Portal:Where to Get Started - Revision history

Preemptive at 21:23, 15 June 2016

2016-06-15T21:23:16Z

Jakeeeee at 00:28, 22 August 2011

2011-08-22T00:28:45Z

Jakeeeee at 00:27, 22 August 2011

2011-08-22T00:27:56Z

Jakeeeee at 00:27, 22 August 2011

2011-08-22T00:27:00Z

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

2011-06-30T21:17:08Z

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

JohnGH: minor grammar correction

2009-12-30T10:44:23Z

minor grammar correction

Templarian at 01:11, 31 August 2009

2009-08-31T01:11:14Z

Templarian at 01:03, 31 August 2009

2009-08-31T01:03:18Z

Templarian at 01:01, 31 August 2009

2009-08-31T01:01:53Z

Chaitu: Correcting the title of the referred article

2009-08-26T22:14:10Z

Correcting the title of the referred article

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 |column1=
   {{nav-block
-  |imageName={{#icon:Favorites.png|Getting Started|48|Tutorials_webOS_Installing_An_Ipk}}
+  |imageName=[[file:Favorites.png|Getting Started|48|Tutorials_webOS_Installing_An_Ipk]]
   |title=[[Tutorials_webOS_Installing_An_Ipk|Option 1: Installing a Homebrew App Easily]]
   |description= [http://forums.precentral.net/canuck-coding/274461-webos-quick-install-v4-2-3-a.html WebOS Quick Install]is a Mac/Windows/Linux computer app that installs the homebrew apps onto your webOS device. You'll need [http://www.java.com/en/download/manual.jsp the latest version of Java] and install WebOS Quick Install, and it'll do the rest for you!
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 |column2=
   {{nav-block
-  |imageName={{#icon:WebOS.png|Webos Applications|48|Portal:webOS_Applications}}
+  |imageName=[[file:WebOS.png|Webos Applications|48|Portal:webOS_Applications]]
   |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.
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   {{nav-block
-  |imageName={{#icon:Kompare-icon.png|Getting Started|48|Portal:Accessing_Linux}}
+  |imageName=[[file:Kompare-icon.png|Getting Started|48|Portal:Accessing_Linux]]
   |title=[[Portal:Accessing_Linux|Option 2: Accessing Linux]]
   |description=Do you want to take the extra risk of accessing the Linux on your webOS device? Or do you have a good understanding of Linux or programing? (Cross-platform)
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-  |imageName={{#icon:Applications-development.png|Development Tools|48}}
+  |imageName=[[file:Applications-development.png|Development Tools|48]]
   |title=[[Portal:Tools|Development Tools and Programs]]
   |description=Get all the tools you need to make your own applications, to access you webOS device's Linux codes, for cross-compiling, etc,
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   {{nav-block
-  |imageName={{#icon:System-help.png|Development Tools|48|Portal:Community}}
+  |imageName=[[file:System-help.png|Development Tools|48|Portal:Community]]
   |title=[[Portal:Community|IRC]]
   |description=

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   |description=Do you want to take the extra risk of accessing the Linux on your webOS device? 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"]
+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 webOS device"]
   }}
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 # '''''Easy''''' Using a computer to install homebrew applications on your webOS device. 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 device works a little bit more. This option requires more work, however. Since webOS devices is a linux based devices, it is helpful if you know how to use Linux. Cross-platform compatible.
+# '''''Moderate'''''  The second option is best for those that have some computer know-how and want to get to know ''how'' their device works a little bit more. This option requires more work, however. Since webOS devices are Linux based devices, 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"]''
+''*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 webOS device"]''
 }}

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 {{portal-one-column-blue
-|header=What is it that you want to do on your Pre?
+|header=What is it that you want to do on your webOS device?
 |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.
+# '''''Easy''''' Using a computer to install homebrew applications on your webOS device. 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.
+# '''''Moderate'''''  The second option is best for those that have some computer know-how and want to get to know ''how'' their device works a little bit more. This option requires more work, however. Since webOS devices is a linux based devices, 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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   |imageName={{#icon:Favorites.png|Getting Started|48|Tutorials_webOS_Installing_An_Ipk}}
   |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!
+  |description= [http://forums.precentral.net/canuck-coding/274461-webos-quick-install-v4-2-3-a.html WebOS Quick Install]is a Mac/Windows/Linux computer app that installs the homebrew apps onto your webOS device. You'll need [http://www.java.com/en/download/manual.jsp the latest version of Java] 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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 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.
+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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   |imageName={{#icon:Kompare-icon.png|Getting Started|48|Portal:Accessing_Linux}}
   |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)
+  |description=Do you want to take the extra risk of accessing the Linux on your webOS device? 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"]
@@ Line 50: / Line 50: @@
   |imageName={{#icon:Applications-development.png|Development Tools|48}}
   |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,
+  |description=Get all the tools you need to make your own applications, to access you webOS device's Linux codes, for cross-compiling, etc,
   }}
 }}

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   |imageName={{#icon:Favorites.png|Getting Started|48|Tutorials_webOS_Installing_An_Ipk}}
   |title=[[Tutorials_webOS_Installing_An_Ipk|Option 1: Installing a Homebrew App Easily]]
-  |description= [http://forums.precentral.net/homebrew-apps/194832-webos-quick-install-v1-0-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!
+  |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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 |header=What is it that you want to do on your Pre?
-|column1=[[Image:WebOS.png]]
+|column1=Look below and choose the best option for you:
 # '''''Easy''''' Using a computer to install homebrew applications for you Palm Pre. Suitable for those that do not have a lot of computer know-how. Compatible with Mac, Windows, and Linux Computers.
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   |description= [http://forums.precentral.net/homebrew-apps/194832-webos-quick-install-v1-0-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!
-There's also a Pre app called [http://forums.precentral.net/homebrew-apps/194825-filecoaster-first-pre-gui-downloader-installer.html FileCoaster.] You just need install the application onto your Pre (using WebOS Quick Install maybe), then go to PreCentral and copy-paste the URL into FileCoaster. Click on the link to find out more.
+To install and update applications while on the device use [[Application:Preware Preware]]. Follow the steps on the page to install Preware through the WebOS Quick Install.
   }}