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Here is a build of links2 that I put together. If you are in doubt about having a speedy browser on you N8x0, give this a try.

NEW BUILD: includes dblank's cookie patch
NEW BUILD: includes additional item in link select menu

ftp://headthirst.com/pub/links2.tar.zip

Download (or copy) the file
tar xzf links2.tar.zip
./links -g

YOU NEED TO START IT WITH links -g
to get the X version of the program rather than the terminal version.

This browser is very fast. It does not support CSS so page layout may be affected on some sites. For example, instead of three columns, you will now have the first column at the top of the page followed by the second and third columns. Scroll down the page to see the part of the document you desire. I have ad blocking in a hosts file and, since this has no flash support, I have yet to see an ad anywhere.

Modifications to original program:
1. default background color is now white
2. default font is now a unicode version of a sans-serif font (this is what makes the file so much larger)
3. scrolling can be done with the scroll bar or by dragging on the page (like microb)
3. key modifications:
  • a. esc key = browse back
  • b. menu key = menu
  • c. dpad up/down = scroll up/down
  • d. dpad left = page down
  • e. dpad right = toggle right/left click (for select text mode, etc.)

You will need xkbd in order to type in URLs etc.

If you want to use folders in the bookmarks, you need to press the plus key for them to work (it toggles a left/right mouse button).

Last edited by coffeedrinker; 2008-07-15 at 23:55. Reason: Updated program
 

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