Valley of the Boom

Jim Barksdale and team take Netscape on a road show in search of potential investors. Stephan Paternot and Todd Krizelman struggle to secure financing for their virtual community platform, TheGlobe.com.[National Geographic]

Jim Barksdale leads Netscape through a successful IPO, making it the dominant browser. Microsoft retaliates, sparking the browser wars. Michael Fenne excitedly starts a new company to deliver revolutionary streaming. [National Geographic]

With the browser wars in full swing, Microsoft attacks Netscape. TheGlobe.com team hesitates to bring on a potential investor, unconvinced he'll be a good fit. Using stolen technology, Michael Fenne launches Pixelon.[National Geographic]

Microsoft bundles Internet Explorer with every new Windows PC. Stephan Paternot and Todd Krizelman run on fumes. As Pixelon prepares for a live event, Michael Fenne's management style grows more erratic.[National Geographic]

Jim Barksdale takes drastic measures to re-establish Netscape as an innovator. TheGlobe.com struggles to maintain focus on virtual communities. Pixelon launches a massive concert in Las Vegas.[National Geographic]

Jim Barksdale keeps up with the Microsoft antitrust case. Stephan Paternot and Todd Krizelman try to save TheGlobe.com as they discover some potentially damaging news. [National Geographic]