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Firefox Source Code

11 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/firefox-source-code.65744/

RCuber
RCuber Original post #1
Aug 16, 2007 at 7:14 PM
We all know that Firefox is open source, but I wonder how many browsers are available based on Firefox source code.

Also I wanted to know how many have downloaded the source code and modified it for you needs or atleast have seen the code.
praka123
praka123 #2
Aug 16, 2007 at 7:22 PM
firefox uses gecko engine as u know.eiphany browser(which i use) is almost firefox a like(except gui).
infra_red_dude
infra_red_dude #3
Aug 16, 2007 at 10:28 PM
i use opera, but now that you've put some light on it; it'd be interesting to haf a look into the FF sourcecode :)
Pathik
Pathik #4
Aug 16, 2007 at 10:30 PM
Flock is also based on gecko..
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mehulved #5
Aug 16, 2007 at 10:33 PM
Ever since I moved to gentoo, I compile firefox on my own PC, from the source code.
vish786
vish786 #6
Aug 16, 2007 at 11:00 PM
i too compiled in mandriva to use latest, when it couldnt update directly.
RCuber
RCuber #7
Aug 16, 2007 at 11:58 PM
@mehul you forgot to vote?
rocket357
rocket357 #8
Aug 17, 2007 at 1:28 AM
mehulved said:
Ever since I moved to gentoo, I compile firefox on my own PC, from the source code.
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Same here...
blackpearl
blackpearl #9
Aug 17, 2007 at 11:39 AM
mehulved said:
Ever since I moved to gentoo, I compile firefox on my own PC, from the source code.
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Just compiling the source code to get the executable doesn't count. I think the poll question asked if you have modified or customized the source code according to your need.
RCuber
RCuber #10
Aug 17, 2007 at 12:42 PM
^^I included modified/compiled ... If you have atleast compiled then its good
praka123
praka123 #11
Aug 17, 2007 at 1:04 PM
For some this may be a very old news :rolleyes:
dont u ppl heard about swiftfox-optimized for diffrnt processor archtkrrs? :D
Swiftfox is an optimized build of Mozilla Firefox. Swiftfox has builds for both AMD and Intel processors. The 2.0.0.6 release is based on Firefox 2.0.0.6.

The trunk is the most cutting edge of all the builds and is where Firefox 3 is being developed.

Branch builds are built from a code base that has been tested much more than the trunk and therefore should be considered to be more stable.

Swiftfox 2.0.0.7pre is from the 1.8 branch which is where Mozilla tests security patches and other minor fixes before they release the next Firefox update. If you want your security patches as soon as possible and require a browser built from a stable code base this build is perfect for you.
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*getswiftfox.com/
^chalo try karo ;)
why waste time compiling from sorrrz?
Ah!even deb/ubuntu repository too available.check the site
*getswiftfox.com/debian.htm