MSN 8.0
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Editors' rating: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8.3 9 10 best
The good: Includes fully functional e-mail client with solid junk-mail filters; slick interface; sophisticated parental access controls; reliable performance; 24/7 toll-free support. The bad: Inconsistent support quality. |
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Get MSN 8.0 if you need family-friendly Internet access and parental controls; it's not for Net-savvy surfers, though.
By Daniel Tynan, July 2, 2003
Everyone else is calling it MSN 8.0, but Microsoft says a recent package of updates won't change the name of its product. Whatever the name, the recharged MSN 8.0 adds a number of subtle but welcome improvements--and solidifies the ISP's spot ahead of AOL. Easier-to-find parental access controls, better junk-mail filters, and a few interface and performance tweaks help MSN 8.0 add to its edge over AOL 8.0. Net newbies, disgruntled AOL users, and those with families should look to MSN for the best all-in-one Internet package, but anyone using another ISP, such as EarthLink, needn't switch.
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Quick facts
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| Software requirements and specs: | |
| Operating System | Windows 98/Me/2000 (with Service Pack 2)/XP |
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| Processor | 233MHz minimum, 500MHz recommended |
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| RAM | 64MB minimum, 128MB recommended |
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| Disk space | 320MB (for installation) |
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| Display requirements | 256-color VGA |
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| Sound requirements | 16-bit card and speakers |
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| CD-ROM required | Yes |
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| Downloadable full version | Yes |
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| Release date | June 6, 2003 |
