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Old Nov 17th, 2004, 11:49 PM   #1
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Hiya !

Before replying to my questions please include a few lines about your programming qualification and experiences.
Frankly, put these details always on your signature.

I want to see how the following types of files’ Interpreters are built into a browser :

1. Un-compressed Image files
2. Compressed Image files
3. Un-compressed Animation files
4. Compressed Animation files
5. Un-compressed Audio files
6. Compressed Audio files

Question 1 :
So, can anyone tell me please, how do I check all this out ?
I mean, which file in a browser or which part of the browser’s source code should I check to read the source codes of the above 6 file types’ Interpreters ?
A browser has millions of lines of codes. I don’t want to go through each and everyone of these lines of codes and so I need your help to direct me to the right direction so I can easily spot the above 6 types of file’s source codes.

Why do I want to check the source codes of these 6 file types ?
Because :

1. so I can learn how the “Compressing Algorithms” were written
and
2. learn how a “Built-In Interpreter to translate Compression Files” are written
and
3. learn which part of the browser these 6 types of file’s “Built-In Interpreters” are residing.

You may have a question :
Why do I want to learn and gain experience in all these ?
Answer :
So if I ever come-up with a better “compressing algorithm” for an “Image” or Audio” or “Animation” or “Video” file and create my own “compression file type” then I can write the “Interpreter for my compression file type” and simply “include” it in the “appropriate place in the browser” (build the Interpreter in the browser) so whenever a website has a compressed “audio” or “image” or “animation” or “video” file with my invented “file extension” on it then the browser will be capable to understand it with the help of my “built-In Interpreter” (which I insert in it) and translate or “decompress” the “compressing codes”.

Question 2 :
How many colours does a browser show ?
I understand that there are millions of similar colours but how many colours actually are our browsers capable of exactly showing to us when translating an image, animation, video from an uncompressed file to provide good quality images, animations and videos ?
The same question goes for compressed files.


Cheers ! :rock:
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I would like to come-up with my own "Compression Algorithm" and teach that to the browsers so you can now show streaming videos and lengthy animations from your website without losing an arm and a leg on your band-width.
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Old Nov 18th, 2004, 10:34 AM   #2
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>Before replying to my questions please include a few lines about your programming qualification and experiences.
To be perfectly honest, I find this requirement insulting. It implies that you won't find help useful unless it comes from somebody with enough experience to satisfy you.
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Old Nov 18th, 2004, 11:08 AM   #3
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Bingo. What makes you think anyone's gonna help you with a statement like that?
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