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* I'm compiling a list of modern web sites that do work with older web browsers. [[guides:List of compatible websites|Click here to see the list of websites]] that will work with legacy web browsers. | * I'm compiling a list of modern web sites that do work with older web browsers. [[guides:List of compatible websites|Click here to see the list of websites]] that will work with legacy web browsers. | ||
- | * If you'd like to access archived websites directly from your browser by typing in the URL, you can set up a proxy server that can serve archived websites. The Steptail Wayback Proxy Server (wayback.steptail.com:8080) is straightforward to set up in many web browsers, and will allow you to access websites circa 1996-1998. [[guides:Set up wayback proxy|Click here for the guide to set up a proxy server on older web browsers]] | + | * If you'd like to access archived websites directly from your browser by typing in the URL, you can set up a proxy server that can serve archived websites. The [[guides:Web Archive Proxy|Steptail Wayback Proxy Server]] (wayback.steptail.com:8080) is a straightforward setup in many web browsers, and will allow you access to websites circa 1996-1998. [[guides:Web Archive Proxy|See the how-to on setting up a the wayback proxy server on your web browser]] |
* I also made a easily-accessible gateway website to access archived copies of a selection of great websites that you can browse with your retro machine. [[http://wayback.steptail.com|Click here to access the gateway website]], or type in the URL "wayback.steptail.com" using your legacy web browser. | * I also made a easily-accessible gateway website to access archived copies of a selection of great websites that you can browse with your retro machine. [[http://wayback.steptail.com|Click here to access the gateway website]], or type in the URL "wayback.steptail.com" using your legacy web browser. | ||
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- | ==== Netscape 3.0 Gold ==== | ||
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- | ==== Netscape Navigator 4.0 ==== | ||
- | * Open up Netscape Navigator 4.0 | ||
- | * Go to Edit --> Preferences | ||
- | * Under Advanced, open Proxies | ||
- | * Select "Manual proxy configuration" and click on "View". | ||
- | * Select the first field and type in the server name of the wayback proxy (wayback.steptail.com): | ||
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- | ==== Netscape 4.5 ==== | ||
===== Troubleshooting ===== | ===== Troubleshooting ===== | ||
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* If your dial-up connection works, but you're absolutely not able to open any website, even after setting up the proxy server, try checking your IP configuration. In Windows 95, 98 and Me you can view your settings by running **WINIPCFG** from the **Run dialog box**. | * If your dial-up connection works, but you're absolutely not able to open any website, even after setting up the proxy server, try checking your IP configuration. In Windows 95, 98 and Me you can view your settings by running **WINIPCFG** from the **Run dialog box**. | ||
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+ | Questions? Comments? [[:Contact Information|Contact Me!]] | ||
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