| Configuring Applications: |
The following configuration instructions for allowing Netscape to
handle various media formats ultimately results in the modification of
the files $HOME/.mailcap and $HOME/.mime.types.
Edit + Preferences + choose: Navigator + Applications:
- Document Adobe/pdf:
Description: Adobe pdf
MIME Type: application/pdf
Suffixes: pdf
Application: /opt/Acrobat4/bin/acroread %s
Download Acroread application
http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep.html
Note: The Acroread PDF viewer includes a Netscape plug-in nppdf.so but I never got it to work. The Adobe acroread application as configured above works like a champ.
- Intuit "Quicken Interchange Format" (QIF) file: (Still working on this one!)
Description:
MIME Type: application/octet
Suffixes: qif
Application: /usr/bin/gnucash %s - Not sure about this????
See: GnuCash.org
- Document Adobe/Postscript:
Description: Postscript Document
MIME Type: application/postscript
Suffixes: ai,eps,ps
Application: /usr/X11R6/bin/gv %s
gv is part of the Red Hat Linux installation
- Image X11/xwd:
Description: X Window Dump Image
MIME Type: image/x-xwindowdump
Suffixes: xwd
Application: /usr/X11R6/bin/xwud -in %s
xwud is part of Red Hat Linux installation
- Images pcx/bmp:
Description: PCX Image
MIME Type: application/pcx
Suffixes: pcx
Application: /usr/X11R6/bin/xv %s
Description: Windows Bitmap
MIME Type: image/x-MS-bmp
Suffixes: bmp
Application: /usr/X11R6/bin/xv %s
Download xv application (rpm) - part of Red Hat Linux Powertools CD (RH 7.0. Not found in 7.1???)
http://www.ibiblio.org/pub/Linux/distributions/redhat/7.0/en/powertools/i386/RedHat/RPMS/xv-3.10a-23.i386.rpm
and xv-docs-3.10a-23.i386.rpm
- Image multipage fax - tiff:
Description: KFax Viewer
MIME Type: image/x-tiff
Suffixes: tif,tiff
Application: /usr/bin/kfax %s
kfax is part of Red Hat Linux installation
Note: Note kfax is part of RPM: kdegraphics.
http://www.ibiblio.org/pub/Linux/distributions/redhat/current/en/os/i386/RedHat/RPMS/kdegraphics-2.1.1-1.i386.rpm
This application works well for multi-image tiff fax files sent by JFax
and other fax-mail services.
- Audio mp3: (or use plugger plug-in. See below.)
Description:
MIME Type: audio/mpeg
Suffixes: mp3
Application: /usr/bin/freeamp %s
Description:
MIME Type: audio/x-mpeg-url
Suffixes: mp3
Application: /usr/bin/freeamp %s
Description:
MIME Type: audio/mpeg-url
Suffixes: mp3
Application: /usr/bin/freeamp %s
Download freeamp application (rpm) - part of Red Hat Linux Powertools CD Red Hat 7.0 - Not included in RH 7.1??
http://www.ibiblio.org/pub/Linux/distributions/redhat/7.0/en/powertools/i386/RedHat/RPMS/freeamp-2.0.8-3.i386.rpm
Also see FreeAmp home page for RPM's: http://www.freeamp.org/index.html?mode=download (This RPM requires MusicBrainz library RPM also available from this site. Note RH6.x RPM works well on RH7.1)
ORuse /usr/bin/xmms
Directories of MP3 streaming stations. (Pick one and listen)
XMMS Home Page - XMMS 1.2.x Downloads (RPM)
XMMS Plug-ins Round-up - by Bastien Nocera
- Microsoft Outlook generated url:
Description: URL
MIME Type: application/octet-stream
Suffixes: url
Application: /opt/bin/netscape-url.sh %s
Shell script: /opt/bin/netscape-url.sh
#!/bin/sh
/usr/lib/netscape/netscape-communicator -remote "openURL(`awk -F"=" '/^URL/ { print $2 }' $1 `)"
Executable path is dependant on distribution. Use the command "ps -auwx" to find the actual process name. This is accurate for Red Hat 7.1.
- Microsoft doc: (Best viewer is Applixware. See review of Office Suites for a full review of MS/Word import compatability)
Description: Microsoft Word Document
MIME Type: application/msword
Suffixes: doc,dot
Application: /opt/bin/applix-sh %s
and
Description: Machintosh Word File
MIME Type: application/appfile
Suffixes: doc,dot
Application: /opt/bin/applix-sh %s
and
Description: Rich Text Format
MIME Type: application/rtf
Suffixes: rtf
Application: /opt/bin/applix-sh %s
and
Description: Applixware File
MIME Type: application/applixware
Suffixes: aw, as, ag, am
Application: /opt/bin/applix-sh %s
Shell script: /opt/bin/applix-sh
#!/bin/csh
set exec_loc=/opt/applix/applix
set pid=`ps x | fgrep -v fgrep | fgrep $exec_loc | cut -d " " -f 1`
$exec_loc -nobackground $*
if ( "$pid" != "") then
sleep 60
endif
OR
Use MS/Word compatible application /usr/bin/oowriter for Red Hat 8.0 systems with Open Office.
Also see: Using Abiword to view Word documents
- Document MS/Excel:
Description: Microsoft Excel Worksheet
MIME Type: application/vnd.ms-excel
Suffixes: xls,xlt,xlm,xld,xla,xlc,xlw,xll
Application: /usr/bin/gnumeric %s
Download gnumeric application (rpm) Part of the base Red Hat Linux CD installation
http://www.ibiblio.org/pub/Linux/distributions/redhat/current/en/os/i386/RedHat/RPMS/gnumeric-X.XX-X.i386.rpm
OR
Use Applixware:
Application: /opt/bin/applix-sh %s
Shell script /opt/bin/applix-sh:
#!/bin/csh
set exec_loc=/opt/applix/applix
set pid=`ps x | fgrep -v fgrep | fgrep $exec_loc | cut -d " " -f 1`
$exec_loc -nobackground $*
if ( "$pid" != "") then
sleep 60
endif
OR
Use spread sheet application /usr/bin/oocalc for Red Hat 8.0 systems with Open Office.
- Microsoft PowerPoint Document:
Description: Microsoft PowerPointShow
MIME Type: application/vnd.ms-powerpoint
Suffixes: ppt,pot,ppa,pps,pwz
Application: /usr/bin/soffice %s
This works for Star Office 5.2 and works well. Also see OpenOffice.org.
OR
Use spread presentation application /usr/bin/ooimpress for Red Hat 8.0 systems with Open Office.
List available plug-ins. Type the URL: about:plugins
Terminate the browser before installing plug-ins.
Plug-ins are located in $HOME/.netscape/plugins/ if only for
yourself or in /usr/lib/netscape/plugins/ for system wide availablility.
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Plugger:
Plugger is a Netscape plug-in that ties many of the Linux applications to Netscape.
Download the Netscape plug-in, plugger (rpm) - part of Red Hat Linux base OS (RH 7.1) or on Powertools CD for older releases.
http://www.ibiblio.org/pub/Linux/distributions/redhat/current/en/os/i386/RedHat/RPMS/plugger-3.2-9.i386.rpm
Plugger will handle the following mime types: wav, midi, mpeg, mov, png, au etc.
(partial list)
Plugger is configured to use the following applications: play, playmidi,
xanim, mtvp, timidity,
xmp, mikmod, mpg123, xloadimage and display.
Download application RPMs:
These may also be configured manually as shown below. Use plugger instead.
Description: Midi Player
MIME Type: audio/midi ALSO: audio/x-midi
Suffixes: mid,midi
Application: /usr/bin/timidity -s 44100 -a -idqqqqqqq %s
Download timidity++ application - (Red Hat base OS or on Powertools CD for older releases)
http://www.ibiblio.org/pub/Linux/distributions/redhat/current/en/os/i386/RedHat/RPMS/timidity++-2.10.3-0.a2.3.i386.rpm
Plugger worked great except for the wav file.
I had to enter it explicitly as below.
Description:
MIME Type: audio/wav
Suffixes: wav
Application: /usr/bin/play %s
play is part of Red Hat Linux installation. If the audio file plays back
at too high a speed, then use esdplay instead of play.
To view all the applications used by plugger, look at /etc/pluggerrc.
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Real Player:
Download: Real Player - Select "Unix/Linux" link.
[Download]
[Forum]
http://www.real.com
Download and rename the file substituting the "_" for "." in the file name.
Then: mv rp8_linux20_libc6_i386_cs2_rpm rp8.linux20.libc6.i386.cs2.rpm
The name of the package will be "RealPlayer".
Install the file as a regular rpm: rpm -ivh --ignorearch rp8.linux20.libc6.i386.cs2.rpm
Note: RPM option --ignorearch required for installing rp8.linux20.libc6.i386.cs1.rpm
(Get rid of the old one if necessary: rpm -e RealPlayer-7.0-3)
The rpm package will install the Netscape plug-ins into /usr/lib/netscape/plugins/
The package will also install the stand-alone executable /usr/bin/X11/realplay
Icon location (If you want to create a desktop launcher): /usr/lib/RealPlayer8/rp7.xpm
(This and many more files installed.)
Configure manually as follows: ("Edit" + "Preferences" + "Navigator" + "Applications")
| Mime Type |
Suffix |
Application |
| application/vnd.rn-realmedia |
rm |
/usr/bin/X11/realplay %s |
| application/smil |
smi |
/usr/bin/X11/realplay %s |
| audio/vnd.rn-realaudio |
ra,ram |
/usr/bin/X11/realplay %s |
| audio/x-pn-realaudio |
ra,ram |
/usr/bin/X11/realplay %s |
| video/vnd.rn-realvideo |
rv |
/usr/bin/X11/realplay %s |
| audio/x-pn-realaudio-plugin |
rpm |
Plug In: RealPlayer
(RPM install does this one for you) |
Test at:
Additional info note: After install, Netscape will add the following to $HOME/.netscape/plugin-list:
/usr/lib/netscape/plugins/rpnp.so 958780180 audio/x-pn-realaudio-plugin: rpm:RealPlayer Plugin Metafile;
pluginName=RealPlayer(tm) 7.0 Plug-In
pluginDescription=RealPlayer(tm) 7.0 LiveConnect-Enabled Plug-In
See the help files installed to file:/usr/lib/RealPlayer8/Help/realplay/introduction.htm
-[index]
(These links only available if you have installed Real Player)
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Macromedia Flash Player:
Download Page:
Flash Player Download
http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/flash/english/linux/5.0r47/flash_linux.tar.gz
Installation:
tar xzf flash_linux.tar.gz
mv flash_linux/libflashplayer.so /usr/lib/netscape/plugins
mv flash_linux/ShockwaveFlash.class /usr/lib/netscape/plugins
Mime types: (No configuration required by user)
Description: Futuresplash
Mime Type: application/futuresplash
Suffixes: spl
Plug-in:
Description: Shockwave Flash
Mime Type: application/x-shockwave-flash
Suffixes: swf
Plug-in:
For more Flash info and links
including development of an open source Flash player and tools.
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Codeweavers CrossOver Quicktime Plug-in:
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This plugin allows one to view Quicktime video including those encoded
with the Sorenson codec. It also handles other media types.
It is a commercial package which must be purchased ($19.95) before
downloading
(or shipped CD). The CrossOver package consists of Wine
and the Apple Quicktime viewer. It comes with an installer
and configurator which makes this a simple install.
Codeweavers Home Page
- [Download] - Select "Cross Over Plugin downloadable"
|
Installation: (CrossOver Version 1.0 with Apple Quicktime player 5.0.2 on Red Hat 7.1)
-
You have three choices
- The download consistes of a script which will allow your to install over the internet. I chose this option.
- Purchase and install from CD
- RPM
Run the downloaded install script (also in base directory on CD) as a
regular user. (Not root)
It installs everything in
$HOME/crossover/ and the configuration files in
$HOME/.crossover/.
It was a simple installation and configuration as I took all the defaults except:
- I did not choose the default "minimum" but instead chose "recommended".
Notes:
- Close the browser before installing the CodeWeavers CrossOver plug-in.
- The "Pro" version allows you to edit Quicktime video. In fact it is
just a key which unlocks the full potential of the existing application.
- The installation script will download and install wine locally in
your directory. It then launches the Windows Install Shield
install wizard application
[Screenshot]
to install the Apple Quicktime application.
- The term RTSP streaming refers to the format used by Real Networks.
Quicktime movies use HTTP and it works well.
- The default paths chosen by the install wizard are OK. Don't be
frightened by the MS/Windows path name:
C:\Program Files\... will translate to
$HOME/crossover/support/dotwine/fake_windows/Program Files/...
- The MS/Windows path C:\Netscape\Communicator\Program\plugins
will translate to $HOME/crossover/support/dotwine/fake_windows/Netscape/Communicator/Program/plugins
- Plug-in works for Netscape, Mozilla and Konqueror browsers.
- Documentation (and lots of it) can be found in $HOME/crossover/doc/index.html
- Configuration file: $HOME/.crossover/config
- The installation program will configure Netscape for you but I found
that the plugger plug-in generates some conflicts. To fix the conflicts
with plugger (if you have already installed the plugger RPM), delete the
following mime types and plugger associations
("Edit" + "Preferences" then select "Navigator" + "Applications").
Delete these plugger associations: video/x-quicktime, video/quicktime and video/msvideo
It seems that the Codeweavers CrossOver installation does not
step on or clobber existing application associations, it just makes a
new one, thus some of the old associations must be deleted.
- To re-launch the configuration tool: $HOME/crossover/bin/pluginsetup
The installation had included video/x-quicktime but not
video/quicktime (???) so I then had to add the following:
Description: QuickTime
MIME Type: video/quicktime
Suffixes: mov,qt
Plug-in: Plugin Quicktime Plug-in 5.0.2 (CrossOver - npqtplugin.dll)
Test the Quicktime plug-in on the following sites:
The following mime type support will also be added by default during installation:
Mime Types: audio/aiff, audio/basic, audio/midi, audio/mpeg,
audio/wav, audio/x-aiff, audio/x-midi, audio/x-mpeg,
audio/x-wav, image/png, image/tif, image/x-bmp,
image/x-macpaint, video/avi, video/flc, video/mpeg,
video/quicktime, video/x-mpeg, video/x-msvideo
Extensions: .aiff, .au, .mpeg, .wav, .aif, .mid, .png, .tif, .tiff,
.bmp, .ptng, .png, .targa, .avi, .flc, .mpe, .mov
| Description |
MIME Type |
Suffixes |
Application |
| Microsoft Video |
video/x-msvideo |
avi,vfw |
$HOME/crossover/bin/wine.sh "C:/PROG~FBU/QUIC~EA4/QuickTimePlayer.exe" "%s" |
| DV |
video/x-dv |
dif,dv |
$HOME/crossover/bin/wine.sh "C:/PROG~FBU/QUIC~EA4/QuickTimePlayer.exe" "%s" |
| Photoshop |
image/x-photoshop |
psd |
$HOME/crossover/bin/wine.sh "C:/PROG~FBU/QUIC~EA4/PictureViewer.exe" "%s" |
| Microsoft |
image/x-bmp |
bmp,dib |
$HOME/crossover/bin/wine.sh "C:/PROG~FBU/QUIC~EA4/PictureViewer.exe" "%s"
[Pitfall] I had to disable this as it did not display BMP files. I deleted this entry and changed it back to the application "xv". |
[Potential Pitfall]: The installation of this
plug-in may duplicate an existing application and mime type.
This seems to confuse Navigator. I suggest you delete the duplicate entry
created by the installation of this plug-in.
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Tcl/Tk plugin:
Allows execution of Tcl/Tk script in browser window.
Download: Tcl Developer Xchange
http://dev.scriptics.com/software/plugin/
Installation:
zip -dc tclplug20-x86-linux.tar.gz
tar xf tclplug20-x86-linux.tar
cd tclplug20-x86-linux
./install.sh
Additional info note: This plugin should only be used with trusted sites or
intranets. It allows the script to be downloaded from a website and
executed in the browser locally. It allows the full power of Tcl/Tk.
a "Safe-Tcl" Tcl interpreter is available which only executes a subset of
Tcl is available from this web site.
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nDVI - a LateX DVI viewer plugin for Netscape
Download: nDVI home page
http://www.nikhef.nl/~t16/public/ndvi/ndvi_doc.html
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VRML Netscape Plugins:
3D Virtual Reality Modeling Language (VRML) geometry model viewers.
Helper programs:
VRML Links:
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DjVu Web Browser Plug-in:
Scan-toWeb solution for digital documents:
Developed at AT&T Labs for viewing compressed high resolution images.
Talk about esoteric. Just added this to make the list complete.
Home Page - [Installation]
- Music SID: (use plug-in.)
Description: SID Music
MIME Type: audio/prs.sid
Suffixes: sid
Application: Use plug-in
See:
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Live Math:
This commercial cross platform plug-in supports their LiveMath product for
the creation of equation symbols and graphics.
Warning: Even they say it is really buggy. Probably not ready for real use yet.
LiveMath.com
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IBM Techexplorer: DON'T DO IT!!!
Download: Techexplorer -
Select "techexplorer Hypermedia browser" under products.
http://www.ibm.com/software/gmi/
Install:
tar zxf
./setup
BE VERY CAREFULL! THIS SETUP PROGRAM IS DANGEROUS!!! I SPECIFIED /opt AND IT
RECURSIVELY DELETED EVERYTHING in /opt!!!!!!!!
IT ASKS ABOUT mv AND tar BUT NEVER ASKS ABOUT "rm -Rf *"!!!!!!
IBM SHOULD BE ASHAMED FOR PRODUCING SUCH CODE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
IT WAS CARELESS, DANGEROUS AND OUTRIGHT IRRESPONSIBLE!!!!!!!
Keyboard shortcuts:
(Note the "Alt" refers to the left "Alt" key and NOT the right.)
| Go / Navigation |
- |
| Back |
Alt-LeftArrow |
| Forward |
Alt-RightArrow |
| Stop |
ESC |
| File Menu |
- |
| New Navigator Window |
Alt-n
Alt-1 |
| New Msg E-mail Window |
Alt-m
Alt-2 |
| New Composer Window |
Alt-Shift-n
Alt-3 |
New Radio Window
(Real Audio) |
Alt-7 |
| Open Page Dialog Box |
Alt-o |
| Save As... |
Alt-s |
| Print... |
Alt-p |
| Close Window |
Alt-w |
| Exit Netscape |
Alt-q |
| Edit Menu |
- |
| Find in Page... |
Alt-f |
| Find in Page... |
Alt-f |
| View Menu |
- |
| Refresh Page |
Alt-r |
| View Page Source |
Alt-u |
| Tools Menu |
- |
| Show History |
Alt-h |
| Display bookmarks panel |
Alt-b |
| JAVA Console |
Alt-j |
Netscape Roaming:
FTP Uploads:
Use the following syntax: ftp://login:password@ftp-site.com
- Select "File" + "Upload File..."
OR
- Open two Netscape windows, one showing the destination FTP directory
and the other showing the local directory. Now drag and drop.
Accessories:
Notes:
- If you find that Netscape 4.x hangs when launched during a time of network
outage (or you just aren't connected to the network but network services have
been started) it is most probably due to Messenger attempting to locate
news servers listed in your configuration. This was a discovery made by
using the network sniffer "ethereal" while launching Netscape.
Mozilla 5:
 Books: |
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"Netscape DevEdge Web Developer's Library" (and CD)
By Paul Dreyfus, Hungry Minds Inc.
ISBN# 076454585X
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