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They did it by making the single worst mistake that any software company can make:They decided to rewrite the code from scratch, moving from netscape 4.0 to 6.0 which needed 3 years to complete. Three years is an awfully long time in the internet world. During this time, Netscape sat by, helplessly, as their market share plummeted.
Netscape wasn't the first company to make this mistake. Borland made the same mistake when they bought Arago and tried to make it into dBase for Windows, a doomed project that took so long that Microsoft Access ate their lunch, then they made it again in rewriting Quattro Pro from scratch and astonishing people with how few features it had. Microsoft almost made the same mistake, trying to rewrite Word for Windows from scratch in a doomed project called Pyramid which was shut down, thrown away, and swept under the rug. Lucky for Microsoft, they had never stopped working on the old code base, so they had something to ship, making it merely a financial disaster, not a strategic one.
Sol kenworthy
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What is Netscape's motto?
Netscape's motto is 'We Only Use the Netscape'.
What happened to Netscape's share price after going public?
Within three months Netscape's stock rose from $6 a share to $140, making Clark and many other people very rich.
What is Netscape's population?
The population of Netscape is 10,000.
Is Netscape a browser?
No, netscape is not a microsoft's browser, it is a browser of netscape communication. Their parent company is AOL
What was the original name if Netscape navigator?
It's Netscape Navigator. It's the original Netscape broswer.
Which browsers are netscape?
Simple they are: Firefox, Mozilla, Netscape, Opera.
Is netscape a Microsoft browser?
No, netscape is not a microsoft's browser, it is a browser of netscape communication. Their parent company is AOL
When was Netscape Browser created?
Netscape Browser was created in 1994.
Is Google Chrome a netscape browser?
No, Chrome is not a Netscape browser. Netscape was developed by AOL wile Chrome is a product of Google.
When did netscape begin?
august 9 1995, Netscape became public.
Who created netscape?
Bill Gate invited the Netscape
How does one receive a Netscape email?
One can receive a Netscape email when one signs on to Netscape. One just needs to enter one's email address and password to sign into Netscape. It is very easy.
