Wild ride for Netscape

It's been a week full of ups and downs for Netscape Communications, with search deals beginning and ending, the browser war taking a turn, and the firm's software getting a boost from Citibank. The financial outlook for Netscape will show itself next week, when the firm reports its earnings.

Yahoo ends ties to Netscape The longtime partner will discontinue the Net guide it provides for Netscape, reflecting the rapidly changing rivalries in the home page race. Netscape expected to post loss Revenues are of the essence for the company as it prepares for the launch of Netcenter on the heels of its decision to give away its browser software. Netscape does new search deals audio | update The firm signs deals with AltaVista, Infoseek, LookSmart, and Lycos--making them the premier providers on its Netcenter search page. Netscape book details browser war The new book, Speeding the Net, claims to offer the inside story of Netscape and how it challenged Microsoft. NEC, Gateway back Navigator The top-tier PC manufacturers are quietly allowing large customers to configure PCs with Netscape's Navigator browser. Netscape wins over Citibank In its largest deal ever with a major bank, Netscape signs a licensing pact with Citibank for worldwide deployment of Netscape's software.