Portal:Where to Get Started

2011-06-30T21:17:08Z

Horzel: Updated webos-quick-install link to point to version 4.2, being the latest at the moment.

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|header=What is it that you want to do on your Pre?
|column1=Look below and choose the best option for you:

# '''''Easy''''' Using a computer to install homebrew applications on your Palm Pre. Suitable for those that do not have a lot of computer know-how. Compatible with Mac, Windows, and Linux Computers.
# '''''Moderate''''' The second option is best for those that have some computer know-how and want to get to know ''how'' their Pre works a little bit more. This option requires more work, however. Since the Palm Pre is a linux based device, it is helpful if you know how to use Linux. Cross-platform compatible.

''*Hacking is called "Accessing linux." It is highly recommended that you '''read this article''' if you are thinking about doing option two: [http://forums.precentral.net/web-os-development/193679-accessing-linux-rooting-your-pre.html Accessing Linux!="Rooting your Pre"]''
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'''Recommended for Non-Computer-Savvy Folks'''
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|title=[[Tutorials_webOS_Installing_An_Ipk|Option 1: Installing a Homebrew App Easily]]
|description= [http://forums.precentral.net/canuck-coding/274461-webos-quick-install-v4-2-0-a.html WebOS Quick Install]is a Mac/Windows/Linux computer app that installs the homebrew apps onto your Pre. You'll need [http://www.java.com/en/download/manual.jsp Java 1.6] and install WebOS Quick Install, and it'll do the rest for you!

To install and update applications while on the device use [[Application:Preware|Preware]]. Follow the steps on the page to install [[Application:Preware|Preware]] through the WebOS Quick Install.

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|title=[[Portal:webOS_Applications|WebOS Homebrew App Listings]]
|description=This list contains pages where people can write about their various applications and is the portal for WebOS-Internals projects.

Note: [http://forums.precentral.net/homebrew-apps/194104-links-all-homebrew-apps-updated-8-3-a.html PreCentral has more apps available.]
Already able to add apps? Then check out the homebrew apps made by webos-internals/org users and affiliates.
Can be used with options 1 and 2.
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'''Recommended for Moderate-Advanced Computer Users'''
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|title=[[Portal:Accessing_Linux|Option 2: Accessing Linux]]
|description=Do you want to take the extra risk of accessing the linux on the Palm Pre? Or do you have a good understanding of Linux or programing? (Cross-platform)

Remember-Read this article if you're going to [http://forums.precentral.net/web-os-development/193679-accessing-linux-rooting-your-pre.html Access Linux!="Root your Pre"]
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|title=[[Portal:Tools|Development Tools and Programs]]
|description=Get all the tools you need to make your own applications, to access you Palm Pre's Linux codes, for cross-compiling, etc,
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Download an IRC client and join us in [irc://irc.freenode.net/webos-internals #webos-internals] on FreeNode.

The same rules apply as those on the wiki for discussion.
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