely used webpage browser. That is Flock which was published by Flock, Inc. Following is the detailed introduction of this web browser.
Flock is a Mozilla based web browser that integrates sharing of photos, Favorites, news and blogging into the browser interface. Flock is free for us and it does not contain any adware or spyware, so we can use it safely and undisturbed. It is standalone software and does not need any extra software and hardware requirement. It works with Win2000/XP/Vista and its current version is 1.2.5.
Following are the key features and benefits of this Web browser, including:
1. Flock is a Web browser built on Mozilla Firefox codebase that specializes in providing social networking and Web 2.0 facilities built into its user interface.
2. Flock currently supports Flickr, Photobucket, del.icio.us, Shadows, WordPress, Movable Type, Blogger, LiveJournal and other online services, as well as any RSS feed.
3. We can easily subscribe to any website that offers RSS feeds and read/manage our feeds directly from within Flock.
4. Flock has internal features that allow sharing of text, links, photos and videos. Flock has its own "media bar" allowing preview of online videos and photos, and subscription to photo and video feeds.
5. Flock provides a lot of unique and useful tools, such as: Flock braid can indicate when friends have updated their profile, uploaded photos or other items. Flock Feed Reader organizes Atom and RSS feeds. Flock Blog Editor allows direct posting into a designated blog, along with being a blog reader. Flock web-mail component allows users to check supported web-based email without going to the site, compose new messages, and drag-and-drop pictures and videos from the mediabar or webclipboard into a new email message. Flock also allows for third-party add-ons, including a number of Firefox extensions.
6. Other features include drag and drop photo sharing and a powerful web search toolbar that searches a variety of online resources simultaneously and returns a quick glance at the most relevant result.
Overall, Flock is a very nice, easy to use and full-functions Web browser. The developer of this software wanted to ensure ease of use for the average home user with its simple, clean, great looking interface, but included features for even the most demanding, experienced users. It is an ideal solution for surfing fans. With all these features, simple interface, excellent usability and free trial - why are you still reading? Download the free trial now and experience how powerful and effective it is at once!
Flock is a social Web browser, open source, cross platform and based on Mozilla technologies. Currently, the browser implements support for del.icio.us and Flickr. Users can also install alternative hosted bookmarks or photo sharing services. In the search box and the blog manager, Flock offer users a number of choices and the ability to install other services using open standards. Expect the same, over time, for hosted bookmarks, photo-sharing and other services Flock integrates. Flock is based on the open source Mozilla code base.
You can also subscribe to media streams by opening Flock’s "Media Bar" so that you never miss photos and videos that match your favorite topics, or come from your favorite publishers.
If you’d like to upload photos, Flock has an integrated photo uploader so that you don’t have to manage yet another piece of desktop software. If you are into blogging, you'll love Flock's blog editor which lets you add new posts to your blog from anywhere on the web.
Flock Features:
1. The Blog Manager
2. The Flickr Topbar
3. RSS integration
4. Favorites with delicious integration
5. The Shelf
6. History Search
The license of this software is Freeware, you can free download and free use this web browser software.