The majority of files in this directory come from Prototype and Scriptaculous - two JavaScript libraries that make Ajax easier. http://prototype.conio.net (version 1.5.0_rc1) http://script.aculo.us (version 1.6.4) The Prototype framework consists of a single file: prototype.js. The Script.aculo.us framework consists of six files: builder.js controls.js dragdrop.js effects.js scriptaculous.js slider.js By including scriptaculous.js in your pages, all the rest of the files are included as well. ---------------- For good documentation about prototype, see: http://particletree.com/features/quick-guide-to-prototype ...and... http://www.sergiopereira.com/articles/prototype.js.html ---------------- The best scriptaculous documentation is at: http://wiki.script.aculo.us/scriptaculous/show/HomePage