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Firefox Bleeding Edge
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2.0.12pre with Experimental Postscript printing:
  A build of FF2 branch code with fyysik's experimental postscript printing output. Printing requires AFPL Ghostscript to be installed. See SeaMonkey page for complete printing instructions.

Updated with color-channel fix.

Version 2.0.12pre with Experimental Postscript printing
 License:   Mozilla Public License
 Updated:   January 13, 2008
 Source:   Source Available
Includes postscript print-to-file capability. Also includes lightweight NSPR code not currently in official source. Archive is also reordered, so no script is needed. Simply run "Firefox".

Intel Version - requires Zeta   (12.5 MB) 365 downloads
  Working Link Download R5.0.1 and later
  Working Link Download R5+BONE
  Working Link Download Zeta (requires i686 or later CPU)

Firefox - Development Build:
  Firefox Bleeding Edge builds for all three BeOS variations are contained in this single entry, to reduce clutter in the "Latest Software" column of the BeBits homepage. All builds are made from current Firefox "Minefield" trunk. Be sure to download the proper variant by looking at the download location description, below.

If you encounter a bug using the Zeta version, please try to duplicate the problem using the more conservative BONE build.

Minefield 2006-11-05 with experimental nsAppShell and other patches
 License:   Mozilla Public License
 Updated:   November 6, 2006
 Source:   Source Available
ATTENTION: Minefield Development is essentially dead for the foreseeable future. Minefield trunk code requires GCC 4 and dependences not currently buildable under BeOS/Zeta. The version below represents the "end of the line" for Minefield 3.0. Current development efforts are focused on cleanup and enhancement of the Firefox 2.0 branch.

BRFirefox Minefield 3.0a1 built from 2006-11-05 trunk with these additional patches:
341137 - upgrade to sqlite 3.3.8
349526 - fix to nsUUIDGenerator.cpp to fix startup crashes
356667 - nsAppShell (really beos widget) cleanup, streamlining.

This is highly experimental code, placed here for testing. We strongly suggest you use the Firefox 2.0 build available at the link below for daily use. Please report issues with this version on the bezilla blog, also linked below.

Intel Version - requires R5   (13.5 MB) 1,074 downloads
  Working Link Download Zeta (requires i686 or later CPU)
  Working Link Download BONE
  Working Link Download R5

Minefield 2006-10-11
 License:   Mozilla Public License
 Updated:   October 12, 2006
 Source:   Source Available
This build has known problems. Don't even think about downloading it if you like a nice, stable browser - try the Firefox 2.0 RC below. Built from current Minefield trunk, the Bezilla team is posting this to ask for help in verifying observed bugs. Specifically:
  • Browser crashes on startup about 1 time in 3.
  • Browser sometimes "freezes" - becomes completely unresponsive such that no buttons work and the window stops refreshing/repainting.

    Please document all bugs, crashes, etc. with the OS version in use (for example, R5.0.3, BONE 5.0.4, Zeta 1.1, 1.21, etc.) and place detailed comments either in talkback or in the Bezilla blog (see link below). We are especially interested to learn if you do not experience these problems, as some on the team suspect they may be due to interaction with specific versions of BeOS.

  • Intel Version - requires R5   (13.1 MB) 251 downloads
      Working Link Download Zeta -requires i686 (Pentium II) or later CPU or AMD equivalent
      Working Link Download R5 + BONE, Dano and variations
      Working Link Download R5.0.1 and later

    Version 2006-06-30 Semi-native
     License:   Mozilla Public License
     Updated:   July 1, 2006
     Source:   Source Available
    New NSPRpub from tqh provides much lighter-weight threading for better performance now on all versions including R5.

    Patches in this version:
    319807 - browserNetpos.patch allows NetPositive bookmarks to work.
    312755 - current mouse moved patch
    335251 - load_events patch fixes hang at idg.se, others.
    332074 - xpcom glue fix allows Firefox to run without script file (with proper EXPORTS at startup)
    342639 - fixes trouble with Options-Tools-General preference panel

    BeOS fixes landed in trunk since last build:
    342966 - re-emulate BOLD for typefaces without a bold font
    343100 - improve UI responsiveness

    Carries over these exciting new additions:
    Partial Native Mode support from fyysik allows Firefox to be set as default handler for links and files and supports drag'n'drop of files onto Firefox window.
    Resource file (equivalent to SeaMonkey resource, with appropriate icons.)
    Note: no icon on script file in this and future builds. Better to run the binary directly as described above.


    Intel Version - requires R5   (12.5 MB) 938 downloads
      Working Link Download Zeta - requires i686 (Pentium II) or later CPU or AMD equivalen
      Working Link Download R5 + BONE, Dano and variations
      Working Link Download R5.0.1 and later

    Semi-native 2006-06-27
     License:   Mozilla Public License
     Updated:   June 27, 2006
     Source:   Source Available
    Patches in this version:
    319807 - browserNetpos.patch allows NetPositive bookmarks to work.
    312755 - current mouse moved patch
    335251 - load_events patch fixes hang at idg.se, others.
    332074 - xpcom glue fix allows Firefox to run without script file (with proper EXPORTS at startup)
    342639 - fixes trouble with Options-Tools-General preference panel

    BeOS fixes landed in trunk:
    342613 - repaint fixed. No need to resize window to get updated content (if page had same name.)

    Carries over these exciting new additions:
    Partial Native Mode support from fyysik allows Firefox to be set as default handler for links and files and supports drag'n'drop of files onto Firefox window.
    New NSPRpub from tqh provides much lighter-weight threading for better performance (on BONE and Zeta only, R5 still in development.)
    Resource file (equivalent to SeaMonkey resource, with appropriate icons.)
    Note: no icon on script file in this and future builds. Better to run the binary directly as described above.


    Intel Version - requires R5   (12.5 MB) 98 downloads
      Working Link Download Zeta - requires i686 (Pentium II) or later CPU or AMD equivalent
      Working Link Download R5 + BONE, Dano and variations
      Working Link Download R5.0.1 and later

    Semi-native 2006-06-13
     License:   Mozilla Public License
     Updated:   June 16, 2006
     Source:   Source Available
    Patches in this version:
    319807 - browserNetpos.patch allows NetPositive bookmarks to work.
    194572 - mouse moved patch
    335251 - load_events patch fixes hang at idg.se, others.
    332074 - xpcom glue fix allows Firefox to run without script file (with proper EXPORTS at startup)

    Plus very exciting new additions:
    Partial Native Mode support from fyysik allows Firefox to be set as default handler for links and files and supports drag'n'drop of files onto Firefox window.
    New NSPRpub from tqh provides much lighter-weight threading for better performance.
    resource file (equivalent to SeaMonkey resource, with appropriate icons), "exec" in start script.


    Intel Version - requires R5   (12.5 MB) 233 downloads
      Working Link Download Zeta - requires i686 (Pentium II) or newer CPU or AMD equivalent
      Working Link Download R5.0.1 and later
      Working Link Download R5 + BONE, Dano and variations

    from 2006-06-02 trunk
     License:   Mozilla Public License
     Updated:   June 3, 2006
     Source:   Source Available
    No longer crashes when installing addons (themes and extensions)

    Patches in this version:
    319807 - browserNetpos.patch allows NetPositive bookmarks to work.
    338155 - official version of sqlite 3.3.5 patch, with BeOS functionality.
    338454 - final version of BeOS restart patch
    194572 - mouse moved patch
    335251 - load_events patch fixes hang at idg.se, others.

    plus resource file (equivalent to SeaMonkey resource, with appropriate icons), "exec" in start script.

    Intel Version - requires R5   (12.6 MB) 202 downloads
      Working Link Download Zeta - requires i686 (Pentium II) or newer CPU or AMD equivalent
      Working Link Download R5 + BONE, Dano and variations
      Working Link Download R5.0.1 and later

    from 2006-05-25 trunk
     License:   Mozilla Public License
     Updated:   May 26, 2006
     Source:   Source Available
    Latest build with further single-launch improvements, working DOM Inspector.

    This version includes many patches to allow us to build:
    319807 - browserNetpos.patch allows NetPositive bookmarks to work.
    338155 - official version of sqlite 3.3.5 patch, with BeOS functionality.
    338454 - final version of BeOS restart patch
    194572 - mouse moved patch

    plus new resource file (closer match to SeaMonkey resource, with icons), "exec" in start script.


    Intel Version - requires R5   (12.6 MB) 177 downloads
      Working Link Download Zeta - requires i686 (Pentium II) or newer CPU or AMD equivalent
      Working Link Download R5 + BONE, Dano and variations
      Working Link Download R5.0.1 and later

    from 2006-05-21 trunk
     License:   Mozilla Public License
     Updated:   May 22, 2006
     Source:   Source Available
    Further improvements to 5/15 build. Now handles single-launch flag and multithreading more effectively, fixing problems with multiple copies running.

    This version includes many patches to allow us to build:
    319807- browserNetpos.patch allows NetPositive bookmarks to work.
    338155- official version of sqlite 3.3.5 patch, with BeOS functionality.

    plus icons, "exec" in start script and other resource entries. Note: mousemoved patch is not in this version.


    Intel Version   (12.6 MB) 144 downloads
      Working Link Download Zeta - requires i686 (Pentium II) or later CPU or AMD equivalent
      Working Link Download R5 + BONE, Dano and variations
      Working Link Download R5.0.1 and later

    from 2006-05-15 trunk
     License:   Mozilla Public License
     Updated:   May 17, 2006
     Source:   Source Available
    Huge changes to the trunk with lots of changes to Firefox as the Bleeding Edge moves into its next phase of life. Many new feature and changes to user interface, including Places, Addons (combining Themes and Extensions), changes to the search bar and the addition of spell-checking to text entry. And get this: Firefox now takes scroll-arrow style from BeOS: double-arrows if the desktop is configured this way.

    Major changes to implementation, as Firefox becomes more and more multithreaded. Good news for us: the application is catching up to where BeOS was 10 years ago. This has potential for more performance improvements in the future.

    In addition to all the trunk changes, this version includes many patches to allow us to build:
    164498- BeOSDestroy2.patch Improves behavior when quitting.
    194572- BeOSMouseMoveAndLastEvent.patch Reduces mouse overhead.
    319807- browserNetpos.patch allows NetPositive bookmarks to work.
    ------------- very new patch to implement sqlite 3.3.5 with BeOS extensions (thanks to DeadYak and mmu_man)

    plus icons, "exec" in start script and other resource entries.


    Intel Version - requires R5   (12.2 MB) 205 downloads
      Working Link Download Zeta - requires i686 (Pentium II) or later CPU or AMD equivalent
      Working Link Download R5 + BONE, Dano and variations
      Working Link Download R5.0.1 and later

    Firefox - last "reorderable" version:
      This is the last version of Firefox for BeOS built before security changes made it impossible to "reorder libs" and run without the startup script. Since this is important for some people, we'll leave this version on BeBits until the greater issue is resolved. It is no longer the most current build.


    from 2005-12-18 trunk w/ new patches
     License:   Mozilla Public License
     Updated:   December 21, 2005
     Source:   Source Available
    bug 316494: simplified F11 / fullscreen fix (different than 2005-12-18)
    bug 312755: mouse moved patch back in place (missing from 2005-12-18)
    bug 319807: NetPositive bookmarks now functional
    bug 269280 and bug 280944: MozIcon implementation and icons in download window
    experimental packaging improvements: firefox-bin should now have appropriate flags, mime-types, etc. already associated; right-click "Identify" to let BeOS recognize them.

    Note: These comments explictly document all applied patches. Some were included in earlier "Bleeding Edge" builds. Patches represent "works in progress" from the Bezilla development team that have not yet made it into the trunk code.

    Intel Version - requires Zeta   (9.3 MB) 493 downloads
      Working Link Download Zeta - requires i686 (Pentium II) or later CPU or AMD equivalent
    Intel Version - requires R5   (10 MB) 585 downloads
      Working Link Download R5.0.1 and later
      Working Link Download R5+BONE, Dano

    from 2005-12-18 trunk
     License:   Mozilla Public License
     Updated:   December 19, 2005
     Source:   Source Available
    -F11 / full screen bug fixed
    -improvements to floating/modal windows introduced in 2005-12-12 build
    -forms text entry crash fixed
    All previously released enhancements are also included.

    Note: F11 fix has implications beyond this bug; may introduce other issues, though none have been observed by development team.

    Intel Version - requires Zeta   (9.8 MB) 47 downloads
      Working Link Download Zeta (requires PII i686 or AMD equivalent)
    Intel Version - requires R5   (10.4 MB) 41 downloads
      Working Link Download BeOS R5 + BONE
      Working Link Download BeOS R5

    Firefox 2.0 Beta:
      This is a build of the "Bon Echo" 1.8.1 branch. As with other versions, three builds are available.

    Version 2006-10-11 RC3
     License:   Mozilla Public License
     Updated:   October 12, 2006
     Source:   Source Available
    This version is built from 2006-10-11 branch code. It includes all BeOS-specific changes backported from trunk to branch up to and during the "bezilla day of code" on October 11. Changes incorporated in branch include these bug fixes:
    296856-[BEOS] nsWindow suggested window creation changes
    342408-Mouse handling in iframes is broken after scrolling
    343569-DND in BeOS port needs some rework
    339031-DND of bookmarks in Places window crashes Minefield in ZETA [@ BRegion::~BRegion]

    Note, these are not patches but code changes landed in branch.



    Intel Version - requires R5   (12.5 MB) 322 downloads
      Working Link Download Zeta - requires i686 (Pentium II) or later CPU or AMD equivalen
      Working Link Download R5 + BONE, Dano and variations
      Working Link Download R5.0.1 and later

    Version 2006-09-30 RC1
     License:   Mozilla Public License
     Updated:   October 1, 2006
     Source:   Source Available
    Built from 2006-09-30 branch. Since "official" 2.0RC1 was released on 2006-09-26, this can be considered the BeOS version of Firefox 2.0RC1. Please note, since it's not yet offically released, this version still calls itself "Bon Echo."


    Intel Version - requires R5   (12.4 MB) 166 downloads
      Working Link Download Zeta - Requires i686 (Pentium II/Athlon) or later CPU
      Working Link Download R5+BONE
      Working Link Download BeOS R5.0.1 and later

    Firefox 2.0 RC1
     License:   Mozilla Public License
     Updated:   September 17, 2006
     Source:   Source Available
    This version of Firefox 2.0 was taken from the 1.8.1 branch after it was frozen on 9/13. Whether officially called this or not, this is effectively a release candidate and should prove to be a very stable, capable browser.

    Intel Version - requires R5   (12.4 MB) 264 downloads
      Working Link Download BeOS R5.0.1 and later
      Working Link Download Zeta - Requires i686 (Pentium II/Athlon) or later CPU
      Working Link Download R5+BONE

    Version 2.0b2
     License:   Mozilla Public License
     Updated:   September 2, 2006
     Source:   Source Available
    From 2006-09-01 branch.
    Notes: recent builds of both trunk and branch sometimes freeze and can only be killed via Process Controller or the Team Monitor. As with all Bleeding Edge builds, we strongly encourage you to back up your existing profile then create a clean profile on first run.

    Intel Version - requires R5   (12.5 MB) 221 downloads
      Working Link Download Zeta
      Working Link Download R5+BONE
      Working Link Download BeOS R5.0.1 and later

     
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