Arachnid takes a different approach from other reviewed products. The user switches between several modes that will look familiar to HyperCard fans. The hand mode allows browsing, the pointer mode allows moving, and the text mode allows entry of new items. In browse mode, you can preview movies, sounds, and other local links. Adding a new text, multimedia, or form item is a simple matter of dragging an icon to the desired location.
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You don't have to think about them, and you don't even have to know about them. The Arachnid Player is an idea we wish Netscape would copy. Constructed in Supercard, Arachnid is larger and slower than we'd like, and it is limited by its own aggressive user-friendliness. Still, for those who just want to get on the Web and don't wish to learn HTML, or those who can't afford commercial programs such as Claris Home Page, Arachnid is a solid option. Even power users may want to try it as a quick prototyper.