Configuring Helper ApplicationsWhat are helper applications and plug-ins? Internet Explorer and other Web browsers can display several file types without any special configuration. These include text (with or without html markup), gif, jpg, and a few other special types. In fact, the browsers can be configured to view almost any file type for which a viewing application can be specified. These viewing applications are referred to as helper applications or plug-ins. A wide array of plug-ins for video, audio, animation, etc. can be found on the Netscape Web site plug-in index.
 
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