Netscape was one of the first web browsers that made the internet accessible to everyday users in the mid-1990s. Launched in 1994, it allowed people to easily navigate the growing World Wide Web, which was previously complicated and less user-friendly. Its popularity helped spark the internet boom and introduced many to online experiences. The company behind Netscape, Netscape Communications Corporation, also played a significant role in the development of web technologies. In 1998, it was acquired by AOL, marking a major shift in the tech landscape. Although Netscape eventually lost its dominance, it laid the groundwork for modern browsers like Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox.