[WEB4LIB] Re: Mozilla-based Library Browser?

[Don Hamilton]

I wondered how adaptable the Teamsoft PWB shell would be for Mozilla, and so
am including 'Scott' in this. I'm just an interested tinkerer, who sees an
area for joint development here. I don't know or understand (or even care,
really) what the structural differences are between IE and Mozilla. I do
know that PWB seems to be moving quickly towards becoming the "killer
browser interface for public workstations".

don


-----Original Message-----
From: web4lib at webjunction.org
[mailto:web4lib at webjunction.org]On Behalf Of Thomas Dowling
Sent: May 25, 2001 12:55 PM
To: Multiple recipients of list
Subject: [WEB4LIB] Re: Mozilla-based Library Browser?


> For those of us who are still trying to keep the flame burning for the
Mozilla browser, one of the frustrations has been the clunkiness of the
interface (why, oh why is the home button next to bookmarks)
> and its slowness in loading compared to IE.  However, for those who are
looking for a Mozilla-based browser that would be suitable for library
use, you might want to check out K-Meleon browser.
>
> http://www.kmeleon.org/
>
> and
>
> http://www.mozillazine.org/articles/article1926.html
>


I exchanged e-mail with a couple of librarians when Beonex (another
Mozilla offshoot) appeared, wondering about exactly how much work would be
involved in creating the killer browser interface for public workstations.
Of course, the outcome of those conversations was, "It would sure be cool
if someone did that."  As more Mozilla-based projects appear, I wonder if
it's time to approach this more directly.  Has anyone toyed around with
this?

Thomas Dowling
OhioLINK - Ohio Library and Information Network
tdowling at ohiolink.edu