ever wonder how mozilla firefox works ??

Who is behind all this?

How it renders a html/css/js and many more?

Actually all the browsers exists today are using some “layout engine“.
Yes this what keeps running these browsers.

A layout engine, or rendering engine, is software that takes web content (such as HTML, XML, image files, etc.) and formatting information (such as CSS, XSL, etc.) and displays the formatted content on the screen.

A layout engine is typically used for web browsers, e-mail clients, or other applications that require the displaying (and editing) of web contents.

There are lots of “layout engines” like Gecko, Boxely, GtkHTML, HTMLayout, Trident, WebKit etc. this is a long list. Some of them are open source and some are close source

Lets look at who created what and what is being used by which application.

$Layout Engine\'s details$

Gecko is known to be most powerfull layout engine after Trident by microsoft.
But i think Gecko is the most popular/powerfull as Trident works only on windows.

Gecko offers a rich programming API that makes it suitable for a wide variety of roles in Internet-enabled applications, such as web browsers, content presentation, and client/server.

Mozilla uses Gecko for most of its application like firefox, thunderbird etc …

April 30, 2008 | Filed Under Firefox, Internet Application, Mozilla, Open Source

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kcmani 1 year ago 2 points
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thanks!
sure its your choice which browser you use, but considering the functionality offered by the firefox , you should checkout firefox.

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narendra.s.v 1 year ago 2 points
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wow great find! but i use opera ;)

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Aliens 8 months ago 1 point
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Ok i downloaded mozilla firefox to get a faster web browser service,but it doesn't work on all the accounts for my computer. It won't work on my account or my parents account, just on the guest account. Does anybody know how i can fix it to make it work on all accounts.

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outdoor sinks 7 months ago 1 point
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I never knew the craters thanks for your good post. I like Mozilla Firefox very it supports all plugins what i needed.

thanks

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Asthma Inhaler 7 months ago 1 point
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I downloaded Mozilla Firefox 3.0 on my computer and it cancelled my bookmarks.It also made it impossible to ad downloads and has left me with the ugliest and most ugly toolbar ever.I have tried checking "add-ons" and cookies with no help. Removed that mozilla firefox and removed the last anti spyware program..

HELP

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smith mountain lake 7 months ago 1 point
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Mozilla Firefox is great web browser i love to use this it supports lot of plugins i my self using 10 good plugins for SEO these SEO plugins are very useful for doing SEO. If i use plugins then i will do my very quick if plugins are not there then it will take lot of time.

Thanks

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MMA Pound For Pound 7 months ago 1 point
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I get back to mozilla after trying some other browsers. I like the add ons, it make my work easier.

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Southampton dental implants 7 months ago 1 point
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I use Google chrome but for using many tools Firefox is better.

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taislim 7 months ago 1 point
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Firefox is good but I personally prefer internet explorer. I use it because of its compatibility with my unit. Its also easy to navigate and I'm much more attuned to Internet Explorer. This is an excellent read for people like me who are not comfortable using mozilla. I will check this out.

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group health insurance 5 months ago 1 point
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Among those browsers for me firefox is the best, well the add ons and other features are really amazing plus it loads faster than other web browsers

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Navigation System 5 months ago 1 point
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I think mozilla firefox is the best browser.

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Mr Malaga 3 months ago 1 point
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I had no idea that Firefox used Gecko, I do like the fact that Mozilla applications and software are designed to support open Internet standards.

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Indian Tour Operator 1 month ago 1 point
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Hello i have just installed mozilla firefox as i just couldnt view anything in my ebay account or messages or anything whilst using avg8 and also had spybot and zone alarm but now just have mozilla firefox installed and it seems to have done the trick BUT do i need to have anything else installed alongside this mozilla to ensure security etc??? Please dont answer all techie as i am rubbish!!! Much appreciated!

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Philadelphia tummy tuck 1 month ago 1 point
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The men behind Mozilla Firefox should be recognized for their wonderful creation. Today firefox is widely used because of its flexibility and capacity. Its design is also updated , simple yet attractive.

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