Netscape browser bites the dust

Netscape browser bites the dust
The beginning of 2008 will mark the end of an era - that of the once mighty browser that ruled before Microsoft's Internet Explorer matured, Netscape. The browser that ruled before the broadband became a common word is now taking its last breaths of air as AOL has decided to pull the plug on it due to low market share and no real expectations that things will be turned around in the future.

Based on Mozilla's Firefox 2, Netscape 9 is the last version in the browser series and although it will be getting security updates in the next month, from February 1st, 2008, it will be left to the wolfs and no further support will be provided. Following that date Netscape.aol.com will continue to run and older version of the browser will be available for download. As for those who'll need to look for a new browser, AOL recommends the Foxxy One 2.0 (Firefox 2). We'll light a candle old friend.