Internet Explorer 1.0

On August 16, 1995, Microsoft released Internet Explorer 1.0. The program was part of the Internet Jumpstart Kit in the Microsoft Plus! bonus pack for Windows 95.

In the original version of Windows 95, a web browser was not available, as Microsoft underestimated the potential of the rapidly developing Internet. The source code for Internet Explorer 1.0 was based on the older Spyglass Mosaic browser for which Microsoft purchased license rights. Internet Explorer 1.0 occupied only 1 MB of disk space and its features were considerably limited compared to other browsers at the time.

Release Date

• August 16, 1995

System Requirements

Windows

• Microsoft Windows 95
• Internet Jumpstart Kit in Microsoft Plus! for Windows 95
• 80386 processor or faster recommended
• 8 MB of RAM

Price

• $49.99 in 1995 for a bonus package Microsoft Plus! with Internet Jumpstart Kit (included Internet Explorer 1.0)

Resources

• The whole Internet for Windows 95: User’s guide & catalog
• Microsoft Plus! For Windows 95
• Microsoft Internet Explorer 1.0