Software:AOL Explorer
| Developer(s) | AOL LLC |
|---|---|
| Initial release | July 2005 |
| Final release | 1.5 (May 10, 2006) [±] |
| Operating system | Microsoft Windows |
| Successor | AOL Desktop |
| Type | Web browser |
| License | Freeware |
AOL Explorer, previously known as AOL Browser, was a graphical web browser developed by AOL. It was released in July 2005 as a free, standalone download, or as an optional software bundled while installing AOL Instant Messenger.[1] AOL Explorer supported tabbed browsing and used Microsoft's Trident browser engine.[2] The browser was briefly succeeded by AOL OpenRide in 2006, followed by AOL Desktop in 2007.
History
In 2003, AOL was given rights to Microsoft's Internet Explorer browser in a seven-year contract.[3] As such, AOL Explorer shared similarities with Microsoft's flagship browser, notably the ability to access Windows updates, and install Internet Explorer-compatible plugins.[4] Security features such as a pop-up blocker and spyware detection were built into the browser.[4]
Version 1.5 was launched in May 2006, adding Desktop Widgets, Visual Themes, a Feeds Screensaver and various performance improvements. Desktop Widgets allowed the user to "tear off" a side panel and use it independently from the browser. RSS Feeds could be shown in a screensaver, and Show Page Preview allowed users to see previews of web page links without leaving the page.[5]
Reception
AOL Explorer was praised by PC Magazine for its wealth of features and its visual design.[4] Some criticisms were that the browser had "questionable anti-spyware tools", and that it did not support third-party toolbars.[4]
See also
- List of web browsers
- Comparison of web browsers
- List of feed aggregators
- Comparison of feed aggregators
References
- ↑ Upsdell, Charles (2014-08-26). "AOL - Review". Website Design. http://www.upsdell.com/BrowserNews/overview.htm.
- ↑ Popa, Bogdan (2006-05-11). "More enhanced security and time-saving features than any other browser". Softpedia. http://www.softpedia.com/get/Internet/Browsers/AOL-Explorer.shtml.
- ↑ Hu, Jim (2003-06-02). "Microsoft to pay AOL $750 million". CNET. https://www.cnet.com/news/microsoft-to-pay-aol-750-million/.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 Broida, Rick (2005-01-08). "AOL Explorer 1.1 - Review". PC Magazine. https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,1759,1842397,00.asp. Retrieved 2021-07-02.
- ↑ "AOL Explorer 1.5 Build". TechSpot. 2006-05-11. https://www.techspot.com/amp/downloads/2046-aol-explorer.html.
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