2014 Event Microsoft identifies a security issue in Internet Explorer that can allow hackers to take control of personal computers using the browser; the flaw affects versions 6 to 11 of the software 2013 Event Microsoft is fined €561 million for not providing E.U. residents with an alternative web browser to Internet Explorer 1997 Event U.S. accuses Microsoft of violating pact forcing IE browser on computers 1996 Event Netscape Browser 3.0 is released
