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Template:Infobox Windows component Microsoft Internet Explorer 1 (IE1) was a graphical web browser that made its debut from Microsoft on August 16, 1995. It was a reworked version of Spyglass Mosaic which Microsoft had licensed,[1][2] like many other companies initiating browser development, from Spyglass Inc. It came with Microsoft Plus! for Windows 95 and OEM release of Windows 95.[citation needed] It was installed as part of the Internet Jumpstart Kit in Plus!.[3][4] The Internet Explorer team began with about half a dozen people in early development.[5][6] Internet Explorer 1.5 was released several months later for Windows NT and added support for basic HTML table rendering.

However, by including it for free on their operating system they did not have to pay royalties to Spyglass, which resulted in a lawsuit and a US$8 million settlement on January 22, 1997.[1][2]

Although not included, this software can also be installed on the original release of Windows 95.

IE1 is no longer available for download from Microsoft. However, archived versions of the software can be found on various websites.

Features

Internet Explorer came with an install routine replacing a manual installation required by many of the existing web browsers.[3]

References

  1. ^ a b Elstrom, Peter (1997-01-22). "Microsoft's $8 Million Goodbye to Spyglass". Bloomberg Businessweek. Retrieved 2011-02-09.
  2. ^ a b Thurrott, Paul (1997-01-22). "Microsoft and Spyglass kiss and make up". WindowsITPro. Retrieved 2011-02-09.
  3. ^ a b "Windows History". Microsoft. 2003-06-30. Retrieved 2011-02-10.
  4. ^ Hardmeier, Sandi (2005-08-25). "The History of Internet Explorer". Microsoft. Retrieved 2011-02-09.
  5. ^ Borland, John (2003-04-15). "Software empire pays high price". CNET News. CNET Networks. Retrieved 2011-02-09.
  6. ^ Sink, Eric (15 April 2003). "Memoirs From the Browser Wars". Eric Weblog. Retrieved 9 February 2011.


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