> I used to delete the lock file in .netscape/ so that I could have two
> browswer windows open. I now open additional
> browser windows from within NS and not from the command line.
> (So, I did/do things a little backwards sometimes...)
Use netscape-remote to open a new browser window from the command line.
netscape -remote action
Actions can be:
openURL ( )
Prompts for a URL with a dialog box.
openURL (URL)
Opens the specified document without prompting.
openURL (URL,new-window)
Create a new window displaying the specified document.
openFile ( )
Prompts for a file with a dialog box.
mailto ( )
pops up the mail dialog with the To: field empty.
mailto (a, b, c)
Puts the addresses "a, b, c" in the default To: field.
netscape -remote 'openURL(http://www.jimpick.com),new_window)'
Full documentation is at (or at least used to be...):
http://www.netscape.com/newsref/std/x-remote.html
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