AOL Explorer
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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
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