Of the large software firms, only Netscape and Corel have so far pledged full support.

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But back when Netscape was the only Internet browser, Economides said, it basically controlled the process for setting technical standards for communication on the Internet because it could roll them out into the market if anyone disagreed.

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The software is free, and Microsoft crushed its only serious commercial competition, Netscape, almost a decade ago.

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