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'''MediaBrowser''' ('''MediaBrowser.com, Inc.''') was an Internet browser branding company that started in 2000. They made specially branded versions of [[Internet Explorer]] for various company brands and themes. Because the branded web browsers made by MediaBrowser require [[Internet Explorer]] 5 or higher it is only supported under [[Windows]] Operating Systems. On December 5, 2001 Mediabrowser.com, Inc. went bankrupt and shutdown their site and the branded web browsers.<ref>http://www.bizjournals.com/tampabay/stories/2001/12/03/story2.html</ref> |
'''MediaBrowser''' ('''MediaBrowser.com, Inc.''') was an Internet browser branding company that started in 2000. They made specially branded versions of [[Internet Explorer]] for various company brands and themes. Because the branded web browsers made by MediaBrowser require [[Internet Explorer]] 5 or higher it is only supported under [[Windows]] Operating Systems. On December 5, 2001 Mediabrowser.com, Inc. went bankrupt and shutdown their site and the branded web browsers.<ref>http://www.bizjournals.com/tampabay/stories/2001/12/03/story2.html</ref> |
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== Branding == |
== Branding == |
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[[Image:MarioTennisBrowser.jpg|right|250px|thumb|Mario Tennis Branded MediaBrowser]] |
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The branding consisted of various brand images on the background, navigation buttons, splash screen and links to specific web pages that related to the brand of the company. MediaBrower also had a space for ads to display at the bottom of the web browser. MediaBrowser's MicroTron was also included in every MediaBrowser branding to display brand-related video content to the user.<ref>http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0EIN/is_2000_Sept_28/ai_65530855/</ref> |
The branding consisted of various brand images on the background, navigation buttons, splash screen and links to specific web pages that related to the brand of the company. MediaBrower also had a space for ads to display at the bottom of the web browser. MediaBrowser's MicroTron was also included in every MediaBrowser branding to display brand-related video content to the user.<ref>http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0EIN/is_2000_Sept_28/ai_65530855/</ref> |
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== Nintendo and MediaBrowser == |
== Nintendo and MediaBrowser == |
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[[Image:PokemonGSpftw.jpg|right|250px|thumb|Pokemon GS Branded MediaBrowser]] |
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In late 2000 video game company, [[Nintendo]] partnered with MediaBrowser to make branded browsers of their new and upcoming video games. The first two browsers to be released were for the (then upcoming) [[Pokemon Gold and Silver]] video games and [[Mario Tennis]]. Retailers gave out CD-ROM copies of the branded [[Pokemon]] GS browser to anyone who bought a copy of [[Pokemon Gold and Silver|Pokemon Gold or Silver]] as a special promotion.<ref>http://gameboy.ign.com/articles/085/085734p1.html</ref> Later in 2001, other browsers were released branded with other [[Nintendo]] games such as [[Paper Mario]] and [[Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask]]. A [[Nintendo Power]] branded browser was released as well.<ref>http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0EIN/is_2000_Sept_28/ai_65530855/</ref> |
In late 2000 video game company, [[Nintendo]] partnered with MediaBrowser to make branded browsers of their new and upcoming video games. The first two browsers to be released were for the (then upcoming) [[Pokemon Gold and Silver]] video games and [[Mario Tennis]]. Retailers gave out CD-ROM copies of the branded [[Pokemon]] GS browser to anyone who bought a copy of [[Pokemon Gold and Silver|Pokemon Gold or Silver]] as a special promotion.<ref>http://gameboy.ign.com/articles/085/085734p1.html</ref> Later in 2001, other browsers were released branded with other [[Nintendo]] games such as [[Paper Mario]] and [[Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask]]. A [[Nintendo Power]] branded browser was released as well.<ref>http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0EIN/is_2000_Sept_28/ai_65530855/</ref> |
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right MediaBrowser (MediaBrowser.com, Inc.) was an Internet browser branding company that started in 2000. They made specially branded versions of Internet Explorer for various company brands and themes. Because the branded web browsers made by MediaBrowser require Internet Explorer 5 or higher it is only supported under Windows Operating Systems. On December 5, 2001 Mediabrowser.com, Inc. went bankrupt and shutdown their site and the branded web browsers.[1]
System Requirements
Windows 95 to Windows xp, Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher, Windows Media Player 6.4 or higher, Macromedia Flash 4.0 or higher. Also a 486 or higher processor, 32MB of RAM, 5MB of free hard drive space, and an active Internet connection.
Due to compatibility issues MediaBrowser is not compatible with Windows Vista or Windows 7.
Browser Registration
Upon new installation of a MediaBrowser branded browser the user was required to register their web browser using MediaBrowser's online registration form that asked for their name, address, ect. if they were over 12 years-old. When MediaBrowser was shut down the registration process was broken (as the registration form was hosted on their now defunct web site) therefore users wouldn't be able to use it unless they modified a value in Windows Registry.[2]
Branding
right|250px|thumb|Mario Tennis Branded MediaBrowser The branding consisted of various brand images on the background, navigation buttons, splash screen and links to specific web pages that related to the brand of the company. MediaBrower also had a space for ads to display at the bottom of the web browser. MediaBrowser's MicroTron was also included in every MediaBrowser branding to display brand-related video content to the user.[3]
Nintendo and MediaBrowser
right|250px|thumb|Pokemon GS Branded MediaBrowser In late 2000 video game company, Nintendo partnered with MediaBrowser to make branded browsers of their new and upcoming video games. The first two browsers to be released were for the (then upcoming) Pokemon Gold and Silver video games and Mario Tennis. Retailers gave out CD-ROM copies of the branded Pokemon GS browser to anyone who bought a copy of Pokemon Gold or Silver as a special promotion.[4] Later in 2001, other browsers were released branded with other Nintendo games such as Paper Mario and Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask. A Nintendo Power branded browser was released as well.[5]
Bankruptcy
MediaBrowser.com, Inc. went bankrupt on December 5, 2001 under Chapter 7 filing due to company debts of $2.49 million dollars and various unpaid loans.[6] The web site containing all the branded web browsers was pulled and Nintendo posted a notice on their downloads page stating that the web browsers are no longer available and are not sure if they'll ever be available again.
References
- ^ http://www.bizjournals.com/tampabay/stories/2001/12/03/story2.html
- ^ http://oldsoftware4.tperpg.net/internet_browsers/nintendo/mariotennis.html
- ^ http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0EIN/is_2000_Sept_28/ai_65530855/
- ^ http://gameboy.ign.com/articles/085/085734p1.html
- ^ http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0EIN/is_2000_Sept_28/ai_65530855/
- ^ http://www.bizjournals.com/tampabay/stories/2001/12/03/story2.html
See also
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