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Project overview

The Web Browsers project manages the development of web browsers and related technologies for the QNX platform. The main area of activity is the development of a WebKit based embeddable browser engine which can be integrated into QNX applications via OpenKode and Composition Manager.

• The QNX port of WebKit is currently based on the QNX Graphics Framework (GF).
• The supported Neutrino target hardware platforms are: ARM, PowerPC, SH-4 and x86.
• The supported host OS platforms for building WebKit from source are: Linux and Neutrino.

What's in it for developers?

• Want to write a WebKit based application such as a browser, help viewer, or email viewer? Start with one of the sample launcher applications to speed up your own development.
• Want to debug a WebKit based application, or get the latest updates for the QNX port of the WebKit engine? Download the WebKit source and build it yourself.
• Have a question, or want to share some information? Use the discussion forum.

License(s)

• WebKit is open source software with portions licensed under the LGPL and BSD licenses. Complete license and copyright information can be found within the source code.
• Sand-labs OWB and Browser Abstraction Layer (BAL) is open source software copyright Pleyo, and governed by a BSD style license. Complete license and copyright information can be found within the source code.
• Proprietary elements of the Web Browsers project source code are licensed to you by QSS under the QNX Non-Commercial End User License Agreement, Commercial Software License Agreement, or Partner Software License Agreement (see http://licensing.qnx.com/developer-licenses).

Resources

• For more information on writing a WebKit application, building WebKit or running a sample launcher see the QNX Software Development Platform (v6.4.1) WebKit development guide.