Technology giant Microsoft is thinking of an alternative to its regular browser 'Internet Explorer.' According to the sources, Microsoft is building a new web browser with codename 'Spartan' but not sure whether this the final label of the new internet browser. This new browser is likely to be more Firefox and Chrome with more advanced features.

The sources also said, Microsoft is developing this new 'Spartan' browser using Chakra JavaScript engine and Trident rendering engine. All eyes are on January 21st event of Microsoft where it will unveil the next seat of Windows 10 feature. The possible announcement of 'Spartan' is also on the same day but no official confirmation is heard anywhere. Microsoft might continue to test 'Spartan' till early 2015 and then go for official launch added one more source.

Internet Explorer was once the sole browser for suffering the web. With the advent of Firefox, Opera and Chrome, the credibility of Internet Explorer faded away.

- TVR