Download numbers may be up, but whether these users are actually sticking with an alternative browser is another story.

The idea, of course, is that Opera would be one of those alternative browsers.

To get the best possible experience using our website we recommend that you upgrade to a newer version or an alternative web browser.

The popularity of alternative browsers is to some degree a protest vote by those who disagree with Microsoft's business philosophy.

Chrome has become the alternative browser of choice.

At various times in the past, that has meant restrictions on podcasting apps, alternative browsers, and e-mail clients.

There are also dozens of other applications for file-sharing and compression, security, media, messaging, as well as some alternative browsers.

While alternative browsers are not immune to security problems, security experts say they do have several inherent advantages over Internet Explorer.

It was one of the first alternative browsers for the Android platform that introduced support for multi-touch gestures.

The only stuff MS are required to put on a computer is a selection of alternative browsers, not a shedload of advertising!