Re: Removing Firefox Version Number

On 24.08.2011 04:43, Gervase Markham wrote:

 --- Original Message ---

> On 22/08/11 20:00, Matija wrote:
>> Changing history much...? InternetWorks, NetCaptor, IBrowse and Opera
>> ring a bell...? All of those had tabbed browsing BEFORE Firefox. You
>> copied the feature from them.
> 
> Where did Asa say anything about who had it first?
> 
>> And here you are now, claiming that it *was* a Firefox invention and
>> that everyone copied it. 
> 
> Read more carefully - he said no such thing.
> 
> Gerv

A little research goes a long way, to wit:

July 02, 1995, Asa said:

Tabbed browsing is neither a Firefox nor Opera invention. Firefox and
Opera fans, both, should step back from any claims to this invention.

The first real tabbed browser with any significant presence on the web
was Netcaptor, created by the very talented Adam Stiles way back in 1997.

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*Jay Garcia - Netscape Champion*
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