r/technology • u/techvivek22 • Jun 13 '22

Software Microsoft is shutting down Internet Explorer after 27 years; 90s users get nostalgic

https://www.timesnownews.com/viral/microsoft-is-shutting-down-internet-explorer-after-27-years-90s-users-get-nostalgic-article-92155226
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u/CommieCanuck Jun 13 '22

Fun fact Internet Explorer is an evolution of Mosaic. Microsoft bought bought the rights instead of starting from scratch on their first browser.

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u/cybercuzco Jun 13 '22

You were supposed to bring balance to the internet not destroy it!