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As the Internet continues to advance into every aspect of computing, it makes more and more sense to integrate the browser into all computer operations. By providing a single interface for both traditional and Web computing, Internet Explorer 4.0 reduces training costs and makes it easier for employees to use the latest technology to complete projects quickly. True Web Integration with the PC—one of the major innovations introduced with the Platform Preview of Internet Explorer 4.0—is a huge win for users. Rather than layer an additional operating system and user interface over the user's existing computer software, True Web Integration provides users a single, easy way to access information—whether it's on the local machine, a Local Area Network, or the Internet.

Integrating the Internet into the operating system also turns the computer desktop into a "canvas" that users can customize to create a personalized workspace. In the Internet Explorer 4.0 Platform Preview, we make True Web Integration an installation option so that users who don't have the system resources or aren't ready to upgrade their operating system shell (user interface) can do so later at their own pace.

Whether you choose the shell integration feature now or later, you'll find superior integration in the suite of applications included in the basic version of Internet Explorer 4.0. Continuing the tradition of Microsoft Office, the applications that make up the suite have a consistent look and feel and share a common Toolbar, and are integrated onto the Taskbar to make it easy to move between the applications.

Picture the Web as part of your PC:

Find it from Start Imagine being able to search for files, folders, Web sites, or even people right from the Start menu. Picture single-click access to the Internet or tools on a company intranet right from your computer desktop. Internet Explorer 4.0 delivers all that functionality with a single Explorer, Web-savvy Start menus and Task bars, and the Active Desktop. By providing this simple and single way for people to get around and be more productive using computers, Internet Explorer 4.0 delivers a lower-cost, higher-payback solution for organizations.

The keys to all you need:

  • A single Explorer combines the best of Internet Explorer and the familiar Windows Explorer. Use it to surf the Web or organize your local data files!
  • Web-savvy Start menu and Taskbar brings all the functionality of the old Start menu and adds your Internet Favorites, History lists, and new Internet Find capabilities. The new and improved Taskbar makes switching between tasks even easier than before.
  • The Active Desktop lets you put Web pages, Desktop Components, and Internet news on your screen right next to your old, familiar shortcuts.


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Last Updated: Tuesday, April 08, 1997