On 1 May 2010, at 20:09, g wrote:
> i would like to edit/look at sqlite database files as used by mozilla
> programs, firefox and thunderbird.
> 
> i ran a search with yumex looking for an editor for ".sqlite" files and
> found nothing described as an sqlite editor.
> 
> am i mis-perceiving how such files are edited, or, is there nothing
> available for sl5.x, or are sqlite files edited with a backend?

Programs usually use the SQLite library to manage sqlite files.  You might want to try using the "sqlite" utility, which provides a SQL command line interface to sqlite files.  You could also have a look at the SQLite Manager add-on for Firefox.