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* A jar extract/build tool. | * 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 | ** 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.filzip.com/ FilZip] is a viable freeware alternative. | ** 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 | * 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. | ** 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. | ** 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. | * 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://www.flos-freeware.ch/notepad2.html notepad2] and [ | ** 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://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.) | * 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 | ** Windows users who do not want to install the recommended CVS 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) | * A CVS program (kinda optional, but not really) | ||