The first graphical browser was Mosaic, created by Marc Andreessen in 1993, which led to the development of Netscape Navigator, but was eventually overshadowed by Microsoft's Internet Explorer.
The first graphical browser was Mosaic. Developed by Marc Andreessen in 1993, Mosaic revolutionized the web by providing a solid basis for web navigation with its user-friendly graphical interface. This pivotal creation led to the development of the famous Netscape Navigator browser, which Andreessen formed after teaming up with Jim Clark. Netscape Navigator, however, faced intense competition from Microsoft's Internet Explorer after it was bundled with Windows 95, prompting an antitrust case against Microsoft for monopolistic practices. Although Netscape Navigator did not survive the so-called 'first browser war', its legacy is instrumental in shaping the web as we know it today.