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Microsoft Releases Preview Versions of Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 For UNIX and Windows 3.1 Browser Extends Beyond Cross-Platform to Provide True Platform Support REDMOND, Wash. - Nov. 5, 1997 - Microsoft Corp. today announced that Preview 1 of Microsoft® Internet Explorer 4.0 for Sun Solaris and Preview 2 for the Windows® 3.1 operating system are now available. These releases join the existing preview release for Macintosh and the final version of Internet Explorer 4.0 for Windows 95 and the Windows NT® operating system to provide true platform support and premier Internet Explorer 4.0 functionality to corporations, content developers and users worldwide. "Internet Explorer 4.0 for UNIX has been a long time coming for Microsoft and our customers," said Yusuf Mehdi, director of marketing in the applications and Internet client group at Microsoft. "We're very excited to achieve the first milestone by shipping Preview 1 today. With Internet Explorer 4.0 now available in preview or final form on Macintosh, Windows 3.1, Windows 95, Windows NT 4.0 and, today, UNIX, we round out one of the important pieces of what customers ask for in true platform support." Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 goes beyond simply supporting a variety of operating systems by delivering true platform support, which offers the following benefits:
Previews Provide for Enterprisewide Evaluation Today's releases - together with Internet Explorer 4.0 for Windows 95 and "We are already working with Internet Explorer 4.0 for Windows 95 and Windows NT and are excited about the possibilities of technologies such as Active Channel™ functionality," said Ramesh Viswanathan, senior systems analyst at Siemens Corporate Research. "Its ease of use and unmatched feature set have brought an entirely new level of power and productivity to our intranet. Now, with the new versions for UNIX and Windows 3.1, we can begin to extend those benefits to every user in our organization." Preview versions are designed to give corporate technical evaluators, developers and enthusiasts the opportunity to experience Internet Explorer 4.0 technology, provide feedback to Microsoft and become familiar with the product early in the development process. Microsoft is working with independent software vendors dedicated to the UNIX market, such as Mainsoft Corp. to provide a strong infrastructure on which to build Internet Explorer 4.0 and Data Connection Ltd. (DCL) to bring NetMeeting™ dataconferencing software-compatible technology to UNIX users worldwide. Innovative Browser Technologies Now Benefit Users of Windows 3.1 and Sun Solaris In addition to offering corporations a single development platform and browser, today's releases for Sun Solaris and Windows 3.1 provide premier ease of use and security innovations, delivering a complete Internet client solution. Key features include:
Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 Preview 2 for Windows 3.1 also includes the acclaimed Outlook™ Express e-mail client, with new features including HTML mail, and support for webcasting with Active Channel content, enabling corporations to deliver Internet or intranet content directly to their end users and allowing users to subscribe to any Web site they want, receiving updates when new information is available. These features will also be available in the final version of Internet Explorer 4.0 for UNIX. Pricing and Availability All preview and final versions of Internet Explorer 4.0 are available free of charge for downloading from Microsoft's Web site at http://www.microsoft.com/ie/ie40/ (connect-time charges may apply). Internet Explorer Preview 1 for UNIX is also available for download from Microsoft's FTP server at ftp.microsoft.com/deskapps/ie/unix. For information on Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0, visit the Microsoft Internet Explorer Web site at http://www.microsoft.com/ie/. Founded in 1975, Microsoft (NASDAQ "MSFT") is the worldwide leader in software for personal computers. The company offers a wide range of products and services for business and personal use, each designed with the mission of making it easier and more enjoyable for people to take advantage of the full power of personal computing every day. Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT, Active Channel, NetMeeting, ActiveX and Outlook are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corp. in the United States and/or other countries. Other product and company names herein may be trademarks of their respective owners. Note to editors: If you are interested in viewing additional information on Microsoft, please visit the Microsoft Web page at http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/ on Microsoft's corporate information pages. © 1997 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Legal Notices. |