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==History== |
==History== |
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MicroB was initially released as a beta for [[Maemo#OS2007|Internet Tablet OS 2007]] on [[July 17]] [[2007]].<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]].<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 3rd party developers and community members to developer [[plugin|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]].<ref>[http://browser.garage.maemo.org/news/9/ MicroB ships as the official browser for IT OS 2008]</ref> |
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==Architecture== |
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MicroB is based on [[Firefox]] and uses the [[Gecko (layout engine)|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.<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. |
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== See also == |
== See also == |
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*[http://browser.garage.maemo.org MicroB Homepage] |
*[http://browser.garage.maemo.org MicroB Homepage] |
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*[http://browser.garage.maemo.org/docs/browser_paper.html MicroB Whitepape] |
*[http://browser.garage.maemo.org/docs/browser_paper.html MicroB Whitepape] |
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*[http://browser-extras.garage.maemo.org/ Maemo Browser Extras] |
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[[Category:Mozilla]] |
[[Category:Mozilla]] |
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Revision as of 20:11, 19 April 2008
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 MicroB 1.0.1 on Internet Tablet OS 2008 | |
| Developer(s) | Nokia's maemo project |
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| Stable release | 1.0.1
/ November 18 2007 |
| Operating system | Internet Tablet OS |
| Type | Mobile browser |
| License | Proprietary EULA Engine under MPL/GPL/LGPL tri-license |
| Website | http://browser.garage.maemo.org/ |
MicroB is a Firefox-based mobile browser developed by Nokia and shipped with their N800 and N810 Internet Tablets.
History
MicroB was initially released as a public beta for Internet Tablet OS 2007 on July 17 2007 to allow 3rd party developers and community members to developer 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.[2]
Architecture
MicroB is based on Firefox 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.