How do I integrate a web browser with my desktop?

Question

I already know how to use active desktop.
I want to completely integrate my web browser with my desktop. Is this possible? I am wanting to not have to open a separate page while browsing the internet. I want to browse firefox from my desktop.
thanks

Answer 1

If you want to do a little work you can do it..

The JDesktop Integration Components (JDIC) project aims to make Java™ technology-based applications ("Java applications") first-class citizens of current desktop platforms without sacrificing platform independence. Its mission is to enable seamless desktop/Java integration.

JDIC provides Java applications with access to functionalities and facilities provided by the native desktop. It consists of a collection of Java packages and tools. JDIC supports a variety of features such as embedding the native browser, launching the desktop applications, creating tray icons on the desktop, registering file type associations, creating JNLP installer packages, etc. Many new features are contributed as incubator projects from the community.

See the initial JDIC Overview article for a more thorough read on the project. Check out George Zhang's Blog for more information. Read more articles relating to JDIC, with code examples and evaluations of the project.