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319 bytes added, 09:34, 9 May 2008
Getting the right tools: Made some minor corrections and added some cool tools
* A jar extract/build tool.
** Most zip utilities are capable of working with .jar files as well. Some may require that you rename .jar files to .zip first
** Windows XP can handle zip files by default but misses some higher-end functions which are necessary to work effectively on Sunbird or Lightning. [http://www.7-zip.org/ 7-Zip] is an excellent Open Source alternative with a Linux port, [http://www.filzip.com/ FilZip] is a viable freeware alternative.
* A [http://ftp.mozilla.org/pub/mozilla.org/calendar/sunbird/nightly/latest-trunk/ current nightly build] of either Sunbird or Lightning
** There is also a [http://ftp.mozilla.org/pub/mozilla.org/calendar/sunbird/nightly/latest-mozilla1.8/ nightly build] based on the latest stable mozilla core.
** Note that these are not the same as a ''pre release'' build of this programs.
* A text-editor, who is capable of working with files created on Windows, Linux or Mac OS X.
** Windows users are strongly discouraged from using the Notepad text-editor. Viable freeware alternatives are [http://notepad-plus.sourceforge.net/ Notepad++], [http://www.flos-freeware.ch/notepad2.html notepad2] and [http://http://www.pspad.com/ PSPad]. These editors will get you a better view of the code (i.e you will see which braces close which codeblocks, 'if','var' and so on will be bold, among other stuff).
* A program capable of creating DIFF files (Most CVS programs are capable of doing this.)
** Windows users who do not want to install the recommended CVS programm program might use [http://gnuwin32.sourceforge.net/packages/diffutils.htm diffutils] from the GnuWin32 project.** Another option for Windows users who want a little Linux is [http://www.cygwin.com/ Cygwin], which not only gives you diff but also CVS, you can then use your favourite Windows editor.
* A CVS program (kinda optional, but not really)
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