NeoPlanet was a graphical web browser base on the Trident rendering engine (a technology developed by Microsoft for use in Internet Explorer). Started in 1998, NeoPlanet was designed as a customisable browser with content channels and search facilities. As well as this, it also included email and download management. When first launched, it was offered by Lycos as well as featuring a Lycos skin (NeoPlanet News Article).