Netsurfer Browser
| Developer(s) | Leonidas Papadopoulos, Tim Clancy (John) |
|---|---|
| Initial release | 2000 (as Netsurfer 2000) |
| Final release | Netsurfer Browser 3.0
/ 2002 |
| Written in | Visual Basic |
| Engine | Internet Explorer (Trident engine) |
| Operating system | Microsoft Windows |
| Platform | PC |
| Available in | English, Greek |
| Type | Web browser |
| License | Freeware |
| Website | netsurferbrowser.com |
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Netsurfer Browser was a web browser developed in 1998 and officially released in 2000 under the name "Netsurfer 2000." The subsequent version, Netsurfer Browser 3.0, was released in 2002, introducing additional enhancements and features.
History
The Netsurfer Browser was created by Leonidas Papadopoulos in collaboration with Canadian programmer Tim Clancy, who used the pseudonym John. It was developed using the Visual Basic programming language, starting with version 4 and later transitioning to version 6.
The browser's initial website, netsurfer.gr, also provided a free webmail service via mail.netsurfer.gr. The official website later transitioned to netsurferbrowser.com, which remains active.
The browser utilized the Internet Explorer (Trident) rendering engine but offered additional features that distinguished it from other browsers of its time.
Features
The Netsurfer Browser included groundbreaking features for its era:
- JavaScript customization: Enabled users to disable JavaScript for enhanced security.
- Window-in-window functionality: Allowed opening of web pages within another window for content comparison.
- Automatic webpage translation: Provided translation tools before mainstream services like Google Translate existed.
- Integration with ICQ Messenger: Enabled direct messaging from the browser interface.
- Encrypted bookmarks: Ensured secure storage for bookmarks with encryption.
- Innovative design and animations: Introduced a visually appealing and dynamic user interface.
Distribution
The Netsurfer Browser was distributed as freeware through popular FTP sites like Winsite.com. It was also included in companion CD-ROMs of renowned technology magazines, such as RAM and Computer για Όλους in Greece, which helped it gain visibility both locally and internationally.
Versions
1. Netsurfer 2000: The initial release in 2000, introducing the browser's core features. 2. Netsurfer Browser 3.0: Released in 2002, this version featured improvements in design and functionality.
Legacy
The Netsurfer Browser provided advanced tools for internet use at a time when most web browsers were limited in functionality. Features like automatic translation and extensive customization highlighted the creativity and technical expertise of its developers. Although it is no longer supported, the browser remains a notable example of software innovation from the late 1990s and early 2000s.
See also
References
External links
- Official website
- Archived version of netsurfer.gr at the Wayback Machine
References
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