RockMelt
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| Developer(s) | Tim Howes, Eric Vishria |
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| Initial release | November 8, 2010 |
| Preview release | 0.16.91.472 (Beta 5)
/ 30 March 2012 |
| Engine | WebKit (based on KHTML) |
| Operating system | Windows Mac OS X and iOS |
| Type | Web browser |
| License | Proprietary software[1] |
| Website | www |
RockMelt is a proprietary social media web browser developed by Tim Howes and Eric Vishria. The project is backed by Netscape founder Marc Andreessen.[2] RockMelt integrates a technique for surfing the web that focuses on Google Search and social media, in particular Facebook and Twitter.[3]
The browser was launched in private beta on November 8, 2010[4] and now it is in the public version beta. RockMelt supports Windows and Mac OS X platforms. Mobile versions for iPhone and iPad are also available.
RockMelt is based on the open-source project Chromium. This is a cross-platform family of browsers that use the open-source web layout engine WebKit[5]—jointly built by Apple, Google, and the open-source community and Google's own V8 JavaScript engine, also open-source.
RockMelt is similar in functionality to the discontinued Flock social media browser.[citation needed]
RockMelt was created by RockMelt, Inc., located in Mountain View, California.[6]
Notable features
RockMelt has an optional Facebook sidebar for efficient communication with contacts. The sidebar also updates Facebook statuses and allows you to view your Facebook notifications. RockMelt also integrates Twitter. Searching Google in the search bar pops-up a small drop down window with search results.[7]
Milestones
- November 7, 2010 - RockMelt for PC and Mac launches in private beta
- March 11, 2011 - RockMelt for PC and Mac launches in open beta [8]
- April 19, 2011 - RockMelt for iPhone launches [9]
- October 11, 2012 - RockMelt for iPad launches [10]
Reception
On December 13, 2010, Twitter included RockMelt as the eighth most tweeted tech trend in 2010.[11]
Notes
- ^ "Rockmelt Terms of Service". 2011-12-13.
- ^ "Netscape Founder Backs New Browser". The New York City Times. 2009-08-13.
- ^ "Rockmelt announces new way to surf the Internet". Batangas Today. 2010-11-08. Retrieved 2010-12-18.
- ^ "Web Browsing Takes a Social Turn". The New York City Times. 2010-11-07. Retrieved 2010-11-13.
- ^ "World, Meet Rockmelt". Rockmelt blog. Rockmelt. 2010-11-07. Retrieved 2010-11-09.
- ^ Facebook community page showing Rockmelt, Inc.'s headquarters
- ^ "30+ Rocking Features of Rockmelt Browser". Tech18. 2010-11-17. Retrieved 2010-12-18.
- ^ "No more waiting in line - RockMelt now in Open Beta!". 2010-03-11.
- ^ "RockMelt's New Mobile Browser--A New Mobile Home Screen?". 2011-04-19.
- ^ "Rockmelt Thinks You're Ready for a Modern Mobile Browser". 2012-10-11.
- ^ Twitter 2010: Year in Review - Twitter. 2010-12-13.