More Security Holes in Software, Fewer Patches [August 25, 2010] According to IBM's X-Force security research group, vulnerabilities are proliferating, and while companies are getting better about reporting those flaws, the number of unpatched problems continues to rise.
Chip Sales, Revenues Surge Ahead [August 20, 2010] With growth in mobile and servers, respectively, AMD and Intel saw expansion in two different areas key to their business.
September 3, 2010 Special Report on The Browser Wars Return Move over Firefox, look out IE and Safari. Google's adding even more competition to the browser world with its Chrome beta. But is it ready for prime time?
Microsoft Starts Planning Internet Explorer 9
[May 08, 2009] The software titan is already in the design stage for the IE8's successor and is calling for feedback. Three analysts answer.
Will the Latest Internet Explorer Regain Share?
[March 20, 2009] Microsoft got IE8 out on time, but if it wants to recover any of its lost market share, the next version after that will have to be a whole lot better.
Silverlight 3 Beta Bows at Microsoft MIX09
[March 18, 2009] Microsoft's conference for Web builders kicks off testing of new Silverlight version as well as a preview of one of its most popular Web site tools.
EC to Microsoft: You've Got 30 More Days
[March 11, 2009] The European Union's executive branch gives Microsoft an extra month to prepare its defense to the charge of illegal tying.
Microsoft Proposes a More Secure Browser
[February 24, 2009] A secure browser and self-contained OS is Microsoft's answer to the common security problems that bedevil Internet Explorer.
IE8 Browser 'Complete and Done'
[January 26, 2009] With the browser almost cooked and ready for full release, Microsoft moves IE8 into release candidate 1 status.
Google Chrome's Out of Beta. Now What?
[December 11, 2008] While other products are in beta for years, Google has turned Chrome into a final product in months. What does it have up its sleeve?
Google, Mozilla Heat Up Browser Wars
[December 10, 2008] Google, Mozilla Foundation and Opera Software keep things interesting in a field long thought to be settled.
OS and Browser Stats are Milestones, Not Omens
[December 03, 2008] Traffic stats show a continued decline in Microsoft's browser and operating system dominance, but it's hardly panic time in Redmond.
Mozilla CTO Sees an Upside to the Browser Wars
[September 23, 2008] With new browsers, new standards and new technologies like HTML 5 and Firefox 4 on the horizon, Mozilla has a lot to be optimistic about.
Navigating Virtual Browsers at Work
[September 12, 2008] Virtual browsers offer something old and something new as vendors aim to provide real security with virtual technology.
HP to Launch Virtual Browser With Mozilla
[September 08, 2008] Browser will have look and feel of Firefox but it's only if your
business buys the latest dc7900 desktop.
Google Chrome Won't Kill IE
[September 04, 2008] Google's browser debut won't kill Microsoft's IE, but it might kill local search and mortally wound Mozilla.
Google to Shake Up Browsers With Own Launch
[September 02, 2008] UPDATED: Putting the rumors to rest, Google has unveiled plans for an open source Web browser it plans to launch today in more than 100 countries.
Microsoft's IE8 Beta Sports New UI Features
[August 28, 2008] This release emphasizes the user experience, with new UI features, improved security and changes to the address bar and search function.
Opera 9.5 Takes Aim at Browser Market Share
[June 12, 2008] Latest release has a new look, more security and enhanced syncing options -- but is it enough to take share from Safari, IE and Firefox?
Microsoft Aims to Make IE8 IT-Friendly
[June 11, 2008] Company unveils upcoming IE8 features targeted towards satisfying some of IT professionals' wish lists.
Interoperability is the Focus of IE 8
[March 10, 2008] The next release of Internet Explorer will provide new features for both developers and end users – but mostly interoperability.
IE8 Beta Soon But Few Details Yet
[February 26, 2008] Microsoft is sending out invitations to a "private" technical beta test of the next major release of Internet Explorer.
Firefox 3 Beta 1 Enters Test Run
[November 20, 2007] Months later than expected, the next-generation open source browser moved into
the final phase of development and testing.
Firefox Gets BitTorrent
[September 13, 2007] New AllPeers extension provides drag-and-drop torrent capabilities. Is
Microsoft's IE next?
Flaw Still Shadows Firefox
[September 06, 2007] Already fixed twice by Mozilla, security researchers claim the open source
browser is still vulnerable.
Apple Springs Safari Surprise
[June 11, 2007] Steve Jobs details new features to WWDC attendees of upcoming Leopard OS.
Firefox 3 Goes Places With Alpha 5
[June 07, 2007] New book-marking system finally lands in Firefox as development on the next-generation browser continues.
Firefox 1.5 Gets Its Last Update
[May 31, 2007] New updates fixing Firefox 2.x and 1.5.x are out, including at least one
critical flaw.
Is The Web Ready For HTML 5?
[April 16, 2007] Mozilla, Opera and Apple band together for next generation HTML standard.
Double Deuce as Firefox 2.0 Nears Completion
[October 09, 2006] Extension compatibility continues to improve as Mozilla gears up for version 2.0's final release with Release Candidate 2.
Firefox Not Really Free?
[September 27, 2006] Mozilla doesn't want Debian to use the Firefox name in its distribution so
Debian is changing the name.
First Release Candidate For IE 7 Hits
[August 24, 2006] Microsoft includes performance tuning and CSS improvements among the many changes since beta 3.
A Coverity Eye on Firefox Code
[August 09, 2006] Human eyes are joined by software on the hunt for bugs in the popular open
source browser.
Mozilla's Millions?
[March 10, 2006] Its apps are free but that doesn't mean it doesn't make any money.
New Firefox Kills Bugs
[February 02, 2006] Security, crash and memory leaks fixed in new point upgrade.
IE 7 in Public Beta
[January 31, 2006] It's the most significant IE update since the 'end' of the browser wars.
Firefox at Critical Mass?
[January 06, 2006] Reports show IE usage slipping and Firefox making inroads as the two browsers enter 2006.
Firefox Upgrade Near
[November 29, 2005] UPDATED: The organization will launch the first major update to its browser since the official release of version 1.0 little more than a year ago.
Mozilla Updates Firefox
[February 25, 2005] The foundation fixes several flaws with the latest browser release.
IE 7.0: Missing the Search Boat?
[February 15, 2005] Gates promised a browser update with more holes plugged. But the biggest hole is not in security -- it's in search advertising.
Gates Touts New IE With Better Security
[February 15, 2005] Bill Gates takes wraps off IE news and free anti-virus software
during his talk at the annual RSA Security Conference.
Opera Launches New Rendition
[December 23, 2004] The browser's latest release surpasses expectations in full-scale launch.
Firefox Thankful for Strong November
[December 13, 2004] Microsoft's browser still dominates, but the open source contender builds steam and hits the 10 million download milestone.
Navigator's Beta Nods to IE, Firefox
[November 30, 2004] Netscape returns with latest version of Navigator and offers both IE and Firefox features.
Add-ons Extend Firefox Growth
[November 24, 2004]
The online, grass-roots movement of the Mozilla browser is creating a buzz for the extensions that make it even better.
Firefox Makes It Official
[November 09, 2004] Mozilla is coming at you with its 'feature complete' version of the popular underdog browser.
IE Fights Back, Sort Of
[October 22, 2004] Amid the buzz surrounding alternative browsers, one security researcher claims Microsoft's is more stable.
Firefox's Volunteer Launch Brigade
[October 19, 2004] As the Mozilla Foundation puts the finishing touches on the
public release of Firefox 1.0 and Thunderbird 1.0, volunteers spring to action.
Spreading The Gospel of Firefox
[September 17, 2004] A grass-roots online campaign to get the preview release of Firefox
1.0 in computers is taking hold.
Mozilla Attacks Japan!
[August 18, 2004]
The Mosaic-killer strikes with localized versions of the increasingly popular open source software project.
Opera Finds Its Voice
[March 23, 2004] In a partnership with IBM, the browser software maker develops a voice-activated browser to limit mouse-clicking.
The Lizard Roars
[October 15, 2003] The non-profit Mozilla Foundation makes a bold push to target end-users with a slew of new product releases.
Netscape-Branded Dial-Up Service Planned
[October 14, 2003] The browser brand lives, as AOL readies a new low-cost service in the
the discount, no-frills Internet access sector.
Mozilla Officially Out of Netscape
[July 16, 2003] AOL spins out the open source group from its Netscape browser division, cuts the staff and gives the new non-profit foundation a $2 million send-off, signs that Netscape's days could be numbered.
Mozilla Proposes Shift to Phoenix
[April 03, 2003]
A new direction is afoot at the lizard pen as the open source group looks to step away from its 'Swiss army knife' approach toward a leaner and meaner Web browser.
HP Taps Mozilla for HP-UX
[April 01, 2003]
The computer and printer maker officially dumps Netscape for its open-source cousin.
HP Thinks in 3D for Web Browsing
[March 25, 2003]
Inspired by first-person video games like Doom and Quake, the computer and printer maker wants to make online shopping more like a real walk through a mall.
Børk! Børk! Swedish Chef Sings Opera to Microsoft
[February 14, 2003] Opera crafts a special edition of its Opera 7 browser to render MSN
in the wacky tongue of the Muppet Show's Swedish Chef -- a little payback for
Microsoft's alleged sleights against Opera users.
Opera 7 Holes Detected; Multimodal Toolkit Released
[February 04, 2003] The alternative Web browser project plans to release a new version to plug potential security breaches; Separately, the multimodal toolkit built in partnership with IBM is now available for download.
Opera 7 Adds Power-Browsing in Beta 2
[December 18, 2002] A slew of power-browsing features in the latest beta of Opera 7 for Windows,
including a one-click password manager and a fast-forward option.
Mozilla 1.2 Spreads Its Wings
[November 27, 2002]
The latest version includes 'type ahead find' navigation, link 'prefetching' and a new 'filter after the fact' capability for its e-mail client.
Opera Releases FreeBSD Version, Updates Linux
[October 31, 2002] UPDATE: The alternative browser makes headway in the Unix world and gets ready for
an Opera 7 for Windows launch by year's end.
Mozilla's Phoenix Reaches Milestone
[October 30, 2002]
Version 0.4 of the lightweight version of the open-source browser improves its pop-up whitelist functions, tabbed browsing and type ahead find feature.
Mozilla 1.2 Beta Emerges
[October 18, 2002]
The latest version will include link 'prefetching' and a new 'filter after the fact' capability as well as Java compatibility with Mac OS 10.2 (Jaguar).
Sprint, Openwave Unveil New Browser
[September 26, 2002] The two renew their ties to deploy software in support of Sprint's
CDMA2000 1X 3G network.
Opera 6.0 for Mac OS X Released
[September 26, 2002] The revamped Opera for Mac 1 Beta includes user interface and other tweaks
to make it look and feel like a full-fledged Mac OS X application.
Openwave Browser Boasts Color, Cookies
[September 25, 2002] UPDATE: With 'cookie,' auto-fill and one-click e-shopping support
-- as well as a content manager -- on its latest browser, Openwave
developers are trying to make wireless phones as PC-like as possible.
Mozilla Gets Lite with Phoenix
[September 24, 2002] The new 'Phoenix' lightweight browser starts in nearly half the time of
Mozilla and its commercial derivatives.
Palm Bows OS 5 Web Browser
[September 17, 2002] Palm kicks off the first of many announcements concerning its latest operating system with a Web browser.
Opera 7 Sneak Peek
[September 06, 2002] EXCLUSIVE: Web developers are cautiously optimistic over the new version, which includes W3C-standard support for DOM and CSS 2.1, as well as a revamped e-mail client. The only question is whether the new Opera will incorporate improvements made by its archrival, Microsoft.
Netscape Tries Again With 7.0
[August 29, 2002] Signaling the possibility of a closer connection between AOL and the Netscape browser, Netscape Communications unveils
Netscape 7.0.
Mozilla 1.1 Hits the Scene
[August 27, 2002] Mozilla.org updates the major-version public release of its open source browser with improved support for Windows, Linux and
Mac platforms, as well as a number of across-the-board improvements.
IBM, Opera Will Create Multimodal Browser
[July 24, 2002] The tech giant and independent browser maker expect users will be computing on the go with multimodal technologies.
Mozilla.org Unleashes Mozilla 1.0
[June 05, 2002] The first major-version public release of the Mozilla source code and development tools hits the Net.
Netscape -- Down But Not Out
[May 22, 2002] Getting up off the canvas, the company launches a preview version of its
next-generation browser, featuring AOL IM and Internet radio functions.
Mozilla Inches Towards 1.0 Browser
[April 12, 2002] It's just a matter of time considering that version 0.9.9 has been completed, but don't expect this one to hit store shelves.
IE Continues To Outpace Netscape
[March 27, 2002] A new report shows Microsoft's browser is still tops in the business and continues to convert Netscape customers.
AOL's Browser Beta Signals New Positioning
[March 15, 2002] Could this software be the catalyst for Netscape as the default browser for AOL's 34 million subscribers? Depends on how the beta goes.
Netscape Takes Aim At Microsoft
[January 22, 2002] The AOL Time Warner subsidiary sues Microsoft for antitrust violations. Sound familiar?
It's Good to be Free: Netscape Giving Browser Away
[January 22, 1998] In a move aimed at tightening competition with Microsoft, which distributes
its Internet Explorer browser for free, Netscape Communications
announced today it will give its Communicator and Navigator software away
under a new "Unlimited Distribution" initiative.
