Does anyone know where to find any open source alternatives to the following Microsoft binaries?
MSCOMCTL.OCX
MSINET.OCX
scrrun.dll
shdocvw.dll
VB6STKIT.DLL
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What exactly are these binaries used for? (what purpose does each serve)
If we know the purpose of the libraries it may be easier to find an alternative.
The developer formerly known as ZGitRDun8705
MSCOMCTL.OCX - This includes common activex controls. The ones I use from it are the ListView and the ImageList.
MSINET.OCX - This includes a web browser activex control. I believe there is one made from FireFox but I don't know where to get it.
scrrun.dll - This is Microsoft's scripting runtime DLL. Does anyone know if this is included by default on all Windows machines?
shdocvw.dll - This includes internet related functions. I believe the only thing I use that requires this is the MSINET.OCX.
VB6STKIT.DLL - This is used for installation functions. The only function I need from it is one to make a Windows Shell Link (or shortcut) file. I don't need to rest of the functions in it.
I just found the Mozilla ActiveX control (MSINET.OCX alternative). In case you want to know, it's here:
http://www.iol.ie/~locka/mozilla/control.htm
I can't find even a hint of any open source controls like these so I'll probably have to write my own. Would anyone be willing to help me write them?
Is there a way to implement those types of features without depending on ActiveX? I'd help, but i have nowhere near enough experience, skill, or free time.
The developer formerly known as ZGitRDun8705
Most of those things are already installed on most machines. Couldn't you just have the installer check for them, and link to the Microsoft download page if not found?
Sounds like you are looking for an activex interface to GTK or one of the other widget libraries.
MC