Because when you mouse over a edit map with Netscape's browser, you can see the alt text, Microsoft not.Specifically, for this web site, if you put your mouse over different parts of the island and sun image, comments will pop up. With Netscape's, not with Microsoft's.
And .. let's root for the underdog!!!
If you don't have Netscape's browser, then simply choose the links under the image. They are the same as in the image.
Hey, I just noticed.... If you have Microsoft Explorer, you can set the option "See the friendly URL'S". Go to "view", choose "internet options", then "Advanced" and there it is under browsing, about 9 options down. This works in IE v4.0 anyway. Instead of seeing the full URL on the bottom status line when looking at edit maps, you will see the description text. Still, not as nice as Netscape's!