Internet Explorer 2.0

On November 22, 1995, Microsoft launched Internet Explorer 2.0. The browser was initially designed for Windows 95 and Windows NT.

available for the competing Apple platform. The user interface for Windows 95 was translated into 24 languages, giving Microsoft an undeniable advantage in the upcoming browser war.

Secure Socket Layer (SSL), JavaScript support, HTTP cookies, VRML, NNTP newsgroups, integrated email and news client, support of HTML tables, frames, marquee, and other HTML elements.

Internet Explorer 2.0

Internet Explorer 2.0

Internet Explorer 2.0 – Empty Page

Empty Page

Internet Explorer 2.0 – Favorites

Favorites

Internet Explorer 2.0 – Options

Options

Internet Explorer 2.0 – Find

Find

Internet Explorer 2.0 – Open Internet Address

Open Internet Address

Internet Explorer 2.0 – Antonio Banderas homepage in 1995

Antonio Banderas homepage in 1995

Internet Explorer 2.0 – SLAC website in 1995

SLAC website in 1995

Release Date

  • November 22, 1995

System Requirements

Windows

  • Windows 3.1
  • Windows 95
  • Windows NT

Macintosh

  • System 7.0
  • Mac OS 8

Price

  • Free download from Microsoft website or $19.95 for an Internet Starter Kit for Windows 95 (included Internet Explorer 2.0)

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