Minecraft 1.2.6 Alpha Page

: First introduced in Alpha 1.2, the Nether (originally called "The Nexus") was accessible and featured Ghasts, Zombie Pigmen, and Soul Sand. Missing Features : Unlike modern versions, Alpha 1.2.6 lacks a hunger bar creative mode Item Gathering

This version added the text box to enter a server IP directly, making multiplayer significantly more accessible than the previous browser-based methods. minecraft 1.2.6 alpha