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Prism (exe): Prism is a simple XULRunner based browser that hosts Web applications without the normal Web browser user interface. WebRunner is based on a concept called Site Specific Browsers SSB. An SSB is an application with an embedded browser designed to work exclusively with a single web application. This version is...; Tags: Web Application, Web Browser, Mozilla Corp., Prism, WebRunner, Site Specific Browsers, Web Browsers, Cloud Computing, Internet; Software downloads 2007-10-26
Mozilla moves closer to the desktop with 'Prism': Mozilla moves closer to the desktop with 'Prism'Prism *is* WebRunnerFrom http://labs.mozilla.com/2007/10/prism/ :"The first of these experiments is based on Webrunner, which we’ve moved into the Mozilla Labs code repository and renamed to Prism."RE: Prism *is* WebRunnerYup, it's WebRunner rebranded and it seems like with a new mission. WebRunner didn't have...; Tags: desktop, PRISM, WebRunner, Mozilla Corp.; Discussion threads 2007-10-25
Three different approaches to browser applications on the desktop: Three different approaches to browser applications on the desktopRyan are you sure about this?"Microsoft’s strategy is a unique one. The idea of browser applications on the desktop doesn’t really exist right now. I’ve heard whispers of a Silverlight desktop runtime that would provide that functionality but for right now, Windows...; Tags: Desktops, Web browsers, desktop, browser application, Web browser; Discussion threads 2007-10-22

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Zimbra's Prism client - a great use case for RIAs on the desktop: Matt Asay loves the new Zimbra Desktop client. They're using Prism as the desktop client, the project from Mozilla labs that came out of Mozilla's WebRunner. It's great to see people like Matt get the need for desktop applications. More and more I think people are realizing that they just...; Tags: Desktop Client, Use Case, Zimbra, Rich Internet Application, Web Browser, Matt Asay, Desktops, E-mail, Hardware, Online Communications, Ryan Stewart; Blog posts 2008-02-14
Mozilla Prism for Mac and Linux released: Mozilla Prism for Mac and Linux releasedAs far as I can see...It's pretty much a refined version of WebRunner(running on Linux, btw). The easy setup dialog is a welcome feature, but I'm definitely looking forward to those roadmap ideas implemented.; Tags: UNIX, OPEN SOURCE, Operating systems, PRISM, Linux, Mozilla Corp., Apple Macintosh, setup dialog; Discussion threads 2007-11-04

Mozilla moves closer to the desktop with 'Prism': Mozilla has a blog post today indicating that WebRunner, the XUL-based application which just released version 0.7 and was meant as a way to give web applications their own window/desktop presence, has become Prism. Prism looks like it will enable greater desktop functionality much like Adobe AIR. The Mozilla labs...; Tags: Desktop, Web Application, Blog, Mozilla Corp., Prism, Desktops, Hardware, Ryan Stewart; Blog posts 2007-10-25
Three different approaches to browser applications on the desktop: Last week WebRunner, a "site-specific" browser from Mozilla had a version .7 release and the news surfaced that Firefox 3 will work to fit in with the native operating system more from a visual standpoint Alex Faaborg went so far as to say that the goal is to "do a...; Tags: Desktop, Web, Microsoft Silverlight, Web Application, Web Browser, Mozilla Corp., Adobe AIR Adobe AIR, Richness, Desktops, Web Browsers, Hardware, Internet, Ryan Stewart; Blog posts 2007-10-22