Grail (web browser) facts for kids
Grail 0.6 running under Python 2.7 on Linux
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| Original author(s) | Guido van Rossum |
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| Developer(s) | Corporation for National Research Initiatives (CNRI) |
| Initial release | August 1995 |
| Preview release |
0.6 / 1 April 1999
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| Written in | Python |
| Type | Web browser |
| License | Free software license |
Grail was a special kind of web browser that let people explore the internet. It was created using the Python programming language. This browser was free to use and could work on many different types of computers.
The project began in August 1995. Its first public version came out in November of that same year. The last official version, called 0.6, was released in 1999.
What Made Grail Special?
Running Python Code
One cool thing about Grail was its ability to run Python code directly in the browser. This was similar to how other browsers run client-side JavaScript code. It meant that websites could use Python to make interactive features.
This feature made Grail different from most other browsers at the time. It allowed web developers to create more dynamic and powerful web pages using Python.
Where Did the Name Come From?
A Nod to Comedy
The name Grail is believed to be a tribute to the movie Monty Python and the Holy Grail. This film was made by the famous British comedy group Monty Python.
The programming language Python also got its name from Monty Python. So, the browser's name followed a similar fun tradition.
