Topic: New browser promises super-private surfing

[Clive]

A new browser has been developed that lets people surf the web without leaving a history of websites visited and personal details on the computers they use.

Called Browzar, the software was developed by Freeserve founder, Ajaz Ahmed, and is free to download or use through another browser.

The software automatically deletes cache, history, cookies and auto-complete forms to protect privacy.

Ahmed said he hope Browzar will do for surfing and searching the web with privacy ?what eBay did for auctions and MySpace did for social networking?.

?We divulge masses of information about our habits, hobbies and financial dealings while online, often unknowingly, and there are times when all of us would rather this was kept private. Using Browzar, anyone worldwide can surf the web privately in the knowledge that no-one will stumble across the sites they have visited when using the same computer,? he said.

?If using a shared computer, it gives you peace of mind that you are not leaving personal details behind after you have finished surfing the web.?

Ahmed noted that while it's possible to delete history folders and empty cache with existing internet browsers, the majority of internet users don't have the time or expertise to do this.

Minimum requirements for running Browzar are Windows 95 and Internet Explorer 5.

It can be started in two ways, either by downloading a copy to a computer's hard drive or to a USB memory stick, or by running the software from the Browzar homepage.


http://www.browzar.com

[Simon]

Firefox can do that, if you tell it to.  Nothing new there.

[Clive]

Mutter mutter.   :roll:

[sam]

and doesnt depend on IE! argh

[Clive]

Oh well - suit yourselves!  


http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/5310114.stm

[sam]

 

[Simon]

Probably works in the same way as Avant Browser.  

[sam]

yeah just like having you own malware generator...

[Reno]

Unless it has a the ability to automatically search for and use anonymous proxies it can't promise "super-private surfing."

[sam]

yes good point!

[sam]

but actually thinking about it, they are aiming to provide super private so your family can't see what you are doing aswell, so I guess they can do that but you can do that easily by wiuping all history / temp files when you close any web browser these days

[chorleydave]

Oh, dear.  I was using a browser that could instantly clear the privacy for seven years called Opera.  Now I use a browser that can instantly clear the privacy called Firefox.

I don't wish to sound offensive, but why are some people who use this forum still using Internet Explorer and ignoring its superior alternative Firefox?

There must be a reason but I am lost!

[Sandra]

1: I dont have any problems with IE Dave.

2: I like keeping some cookies and history, as they can save time and can prove to be helpful, I delete the ones I dont want.

3: I dont go on porn or paedaphile sites so have no need to worry about anyone knowing what I have been doing.

4: If it aint broke dont fix it  

[sam]

yes but sandra you are a decent user of windows, so you have an idea about security.. if you use IE without any knowledge then you are plain and simply f***ed. you dont need to go to the outrageous sites you suggest to pick up adware, that can just happen by browsing. IE is easy to hack and or have lots of annoying little popups, without having any external software installed.

Also deleting privacy, well I dont really do that on my system.. but i have to say I trust firefox a whole lot more than I would IE to maintain any of my data!

[Clive]

Browzar drops Overture after privacy backlash

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