Netscape Mozilla Source Code Guide [Paperback]

William R. Stanek (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0764545884 | ISBN-13: 978-0764545887 | Publication Date: December 1, 1999

Netscape?? Mozilla?(TM) source code guide All the Techniques You Need to Put Mozilla to Work Mozilla, the open source version of Netscape Communicator, is an indispensable resource if you want to develop custom Internet applications. But Mozilla is also dauntingly complex, with over 50 separate modules comprising more than 30 million lines of code. This unique guide, developed in collaboration with Netscape Communications, provides a lucid overview of each Mozilla module -- and shows you step by step how to harness the cross-platform power of this versatile Internet application. Working Solutions for Internet Development Challenges
* Understand the legal ground rules that govern the use of Mozilla code
* Master key Mozilla concepts such as virtual interfaces, interface identifiers, factories, repositories, and linked libraries
* Grasp how each Mozilla module is organized, named, and used
* Get up to speed on powerful Mozilla development tools such as CVS, Bonsai, Tinderbox, and Bugzilla
* Learn step-by-step programming techniques for customizing the Mozilla back end and front end
* Discover how to build Mozilla source on a Windows, Macintosh, or Unix platform
* Join the Mozilla open source movement -- and stay in touch through mozilla.org, newsletters, and online discussion groups
Published and technically reviewed with the authorization and collaboration of Netscape Communications Corporation Bonus CD-ROM includes:
* Source code for Mozilla
* Additional open source modules
* Mozilla developer tools
www.idgbooks.com www.netscapepress.com www.mozilla.org System Requirements: Windows system running Windows 95/98 or Windows NT/2000; Microsoft Visual C++ version 5.0 or later; Perl5 for win32; Macintosh running MacOS 8.5 and MetroWerks CodeWarrior Pro 4.1 or later; Unix or Linux system with Perl 5 and a C/C++ compiler, such as egcs version 1.1.1 or gcc version 2.7.2

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From the Back Cover

Netscape^® Mozilla^™ source code guide All the Techniques You Need to Put Mozilla to Work Mozilla, the open source version of Netscape Communicator, is an indispensable resource if you want to develop custom Internet applications. But Mozilla is also dauntingly complex, with over 50 separate modules comprising more than 30 million lines of code. This unique guide, developed in collaboration with Netscape Communications, provides a lucid overview of each Mozilla module — and shows you step by step how to harness the cross-platform power of this versatile Internet application. Working Solutions for Internet Development Challenges

• Understand the legal ground rules that govern the use of Mozilla code
• Master key Mozilla concepts such as virtual interfaces, interface identifiers, factories, repositories, and linked libraries
• Grasp how each Mozilla module is organized, named, and used
• Get up to speed on powerful Mozilla development tools such as CVS, Bonsai, Tinderbox, and Bugzilla
• Learn step-by-step programming techniques for customizing the Mozilla back end and front end
• Discover how to build Mozilla source on a Windows, Macintosh, or Unix platform
• Join the Mozilla open source movement — and stay in touch through mozilla.org, newsletters, and online discussion groups

Published and technically reviewed with the authorization and collaboration of Netscape Communications Corporation Bonus CD-ROM includes:

• Source code for Mozilla
• Additional open source modules
• Mozilla developer tools

www.idgbooks.com www.netscapepress.com www.mozilla.org System Requirements: Windows system running Windows 95/98 or Windows NT/2000; Microsoft Visual C++ version 5.0 or later; Perl5 for win32; Macintosh running MacOS 8.5 and MetroWerks CodeWarrior Pro 4.1 or later; Unix or Linux system with Perl 5 and a C/C++ compiler, such as egcs version 1.1.1 or gcc version 2.7.2

About the Author

About the Author William R. Stanek, a veteran programmer, project manager, and trainer, is the executive director of Virtual Press and the founder of Global Internet Solutions. He contributes to PC Magazine and is the author of several bestselling books, including Web Publishing Unleashed and Windows NT?? Server 4.0 Adminstrator's Pocket Consultant. He spent two years mastering the intricacies of Mozilla in order to write this book.

Product Details

• Paperback: 448 pages
• Publisher: IDG Books Worldwide Inc (December 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764545884
• ISBN-13: 978-0764545887
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.4 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,646,171 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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William has over 20 years of hands-on experience with advanced programming and development. He is a leading technology expert, an award-winning author, and a pretty-darn-good instructional trainer. Over the years, his practical advice has helped millions of programmers, developers, and network engineers all over the world. He has written more than 100 books. Find William on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/WilliamStanekAuthor.

William has been involved in the commercial Internet community since 1991. His core business and technology experience comes from over 11 years of military service. He has substantial experience in developing server technology, encryption, and Internet solutions. He has written many technical white papers and training courses on a wide variety of topics. He frequently serves as a subject matter expert and consultant.

William has an MS with distinction in information systems and a BS in computer science, magna cum laude. He is proud to have served in the Persian Gulf War as a combat crewmember on an electronic warfare aircraft. He flew on numerous combat missions into Iraq and was awarded nine medals for his wartime service, including one of the United States of America's highest flying honors, the Air Force Distinguished Flying Cross. Currently, he resides in the Pacific Northwest with his wife and children.

William recently rediscovered his love of the great outdoors. When he's not writing, teaching, or making presentations, he can be found hiking, biking, backpacking, traveling, or trekking in search of adventure.

Follow William on Twitter at http://twitter.com/WilliamStanek. William also writes as Robert Stanek. To learn more about Ruin Mist, Magic Lands, Bugville Critters, visit http://www.bugvillecritters.com/.

William R. Stanek (www.williamstanek.com) lived in Japan from 1985 to 1989. He traveled extensively and made many friends. While living in Japan, he spent much of his free time in Aomori (青森), Hachinohe (八戸), Misawa (三沢), and Tokyo (東京). He misses the wonderful food and drink and the good friends he made. He says, "On break, I traveled all over. On the island of Hokkaidô in Sapporo they have these wonderful Ice Festivals. My favorite thing about spring was the Cherry Blossom Festival. I'd take day trips to Aomori (青森) and Hachinohe (八戸) all the time. While in Japan, I studied kendo, the Japanese language, and Buddhism."

William lived in Europe from 1989 to 1991. During that time, he lived in Germany (mostly) and had several extended stays in the UK and Scotland including deployments to Mildenhall, UK. He spent his time in the UK travelling, and especially enjoyed his visits to Cambridge and London. He's been a football (soccer) fan since he was old enough to kick a ball and especially enjoyed being in Kaiserslautern for the championships. He misses the wonderful food and drink and the good friends he made. He says, "There's nothing like Fridays at the pub or Saturday market."

William lived in Hawaii from 1991 to 1996. During that time, he worked shift-work at Kunia Field Station, attended Hawaii Pacific University and University of Hawaii, and spent a lot of time at the beach. He and his wife's first child was born in Hawaii. William's writing career began in Hawaii when his first book, Electronic Publishing Unleashed, was published in 1995. The runaway success of that book and it's sequel, Web Publishing Unleashed, helped establish him as a leader and innovator in technical writing.

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21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Skip this books, March 9, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Netscape Mozilla Source Code Guide (Paperback)

This book simply repackages the information that is available for free from the mozilla web site and is very light on new informaiton. Couple this with the excessive use of white space, large fonts, and 1/4 of the book as a useless appendix. By all means, skip this one.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Lightweight, January 29, 2000

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Ian Holsman "Ian" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Netscape Mozilla Source Code Guide (Paperback)

Doesn't appear to cover the network library AT ALL. Appears to spend first 100 pages on generic stuff like opensource using CVS etc etc and only 1/3 on the 'meat' about how to use NSPR, and coding for mozilla

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Too much evangelizing and little technical details, March 23, 2002

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Fernando Rodriguez (Madrid, Spain) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Netscape Mozilla Source Code Guide (Paperback)

Unfortuantely the author has spent a lot of 'page real-estate' evangelizing the open-source movement, instead of providing more info on the innards of mozilla.

It's still a good intro if you are planning to dwelve into mozilla's source code, but it's definately lightweight.