RE: Avant v MyIE2
Tried Avant first, but uninstalled because it would (1)
inexplicably freeze periodically; and (2) would not relate to my
plug-ins, such as Google, Yahoo (re the mail alert component), and
iSilo (click button, make a pdb file which syncs to PalmOS
device). Determined, I went back out on the prowl and discovered
MyIE2. At the time (late Aug), MyIE2 had one excrutiating bug--
under a particular set of circumstances, it would open a ton of IE
windows. I used a work-around detailed at the user forums, and
awaited a fix. Once that bug was cured (last week), I knew my
search was over. I've been using it consistently for over a month,
and find it to be remarkably stable, etc.
MyIE2 also permits easy turn on/off re various options, easy
create/modify grouped/tabbed windows, and works well with my
previously configured AdSubtract filters as well as the Google
toolbar's pop-up facility. Critically, it also allows me to choose
my preferred download manager (freebie NetTransport), and plays
very nice with it as well.
In short, IMHO, MyIE2 is much more power-user oriented, as it
bends over backwards to accommodate whatever aides are already in
use prior to its installation. Avant is good also, but as a
general rule, it simply does not care about embracing all the
other kids in my surfing e-neighborhood.
