A comparison between netscape 2.0 and nitrous oxide
01 May 1995Amongst some folks I know, Netscape 2.0 is being affectionately (or, sometimes, insultingly) referred to simply as N20. N20, in case you didn’t know, is also the chemical symbol for Nitrous Oxide, aka whippits, aka laughing gas.
Oh, like I can resist this.
Comparative features of N20 (the drug) and N20 (the software)
| Feature | N20 (the drug) | N20 (the software) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $22/24 | $49/1 |
| Mode of transport | Inhalant | TCP/IP |
|
Hardware requirements |
whip cream, balloons |
Windows, Mac, Unix |
| Fun value | high | moderate |
|
Visual hallucinations |
sometimes | usually |
|
Auditory hallucinations |
yup | with plug-in |
| Causes horniness | sometimes | only if you’re weird |
| Kills brain cells | yup | unproven |
|
Causes delusions of grandeur |
yup | yup |
| Mental effects |
causes philosophical debates |
causes religious wars |
|
Supports HTML 3.0 |
no | some |
| Side effects |
memory loss, B12 Deficiency |
urge to buy $20 stock at $75 |