AOL Explorer
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| Developer(s) | AOL LLC |
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| Initial release | July 2005 |
| Final release | 1.5[1] 
/ May 2006 |
| Preview release | none (n/a) [±] |
AOL Desktop | |
| Type | Web browser |
| License | Freeware |
| Website | downloads |
AOL Explorer, previously known as AOL Browser, was a graphical
AOL Desktop
in 2007.
History
In 2003, AOL was given rights to Microsoft's Internet Explorer browser in a seven-year contract.[4] As such, AOL Explorer shared similarities with Microsoft's flagship browser, notably the ability to access Windows updates, and install Internet Explorer-compatible plugins.[5] Security features such as a pop-up blocker and spyware detection were built into the browser.[5]
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.[6]
Reception
AOL Explorer was praised by
See also
- List of web browsers
- Comparison of web browsers
- List of feed aggregators
- Comparison of feed aggregators
References
- ^ "What is New in This Version". Archived from the original on May 23, 2006.
- ^ Upsdell, Charles (August 26, 2014). "AOL - Review". Website Design. Retrieved September 1, 2014.
- ^ Popa, Bogdan (May 11, 2006). "More enhanced security and time-saving features than any other browser". Softpedia. Retrieved September 1, 2014.
- ^ Hu, Jim (June 2, 2003). "Microsoft to pay AOL $750 million". CNET. Retrieved July 2, 2021.
- ^ PC Magazine. Archived from the originalon December 19, 2005. Retrieved July 2, 2021.
- ^ "AOL Explorer 1.5 Build". TechSpot. May 11, 2006. Retrieved July 2, 2021.
External links
- Download AOL Explorer – AOL Downloads at the Wayback Machine (archived 2007-02-09)