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AOL releases Netscape update

November 9, 2004 update The release could make a big impact if pre-release trends propel the browser into serious contention with Internet Explorer. Firefox finds support TAGS: Mozilla Corp., Firefox, contention, Microsoft Internet Explorer, security bug, Web browser, open source, impact, Time Warner Inc., spyware, security, Microsoft Corp.

New Netscape embraces Firefox, IE

November 30, 2004 AOL releases Netscape browser prototype bristling with RSS feeds, tabs, plenty of Netscape branding--and the option to surf in IE. Image: Netscape's new browser TAGS: Netscape Communications Corp., Netscape Web Browser, OneStat, Mozilla Corp., Microsoft Internet Explorer, Firefox, America Online Inc., Web browser, engine, market share, Time Warner Inc., survey, portal, security, Microsoft Corp.

Firefox beats million-download deadline

September 20, 2004 With days to spare, open-source browser meets 10-day goal of 1 million downloads. TAGS: Mozilla Corp., Firefox, Time Warner Inc., Microsoft Internet Explorer, Web browser, open source, goal, download, security, Microsoft Corp.

Netscape aims beyond Firefox

November 18, 2004 AOL unit confirms that it plans to launch new browser based on Mozilla code--and it may have a few tricks up its sleeve. TAGS: Netscape Communications Corp., Mozilla Corp., Netscape Web Browser, America Online Inc., Web browser, Firefox, Time Warner Inc., Microsoft Internet Explorer, security, Microsoft Corp.

Study: Firefox still gaining on Internet Explorer

November 2, 2004 Mozilla Foundation continues to chip away at Microsoft's dominance, though nearly 19 of every 20 Web surfers still uses Internet Explorer. TAGS: WebSideStory Inc., Mozilla Corp., Firefox, Microsoft Internet Explorer, margin, Web browser, Opera Software, Time Warner Inc., open source, Apple Computer, Microsoft Corp.

Mozilla burns to prove Firefox worthy

September 14, 2004 With debut of browser preview and community marketing site, questions arise over Firefox's long-term potential. TAGS: Mozilla Corp., Firefox, Web browser, Microsoft Internet Explorer, open source, Netscape Communications Corp., Time Warner Inc., security, download, Microsoft Corp., server

Netscape: Bowed, but not broken

October 13, 2004 It brought the Web to the masses, then virtually disappeared. Now the 10-year-old browser is set for an AOL makeover, News.com has learned. TAGS: Netscape Communications Corp., Netscape Web Browser, America Online Inc., Marc Andreessen, margin, brand, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Web browser, Time Warner Inc., portal, Mozilla Corp., Microsoft Corp.

HP to ship Netscape browser on new PCs

October 3, 2005 HP and Compaq consumer PCs and notebooks in the U.S. and Canada will come with the browser starting next year. TAGS: Netscape Web Browser, Netscape Communications Corp., Web browser, Firefox, Microsoft Internet Explorer, consumer PC, HP, Time Warner Inc., Compaq Computer Corp., phishing, Canada, Mozilla Corp., engine, notebook computer, agreement, America Online Inc.

IE usage drop--slip or blip?

July 13, 2004 Microsoft's market-leading and Netscape-eating browser has slipped slightly in popularity, a researcher says. TAGS: WebSideStory Inc., Mozilla Corp., blip, Netscape Communications Corp., Microsoft Internet Explorer, Firefox, popularity, Web browser, America Online Inc., Time Warner Inc., Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows

Firefox cutting into IE's lead

November 23, 2004 As Firefox marks its 5 millionth download, a long-running survey puts IE below 90 percent for the first time. TAGS: OneStat, Mozilla Corp., Firefox, WebSideStory Inc., Microsoft Internet Explorer, Linspire, survey, download, Time Warner Inc., retailer, open source, Web browser, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows

Netscape readies antiphishing browser

February 1, 2005 The browser promises to recognize sites with spyware or phishing software and to disable suspect technology. TAGS: Netscape Communications Corp., phishing, Firefox, Web browser, Mozilla Corp., Microsoft Internet Explorer, beta, Time Warner Inc., portal, bank, security, spyware, open source, Microsoft Corp.

Firefox's Times ad late as 10 million downloads near

December 7, 2004 Flush with cash from Firefox fans, Mozilla is now aiming to run its full-page New York Times ad by Christmas. TAGS: Mozilla Corp., volunteer, Firefox, Minneapolis, contributor, campaign, Time Warner Inc., Microsoft Internet Explorer, message, Web browser, Microsoft Corp.

Firefox ad readied as market share increases

December 15, 2004 Microsoft IE cedes more browser market share to Firefox as the open-source group completes its New York Times ad. TAGS: WebSideStory Inc., volunteer, Firefox, Mozilla Corp., market share, Time Warner Inc., Web browser, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Adobe Systems Inc., open source, Microsoft Corp.

Piggyback developers in a bind over IE

October 7, 2004 Microsoft's minimal attention to the browser used to be a boon for some software writers. Now it's starting to hurt. TAGS: Microsoft Internet Explorer, Firefox, toolbar, Web browser, Mozilla Corp., open source, Yahoo! Inc., opportunity, Time Warner Inc., Microsoft Windows XP, Google Inc., security, developer, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows

Firefox continues gains against IE

January 22, 2005 Mozilla's Firefox reported another modest gain against IE. TAGS: WebSideStory Inc., Firefox, OneStat, gain, Microsoft Internet Explorer, popularity, study, Netscape Communications Corp., Time Warner Inc., Mozilla Corp., Web browser, Microsoft Corp., security

Nokia cash boosts Mozilla

June 18, 2004 IE "killer" comes back from the dead as browser battleground shifts from PCs to devices. TAGS: cell phone browser, Mozilla Corp., Nokia Corp., foundation, cell phone, Time Warner Inc., open source, Web browser, Firefox, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Microsoft Corp., PC

Mozilla's Lightning to strike Outlook?

December 23, 2004 Open-source group starts effort to integrate its Sunbird calendar into Thunderbird e-mail program. TAGS: Mozilla Thunderbird, Mozilla Corp., volunteer, Microsoft Outlook, calendar, open source, integration, Firefox, Time Warner Inc., e-mail, Web browser, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Microsoft Corp.

Start-up wants to improve on Firefox

April 12, 2005 Former Mozilla Foundation member gives details about start-up that promises a new and improved Firefox browser. TAGS: Firefox, Mozilla Corp., Time Warner Inc., start-up, Web browser, Microsoft Internet Explorer, server, Microsoft Corp.

New browser sniffs out phishy sites

December 1, 2004 Deepnet launches Web browser that detects fraudulent sites and nails an increasingly prevalent type of floating ad. Photo: Browser searches for scams TAGS: phishing, Web browser, pop-up blocker, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Time Warner Inc., Mozilla Corp., virus, security