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{{Infobox_Software
{{Infobox Software
| name = MicroB
| name = MicroB
| logo = [[Image:Microblogo.png|250px]]
| logo = Microblogo.png
| screenshot = [[Image:Microbos2008.png|250px]]
| logo size = 250px
| screenshot = Microbos2008.png
| screenshot size = 250px
| caption = MicroB on Maemo 4
| caption = MicroB on Maemo 4
| developer = [[Nokia|Nokia's]] [[Maemo|maemo project]]
| developer = [[Nokia|Nokia's]] [[Maemo|maemo project]]
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| latest_preview_date =
| latest_preview_date =
| operating_system = [[Maemo]]
| operating_system = [[Maemo]]
| discontinued = yes
| genre = [[Mobile browser]]
| genre = [[Mobile browser]]
| license = [[Proprietary software|Proprietary]] [[software license agreement|EULA]]<br/> [[Gecko (layout engine)|Engine]] under [[Mozilla Public License|MPL]]/[[GNU General Public License|GPL]]/[[GNU Lesser General Public License|LGPL]] tri-license
| license = [[Proprietary software|Proprietary]] [[software license agreement|EULA]]<br/> [[Gecko (layout engine)|Engine]] under [[Mozilla Public License|MPL]]/[[GNU General Public License|GPL]]/[[GNU Lesser General Public License|LGPL]] tri-license
| website = http://browser.garage.maemo.org/
| website = {{url|http://browser.garage.maemo.org/}}
}}
}}


'''MicroB''' ({{pron-en|ˌmaɪkroʊˈbiː}}) is a [[mobile browser|mobile web browser]] developed by [[Nokia]] for use in [[smartphones]] and [[mobile devices]] that run the [[maemo]] [[operating system]](OS). The browser is [[Mozilla]]-based and uses the [[Gecko (layout engine)|Gecko]] [[layout engine]].
'''MicroB''' {{IPAc-en|ˌ|m|aɪ|k|r|oʊ|ˈ|b|iː}} was a [[mobile browser|mobile web browser]] developed by [[Nokia]] for use in [[smartphones]] and [[mobile devices]] that run the [[Maemo]] [[operating system]]. The browser is [[Mozilla]]-based and uses the [[Gecko (layout engine)|Gecko]] [[Browser engine|layout engine]].


It is shipped with Nokia's [[Nokia N800|N800]], [[Nokia N810|N810]] and [[Nokia N900|N900]] Internet Tablets, and is also available for the [[Nokia 770|770]] via the '[[Maemo#Hacker Editions|Hacker Editions]]' of the operating system. In place of [[Mozilla|Mozilla's]] [[XUL]]-based [[user interface]], MicroB uses the [[Maemo]]-native ([[GTK]]-based) [[Hildon|Hildon API]] and widgets.
It is shipped with Nokia's [[Nokia N800|N800]], [[Nokia N810|N810]] and [[Nokia N900|N900]] Internet Tablets, and is also available for the [[Nokia 770|770]] via the '[[Maemo#Hacker Editions|Hacker Editions]]' of the operating system. In place of Mozilla's [[XUL]]-based [[user interface]], MicroB uses the Maemo-native ([[GTK]]-based) [[Hildon|Hildon API]] and widgets.


==History==
==History==
MicroB was initially released as a public beta for [[Maemo#OS2007|Internet Tablet OS 2007]] on July 17, 2007 to allow 3rd party developers and community members to develop and port [[plugin]]s, and help shape the development of the browser.<ref>[http://browser.garage.maemo.org/news/1/ Mozilla based browser engine available for testing] MicroB beta announcement</ref> It was updated several times before it replaced [[Opera (web browser)|Opera]] as Internet Tablet OS's default browser with the release of [[Maemo#OS2008|Internet Tablet OS 2008]] on November 18, 2007 with the [[Nokia N810|N810]].<ref>[http://browser.garage.maemo.org/news/9/ MicroB ships as the official browser for IT OS 2008]</ref>
MicroB was initially released as a [[public beta]] for [[Maemo#OS2007|Internet Tablet OS 2007]] on July 17, 2007 to allow [[third-party developer|third-party developers]] and community members to develop and port [[Plug-in (computing)|plugins]], and help shape the development of the browser.<ref>[http://browser.garage.maemo.org/news/1/ Mozilla based browser engine available for testing] MicroB beta announcement</ref> It was updated several times before it replaced [[Opera (web browser)|Opera]] as Internet Tablet OS's default browser with the release of [[Maemo#OS2008|Internet Tablet OS 2008]] on November 18, 2007 with the [[Nokia N810|N810]].<ref>[http://browser.garage.maemo.org/news/9/ MicroB ships as the official browser for IT OS 2008]</ref>


==Architecture==
==Architecture==
MicroB is limit by the platform and can' use all features like the Mozillas [[Fennec (browser)|Fennec]]. In particular, [[Scalable Vector Graphics]](SVG) support is disabled due to unacceptable performance, and XUL is not included to reduce size and decrease memory consumption.<ref>[http://browser.garage.maemo.org/docs/browser_paper.html#s4.2 MicroB whitepaper - 4.3 Supported web standards]</ref> As XUL is not included, most Firefox plugins require porting and repackaging before they can be used with MicroB. In place of XUL, MicroB uses [[GTK]] and the [[Hildon|Hildon UI]] toolkit to provide a native interface.<ref>[http://browser.garage.maemo.org/docs/browser_paper.html#s2.2 MicroB whitepaper - 2.2 Browser User Interface]</ref>
MicroB is [[Mozilla]]-based and uses the [[Gecko (layout engine)|Gecko engine]], but a number of features are omitted due to platform-specific limitations. In particular, [[Scalable Vector Graphics|SVG]] support is disabled due to unacceptable performance, and [[XUL]] is not included to reduce size and decrease memory consumption.<ref>[http://browser.garage.maemo.org/docs/browser_paper.html#s4.2 MicroB whitepaper - 4.3 Supported web standards]</ref> As XUL is not included, most Firefox plugins require porting and repackaging before they can be used with MicroB. In place of XUL, MicroB uses [[GTK]] and the [[Hildon|Hildon UI]] toolkit to provide a native interface.<ref>[http://browser.garage.maemo.org/docs/browser_paper.html#s2.2 MicroB whitepaper - 2.2 Browser User Interface]</ref>


===Add-ons===
===Add-ons===
[[Add-on]]s usually need to be [[port]]ed. The Maemo Browser Extras project is responsible for a large number of the available add-ons.<ref>[http://browser-extras.garage.maemo.org/ Browser Extras]</ref>
[[Plug-in (computing)|Add-on]]s usually need to be [[port]]ed. The Maemo Browser Extras project is responsible for a large number of the available add-ons.<ref>[http://browser-extras.garage.maemo.org/ Browser Extras]</ref>


====Some MicroB Plugins====
====Some MicroB Plugins====
[[Image:MicroB plugins.png|thumb|right|MicroB Plugins]]
[[Image:MicroB plugins.png|thumb|right|MicroB Plugins]]


*[[Adblock#Adblock_Plus|Adblock Plus]]<ref>[http://browser-extras.garage.maemo.org/news/5/ Adblock Plus Plugin]</ref>
*[[Adblock Plus#Adblock Plus|Adblock Plus]]<ref>[http://browser-extras.garage.maemo.org/news/5/ Adblock Plus Plugin]</ref>
*[[Adobe Flash|Adobe Flash 9]] (bundled with [[Maemo|Internet Tablet OS]])
*[[Adobe Flash|Adobe Flash 9]] (bundled with Maemo)
*[[Flashblock]]<ref>[http://browser-extras.garage.maemo.org/news/7/ Flashblock Plugin]</ref>
*[[Flashblock]]<ref>[http://browser-extras.garage.maemo.org/news/7/ Flashblock Plugin]</ref>
*[[Gears (software)|Gears]]<ref>[http://www.internettablettalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=17174 Google Gears Plugin]</ref>
*[[Gears (software)|Gears]] (partial functionality)<ref>[http://www.internettablettalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=17174 Google Gears Plugin]{{dead link |date=March 2015}}</ref>
*[[Greasemonkey]] - All scripts that work on the desktop version of Firefox work fine in MicroB, extending the capabilities of the browser and even replacing the need for some extensions which are not available for MicroB.<ref>[http://browser-extras.garage.maemo.org/5 Greasemonkey Plugin]</ref>
*[[Greasemonkey]]&nbsp;– All scripts that work on the desktop version of Firefox work fine in MicroB, extending the capabilities of the browser and even replacing the need for some extensions which are not available for MicroB.<ref>[http://browser-extras.garage.maemo.org/5 Greasemonkey Plugin]{{dead link |date=March 2015}}</ref>
*[[MPlayer]] plugin<ref>[http://www.internettablettalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=17715 MPlayer Plugin]</ref>
*[[MPlayer]] plugin<ref>[http://www.internettablettalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=17715 MPlayer Plugin] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080315184719/http://www.internettablettalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=17715 |date=March 15, 2008 }}</ref>
*[[Windows Media Player]] Stream and [[Real Player]] stream supports via the built-in Media player
*[[Windows Media Player]] Stream and [[RealPlayer]] stream supports via the built-in Media player
*[[WML]] browser <ref>[http://www.internettablettalk.com/forums/showthread.php?p=197015 Wmlbrowser Plugin]</ref>
*[[Wireless Markup Language|WML]] browser<ref>[http://www.internettablettalk.com/forums/showthread.php?p=197015 Wmlbrowser Plugin]{{dead link |date=March 2015}}</ref>


==Notes==
==Notes==
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==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
*[http://browser.garage.maemo.org MicroB Homepage]
*[http://browser.garage.maemo.org MicroB Homepage] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080421150125/http://browser.garage.maemo.org/ |date=2008-04-21 }}
*[http://browser-extras.garage.maemo.org/ Maemo Browser Extras]
*[http://browser-extras.garage.maemo.org/ Maemo Browser Extras]


{{web browsers}}
{{web browsers|mobile}}


[[Category:Mozilla]]
[[Category:Mozilla]]
[[Category:Web browsers]]
[[Category:Discontinued mobile web browsers]]
[[Category:Embedded Linux]]
[[Category:Embedded Linux]]
[[Category:Web browsers for PDAs]]

Latest revision as of 01:57, 29 October 2024

For the Micro-B USB interface, see USB_hardware § Connectors.
MicroB
Developer(s)Nokia's maemo project
Final release
1.0.4 / December 17, 2008 (2008-12-17)
Operating systemMaemo
TypeMobile browser
LicenseProprietary EULA
Engine under MPL/GPL/LGPL tri-license
Websitebrowser.garage.maemo.org

MicroB /ˌmaɪkroʊˈbiː/ was a mobile web browser developed by Nokia for use in smartphones and mobile devices that run the Maemo operating system. The browser is Mozilla-based and uses the Gecko layout engine.

It is shipped with Nokia's N800, N810 and N900 Internet Tablets, and is also available for the 770 via the 'Hacker Editions' of the operating system. In place of Mozilla's XUL-based user interface, MicroB uses the Maemo-native (GTK-based) Hildon API and widgets.

History

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MicroB was initially released as a public beta for Internet Tablet OS 2007 on July 17, 2007 to allow third-party developers and community members to develop and port plugins, and help shape the development of the browser.[1] It was updated several times before it replaced Opera as Internet Tablet OS's default browser with the release of Internet Tablet OS 2008 on November 18, 2007 with the N810.[2]

Architecture

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MicroB is Mozilla-based and uses the Gecko engine, but a number of features are omitted due to platform-specific limitations. In particular, SVG support is disabled due to unacceptable performance, and XUL is not included to reduce size and decrease memory consumption.[3] As XUL is not included, most Firefox plugins require porting and repackaging before they can be used with MicroB. In place of XUL, MicroB uses GTK and the Hildon UI toolkit to provide a native interface.[4]

Add-ons

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Add-ons usually need to be ported. The Maemo Browser Extras project is responsible for a large number of the available add-ons.[5]

Some MicroB Plugins

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MicroB Plugins

Notes

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  1. ^ Mozilla based browser engine available for testing MicroB beta announcement
  2. ^ MicroB ships as the official browser for IT OS 2008
  3. ^ MicroB whitepaper - 4.3 Supported web standards
  4. ^ MicroB whitepaper - 2.2 Browser User Interface
  5. ^ Browser Extras
  6. ^ Adblock Plus Plugin
  7. ^ Flashblock Plugin
  8. ^ Google Gears Plugin[dead link‍]
  9. ^ Greasemonkey Plugin[dead link‍]
  10. ^ MPlayer Plugin Archived March 15, 2008, at the Wayback Machine
  11. ^ Wmlbrowser Plugin[dead link‍]

References

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