Evolution of the internet explorer logo through the years

[Ande]

How the Internet Explorer logo has changed over the years! Initially, Microsoft chose the World to symbolize its browser, a metaphor for possibility and connection. And it is called the World Wide Web, after all!

An early logo design consisted of the Windows symbol (circa Windows 95) and a circle representing a globe. In time, an orbiter was introduced, to represent speed and exploration.
With Windows Vista and Internet Explorer 7, came a new logo with a blue glass texture that had more dimension, an evolution of the familiar blue e.
This new logo was developed to complement the design and personality of Windows Vista. Internet Explorer 8 retains the same logo, having also shipped during the Windows Vista timeframe.


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[JayCub]

Thanks Ande i liked the logo for IE7 as it just looks polished, i haven't varied much over the years from IE, despite its security issues, looking at the source link it doesn't appear to be changing any for IE9 a bit bland maybe..

[princeaniket]

i liked the IE 9 latest one... its cool..
nice to see first to 9 logo of internet explorer collectively......
thanks for the link ande dear...

[safeguy]

They should just change the logo entirely and start afresh with new icons...the "e" icon is ain't cool no more.