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I was looking around and found the original graphic web browser mosiac you can find the source code here ftp://ftp.ncsa.uiuc.edu/Mosaic/Unix/source/ it is currently setup to make and compile in linux ...
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    reviveing mosiac

    I was looking around and found the original graphic web browser mosiac you can find the source code here ftp://ftp.ncsa.uiuc.edu/Mosaic/Unix/source/ it is currently setup to make and compile in linux kernal version 1.2.4 i think because thats when mosiac stopped i would really like to see mosiac up and going agian and if any one helps you could have the chance to well write history if you really think about it

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    so are you talking about making a browser based of the latest source code for mosaic????

    and updating parts of it like security, and compatibility with newer kernels and whatnot?

    if so, im not a programmer but im in
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    Seems to me that those source files are more than 12 years old.
    That means a lot of building/rebuilding to make it safe now for a real revival...

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    Quote Originally Posted by thesimplecreator View Post
    so are you talking about making a browser based of the latest source code for mosaic????

    and updating parts of it like security, and compatibility with newer kernels and whatnot?

    if so, im not a programmer but im in
    yes thats exactly what i'm talking about I think it would be a good idea and a good after work/school project

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    Quote Originally Posted by Redman View Post
    Seems to me that those source files are more than 12 years old.
    That means a lot of building/rebuilding to make it safe now for a real revival...
    I know the sources are old but it can be done

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    Quote Originally Posted by toastytoast View Post
    I know the sources are old but it can be done
    I have no doubt that it can be done

    Good luck with it

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    AWESOME. I would happy to be a guinea pig for building/running this.

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    email me or add me to msn so we can get started
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