Muze

Muze is the web browser designed by NDS Online. Muze is designed to take full advantage of fast internet connection and give you the fastest experience. The latest version of Muze that has been released is Muze 7 SP1.

Muze 1 (Muzeb 1)
Muze began being made in late 2009. Muze started out as a simple web browser, featuring just a Back, Forward, Refresh, and a URL bar. The reason for the simplicity is due to the fact that Muze was originally designed to be the easiest web browser to use. But, Muze then drifted off that course, and then got the Music Player added. The first name before 'Muze', was actually 'Simpli', which signified how simple it was. When the Music Player was added, the name changed to 'Museb', which had part 'Music' and part 'Web'. This name was only in Museb 1. Museb 1 was released on December 21, 2009, but only available via email. When we were ready to release Museb 2, we did a name change to make it smaller and easier to read, which was 'Muze'.

Muze 2
Muze 2 was released to the public via Download Centre in February, 2010. This improved version of Museb 1, or Muze 1, featured a Music Player which could be hidden or visible with 2 clicks of the mouse, and also added new buttons and new icons. This file was not even 1 mb, which lead to confusion. When some people downloaded the setup file, they thought that there was an error downloading, as very rarely something was less then 1 mb. This was never fixed.

Muze 3
Muze 3 was the most improved version of Muze, which includes new buttons, icons, and new Menu lists. This version was also tested for speed, and wasproven x3 faster then Muze 2, and x5 faster then Muze 1. This is also the most stable version of Muze yet. The reason for the stability is that Muze 3 was the first to introduce a 32-bit & 64-bit version. The Setup installer includes both versions for about 18 mb. This version also includes Internet Explorer 8 & Windows Media Player 12, both in 32 & 64-bit versions. This Setup file also fixed the size error that Muze 2 had.

Muze 4
Muze 4 has been released via Muze Web Page. Muze 4 is x2 faster then Muze 3, and is also a little more stable. Muze 4 also has a Pro version, which includes some more features: Muze 4 Free will feature a new Video Player & Music Player combined and Muze 4 Pro will have 2 players, Music & Video. Muze 4 Pro will also feature a new Help Menu Option, New File Menu Option, Menu Items Moved, and Webpage Properties.

Muze 4 Pro
Muze 4 Pro has been released and came out with Muze 4 Free Edition. Muze 4 & Muze 4 Pro were also the last versions of Muze to be released. The release date for this was April 6th, 2010. Here is a list of features new and exclusive to Muze 4 Pro: Muze 4 Pro is also said that it will be regularly updated, which the updates will be fixes to bugs and that stuff. No planned updates for Muze 4 Pro are going to be redesigns, which might change in the future. Also, the way that Muze 4 Pro will be bought is only if a staff member is approched directly for $9.99. Or, if you use the forum, you can redeem 3000 points, or if you have an All Access Code, you can get Muze 4 Pro emailed to you for directly no cost. Also, for the Beta 1 of the BWR 2nd Gen, if you are a Beta participant, you can download Muze 4 Pro for free. However, when Muze 5 came out, it was revealed that it has all the features of Muze 4 Pro. Anyone who purchased Muze 4 Pro is currently getting a 50% refund (not 100% because the program was still used for 2 months).
 * Video Player
 * Save Music & Video Files
 * Save Webpage As .html
 * Special Help Page
 * Calendar
 * Time & Date

Muze 5


Muze 5 is the latest version of Muze by NDS Online. Muze 5 was released on May 30, 2010 on Twitter and YouTube, and June 1 2010 on the official Muze download page. Muze 5 features a new design, featuring new blue buttons to fit in with the Blue Waves theme on the Home Page. Also, it adds features that were exclusive to Muze 4 Pro, such as the date & time, and calendar. Muze 5 is also 64-bit compatible, but installs as a 32-bit application to minimize file size. Muze 5 also not only replaces Muze 4 & Muze 4 Pro, but also Muze Lite, as it fixes the Netbook Screen glitch. Muze 5 also fixes minor glitches and is declaired the most stable version of Muze out. It also combines Menu options, such as the new Media menu, which has a Music Player & Video Player option in it. Also, new menu options are New Tab, Close Tab, New Window & Close Window. Muze 5 also features a full help page, unlike in Muze 4 where it was never released. Now clicking the Muze Help Page button will scan your browser to confirm you're using Muze, and then re-direct you to the official help page.

Muze 5.0.1
Muze 5.0.1 fixes a number of bugs that weren't fixed in Muze 4 Free, Pro, Lite or Muze 5. These glitches are the Netbook Glitch, Calendar Glitch & Aero Snap Glitch.

Muze 5.0.2
Muze 5.0.2 was in Beta from June 1 - June 6 2010 and came out June 9 2010.. This will fix the calendar glitch & status bar glitch, however it has been noted that you must not open the Media Player before you maximized the window otherwise a black bar will appear, only leaving when Muze 5.0.2 is restarted. This was eventually fixed in Muze 6.

Muze 5.1
Muze 5.1 is was released on July 1, 2010. This update was originally named Muze 5.0.3 but with the large amount of new features, it has been re-named Muze 5.1 and known as a new version instead of an update.There were also not any public beta's for this version. This version includes a new "About Box", and fixes the following glitches:

•Media Player With Aero Snap Glitch

•Scroll Bar Stuck Glitch

•Scroll Bar Not Showing/Too Big Glitch

Muze 5.1 also includes the following new items:

•New GO Button

•Check For Updates link

•About Muze box

•New Menu Colours

•New Menu Header

Muze 5.2
Muze 5.2 was released on July 17, 2010. It is confirmed to fix the glitch where when you maximize Muze 5.1, enable the Music Player & then disable the media player, and then restore down the window, the web browser is not shrunk and not fixed until restarted. This is also the first version of Muze where it includes a zoom feature, allowing you to choose zoom levels of 50%, 75%, 100% (Default), 125%, 150%, 175% & 200%. Muze 5.2 was also originally named Muze 5.1.1, but changed because it now includes a major feature. This also fixed the Calendar & Status Bar glitch that re-appeared in Muze 5.1. This is also the last version of Muze 5 before Muze 6.

Muze 6
Muze 6 was released on August 8, 2010. Muze 6 was rumored the final version of Muze, but was proven wrong with Muze 7. The new/changed features are: Muze 6 also removes the Menu Bar and replaces it with a 'MENU' button, which when clicked, will show everything that the Menu Bar had. This was added to help make more room for the website to display. With the Menu Bar removed, there is only 1 main bar, which is now called the UAIO Bar (Ultra All-In-One Bar).
 * New UI (User Interface)
 * New Menu
 * New Buttons
 * New, Sleeker Menu Images
 * Speed Improvement
 * Date & Time Removed
 * New Icons
 * New Built-in Notepad

Muze 6.1
Muze 6.1 was released on August 14, 2010. It was confirmed that it is an important stability update & includes minor changes to the Notepad & to the Video Player.

Muze 6.2
Muze 6.2 was released on September 4, 2010. It includes minor changes to the tab types, where you no longer have to restart Muze when you change back to Classic Muze tabs. It also fixes a problem where the Music Player disables the controls and not the Video Player. Muze 6.2 is also the first to include Muzitter, a fast & new Twitter client. This was originally Muze 6.1.1, but this was changed to 6.2 & 6.1.1 was cancelled. This was originally set for release on September 11, but it was pushed forwards a week, due to September 11 being 9/11 (CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT 9/11).

Muze 7
Muze 7 was announced on August 31, 2010 and originally confirmed for November 1, 2010. It was then pushed forwards to October 1, before being confirmed for October 2. Muze 7 is based entirely off the Muze 6 coding, but with new changes. Here is a list of changes to Muze 7: The support for HTML5 is the biggest change, which will give Muze 7 the support for HTML5 through a simple update. HTML5 will be supported in Muze 7 after Internet Explorer 9 releases. If IE9 is released in October, then that will be the final version & update of Muze, otherwise there will be 1 final update.
 * New Text Font & Logos
 * New IconsMuze_7_Screenshot.png
 * Built-In Chitta Bar (Called Chitta Links)
 * Support For HTML5 (Coming In Muze 7 SP1)
 * Transparency (Windows Vista & Windows 7 Only)
 * New Themes
 * Direct Adobe Flash Player Download

Muze 7 Release Timeline:


 * August 1: Started Development
 * August 31: Announced


 * September 2: Alpha


 * September 7: Beta


 * September 19: Release Candidate


 * September 25: Email Subscribers Release

When the Muze Multi-Installer was released, it was confirmed that within hours, it had over 300 downloads, which surpasses the previously most downloaded, Muze 5.
 * October 2: Public Release

Muze 7 SP1 (Muze 7.1)
Muze 7 was confirmed for release after Internet Explorer 9 to allow coding changes for HTML5. However, the coding was changed inside of Muze 7 SP1, so that whatever version of Internet Explorer you have, it will run off that coding engine, however, it is recommended to have IE9 installed. The release date for Muze 7 SP1 is currently aimed for November 6, 2010. Below is a list of changes in Muze 7 SP1: On October 20, it was said that: "November 6 is pushing it a little. We are still going to go for then, but we cannot say that will be out then for sure. If it's not then, we are hoping late November."
 * Support For HTML5
 * Built-In MSN Status Changer
 * New Home Icon
 * New Theme Manager
 * New Media Manager
 * Built-In Themes
 * Fixes glitchy tabs

Built-In Themes
With the release of Muze 7, there were a variety of themes that were made available: Green, Orange, Pink, Purple & Red. With the release of Muze 7 SP1, the themes are built-into Muze, however, this increased the file size from 10mb to 17mb. The themes change the UAIO Menu Bar, the buttons, and the notepad menu strip. The themes were originally planned to come as an add-on called Muze 7 Plus! but was integrated into Service Pack 1.

Muze 8
As Muze 7 SP1 is the last public release, the staff at NDS Online have announced that they are making a final version for those who are email subscribers. The invitations have already been sent out, and include a snap-shot of the new UI as seen on October 27, 2010. Muze 8 also introduces a new icon, which is simple the letter "m" with the yellow ring around it.

Muze 8 was announced with the screenshot and was highly talked about since then. There was a planned Beta for it to come out November 6, 2010, however it was delayed to a later date, before it was cancelled. The original planned release date was December 1, 2010, however it has been pushed back until 2011. NDS Online then released Muze 8 on December 18, 2010, to everyone to download, then announced that the email subscribers got it on the 11th of December.

Muze 8 is going to introduce a new User-Interface, the fastest start-up time yet, and uses less than half the amount of RAM that Muze 7 SP1 uses.

Muze 8 has also taken the same test that Muze 6 & Muze 7 have, and both of those beat Internet Explorer 8, Firefox 3.6.10, Safari 5, Google Chrome 6 & Opera 10. But with Muze 8, it sets a new record, and is proven faster then all of those browsers listed above. This then gave Muze 8 the slogan: "It only takes 8mb to change your browsing experience forever. Muze 8"

Muze 9
This was the first major release of the Muze Web Browser from Muze Software Inc., and is designed to go even faster, with a new theme and design.

Go to http://www.muzesoftwareinc.wordpress.com to get all the latest information on it.

Muze Jolt v1.0
Muze Jolt is the latest program from Muze Software Inc., and replaces the Muze Web Browser, originally released by NDS Online in 2009. It includes a new design and new features.

Go to http://www.muzesoftwareinc.wordpress.com to get all the latest information on it.

Muze Service Packs
Once Muze 7 was released, it was announced a few weeks after that a Service Pack would come out, featuring new things, main ones being support for HTML5.

Muze Project
In early 2010, NDS Online started a program and codenamed it the Muze Project, however it was cancelled in June 2010. Then, in December 2010, they re-opened the file and described it as "You always knew Muze as the fastest browser, but you didn't know what it really could do."

The 2011 Muze Project was opened in December 2010, and is currently planned to be fully announced in early 2011. The rumors are it will be Muze 9, Muze Workspace Suite 3 or Muze OS, which was rumored for around 3 months before the staff finally made a comment on it, and said "We are not confirming this or denying this as of now."

Licensing
As of July 21, 2010, every version of Muze that has been released or is to be released is protected under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 2.5 Canada License. Even if the user of this program is not located in Canada, they must still follow the copyright laws that protect it.

Glitches
Every program out there has at least 1 glitch, and Muze is no exception, however, we work hard to fix them and get a new update out ASAP. Here are the glitches that have been found:

Netbook Errors - Fixed In Muze 5.0.2
Due to the size, Muze 4 Free, Muze 4 Pro & Muze Lite work but the full controls are not shown on screens smaller then 10". However, Muze 5.0.2 and higher fix this problem.

Aero Snap Glitch - Fixed In Muze 5.1
On Windows 7, if you go to use the Aero Snap feature with the Media Player Visible, you will notice that the web page screen will be shrunk and can only be restored by restarting the browser. However, Muze 5.1 is said to fix this glitch.

Scrollbar Glitches - Fixed In Muze 5.1
In the Muze 5.0.3 Beta, there were a few scrollbar glitches, but all of these have been fixed in a private build and will be fixed in the final version.

Scrollbar Not Showing/Too Big - Fixed In Muze 5.1
With Muze 5.1 Beta, the scrollbar didn't show or was too big, but this glitch is now fixed for the full version

Scrollbar Stuck - Fixed In Muze 5.1
With Muze 5.1 Beta, the scroll bar didn't move, but this glitch is now fixed for the full version.

Media Player Maximize/Restore Down - Fixed In Muze 5.2
In Muze 5.1, if you maximized Muze 5.1, enables the Media Player, Disabled it, and then restored down, the web browser would be scattered everywhere. This glitch is fixed in Muze 5.2.

Restarts After Changing Tabs Back To Classic - Fixed In Muze 6.2
In Muze 6 & Muze 6.1, Muze would sometimes prompt you to restart it after changing the tabs back to Classic Muze. In Muze 6.2, this problem is fixed.

Music Player Disables Web Browser Buttons - Fixed in Muze 6.2
In Muze 6.1, the Music Player disables the Web Browser controls (Back, Forward, Refresh, etc) instead of the Video Player disabling them.This is fixed in Muze 6.2

Script Error Pop-Up - Fixed In Muze 7
In all previous versions of Muze, upon visiting certain wesites, script error popups will come up. This is stopped in Muze 7.

Notepad & Theme Changer
In Muze 7 SP1, with the Theme Manager, if you change the Theme with the notepad open, the toolbar will remain the previous colour. This glitch is not going to be fixed, however can be worked around by just re-clicking the Notepad "Visible" button again in the Menu.

Glitchy Tabs - Fixed In Muze 7 SP1
Ever since tabs were introduced into Muze, they have been known to dissappear and then reappear quickly. This glitch was known all throughout Muze's history, and was not fixed until Muze 7 SP1. The exact fix is not known, however it is confirmed that it is fixed.

Muze Toolbar (NDS Online Bar)
Recently, NDS Online changed the name of their toolbar from NDS Online Bar to the Muze Bar. The toolbar currently features social network connectivity, and more is planned to come in the future to this toolbar. It can automatically be updated by clicking the Muze logo and Refresh Toolbar.

v1.0: Web Search

v2.0: NDS Online News Reader

v3.0: New Design

v4.0: FaceBook Connect

v4.5: Email Notifier, Twitter Reader, Pop-Up Blocker

v4.6: Podcast Button Added

Chitta WebBar Competition
Recently, with the release of v5.50, NDS Online opened a new section of their website to the Chitta WebBar, based off the Chitta Bar which is exclusive to v5.50's, BWR 2nd Gen. There has recently been some competition as to what toolbar is the best. but really the 2 toolbars are completly different. The Muze Bar focuses on the website and the WebBar focuses on social websites, search engines and more. So really there is no competition between the two, but the staff at NDS Online predict that the WebBar will pass the Muze Bar in installations.

Muzitter
Muzitter is a fast & new Twitter client from NDS Online and is included with Muze 6.1.1. Muzitter is not planned to be available seperately from Muze, and is planned to only be in Muze 6.1.1. This was finalized, but never fully released. However, if anyone requests it, they will be emailed the download link.

Muze Workspace
Muze Workspace is the new 4-in-1 application from NDS Online that is registered under the Muze name. Muze Workspace includes a Media Player, Notepad, Calculator & Calendar. Workspace was originally planned to come out built-into Muze 7, but this was changed so that it is installed with Muze 7. Muze Workspace Sutie 2 released on November 6, along with Muze 7 SP1.

As of November 14, 2010, Muze Workspace was announced discontinued and no newer versions are being made.

Muze Workspace | Suite 1
Applications Included: Release Date: October 2, 2010
 * Notepad
 * Calculator
 * Calendar
 * Media Player

Muze Workspace | Suite 2
New feature(s): Release Date: November 6, 2010
 * Tabbed applications
 * Faster Start-Up

Muze Workspace | Suite 3
Muze Workspace Suite 3 was rumored to be included with Muze 8, however it was later announced discontinued and this version was cancelled. The new features planned to be included were: Along with new and removed features, the name was planned to be changed from Muze Workspace | Suite 3 to Muze Workspace 2011
 * New/Better Looking Calculator
 * New Icons
 * New Links
 * Updated Support For Muze 8
 * Calendar Removed

Muze Platform Coding
Throughout Muze's history, it has been built on numerous coding platforms, and these are the platforms listed below.

Muze Coding Platform 1 (MCP 1)
The first Muze Coding Platform was built for Muze 1, and featured very few options. All it mainly featured was a media player, and a basic web browser. This MCP was only used in Muze 1.

Muze Coding Platform 2 (MCP 2)
The second MCP was built for Muze 2 and featured few options, but more options then those in Muze 1. This version of MCP was only used in Muze 2.

Muze Coding Platform 3 (MCP 3)
The third version of the MCP was originally built for Muze 3, and included a new UI and new features. This version of the MCP was used for Muze 3, Muze 4 Free, Muze 5, Muze 5.0.1, Muze 5.0.2, Muze 5.1 and Muze 5.2.

Muze Coding Platform 3.2 (MCP 3.2)
This version of the Muze Coding Platform was built only for Muze 4 Pro, and featured more advanced options then those in Muze 4 Free.

Muze Coding Platform 3.5 (MCP 3.5)
This version of the Muze Coding Platform was built only for Muze Lite, as it had very little features and was designed only for netbooks.

Muze Coding Platform 4 (MCP 4)
The fourth version of the MCP was built for Muze 6, and featured a brand-new UI, along with many new features, and also a new engine. This version was used for Muze 6 and Muze 7.

Muze Coding Platform 4.5 (MCP 4.5)
This version of the Muze Coding Platform was built only for Muze 7 SP1, and featured new themes and new customization options, along with more new features.

Muze Coding Platform 5 (MCP 5)
This version of the Muze Coding Platform was built from scratch only for Muze 8, and brought in a faster experience and new options.

Muze Coding Platform 6 (MCP 6)
This version of the Muze Coding Platform was designed by Muze Software Inc. and was made only for Muze 9. This brought in new features and better HTML5 support.

Muze Coding Platform 7 (MCP 7)
This version of the Muze Coding Platform was designed by Muze Software Inc. and was made only for Muze Jolt, the replacement for the Muze Web Browser.

Replacement
When Muze was taken over by a new company, Muze Software Inc, the original Muze program was dropped and all support ended. However, it was instantly replaced with a new program, Muze Jolt, which is the same as Muze 9, just including a new design and features.