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Is there a section to talk about Java ME? Apps, etc. (7)
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2010-10-21
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Originally Posted by ossipena
Ok I am new to using the N900, so dont know where do I need to install this? Do I need to log in to this site form my N900 or do I need to log in to this from a computer and then download and install it in my N900 using USB cable ?
just kidding, install this:
http://maemo.org/packages/view/hideuseragent/
Also you meniotioned it will return the UA back in 1-2 taps ? didn't quite understand what UA means ?
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2010-10-21
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Originally Posted by geneven
N900 is obscure from top to down
Did you understand my message at all?
You are scolding me for agreeing with you. Learn to read.
N900 is able to provide desktop like webpages to users but in the end users should understand that web-developers are ones who should be responsible.
Browser should be just code parser that inputs stuff by standards and outputs it by standards. If UI/Layout sucks then send feedback to page devels.
As sidenote
Another weird thing is text reflow that is also problem that touches this in a way.
- Browsers job is to render input by standards and output standard stuff. It should not do any tricks by default to layout of webpage desinged by web designer (even-thought some or most people may prefer text reflow)
- It should be option and disabled by default. Otherwise we will end up situation where web-developers just think that they do not need to do their job properly because there is some weird not standardized way of hacking their layout.
Talking about why Opera has always had problems with so many webpages. Reading comments on their forum/blog makes me angry towards web developers :| Lazy bastards :P
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2010-10-21
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Originally Posted by augustya
http://whatsmyuseragent.com/WhatsAUserAgent.asp
Ok I am new to using the N900, so dont know where do I need to install this? Do I need to log in to this site form my N900 or do I need to log in to this from a computer and then download and install it in my N900 using USB cable ?
Also you meniotioned it will return the UA back in 1-2 taps ? didn't quite understand what UA means ?
Itīs bit same as you had nametag on your shirt that had some general info about you:
Finland 1977, Finnish, Male human
And you went to restaurant and without asking waitress starts to speak immediately finnish to you and gives you Kossu and HK-sininen.
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2010-10-21
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Originally Posted by augustya
god damit! I've talked soon in 30 posts about million times about User Agent
Also you meniotioned it will return the UA back in 1-2 taps ? didn't quite understand what UA means ?
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2010-10-21
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Originally Posted by augustya
I have a wild idea for you:
Ok I am new to using the N900, so dont know where do I need to install this? Do I need to log in to this site form my N900 or do I need to log in to this from a computer and then download and install it in my N900 using USB cable ?
open app manager, choose install apps, choose all. after that, start typing: "user agent"
e: if your app manager doesn't show the app (it hopefully doesn't), RTFW (read the wiki) about extras-testing. I have a link to the wiki at my signature.
ee: I suspect you can't do it yourself so I'll help a bit
first:
http://wiki.maemo.org/Installing_unstable_applications
http://wiki.maemo.org/Help_testing_software (has pictures how new repo is added, extras-testing article doesn't)
and last but not least
http://wiki.maemo.org/Installing_applications
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Last edited by ossipena; 2010-10-21 at 09:22.
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2010-10-21
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UA: IT is basically a description of your web browser. In this case it is MicroB N900 but when you connect from your desktop it could be Internet Explorer Firefox safari etc. (will also identify Windows Linux OSX etc)
All web browsers by default tell the website they are visiting what user agent you are using. Some websites use that data to decide to send mobile or desktop versions of their site.
Very few sites actually search for the N900 user agent. But clearly you have found one.
The software you have been told to install adds an option to change the User Agent details. IE The web browser will lie to the web page and not tell it it is a N900.
The website will send the default desktop page in response.
You will have an option in settings to turn this on and off.
To install it follow the above advice on the extras testing repository.
I hope that all makes it clear.
All web browsers by default tell the website they are visiting what user agent you are using. Some websites use that data to decide to send mobile or desktop versions of their site.
Very few sites actually search for the N900 user agent. But clearly you have found one.
The software you have been told to install adds an option to change the User Agent details. IE The web browser will lie to the web page and not tell it it is a N900.
The website will send the default desktop page in response.
You will have an option in settings to turn this on and off.
To install it follow the above advice on the extras testing repository.
I hope that all makes it clear.
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2010-10-21
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Originally Posted by HumanPenguin
Sure, Thanks for the detailed description. So when I want my browser back to the default state i.e to Factory settings I can just go in to the Browser Settings and turn it off right ?
UA: IT is basically a description of your web browser. In this case it is MicroB N900 but when you connect from your desktop it could be Internet Explorer Firefox safari etc. (will also identify Windows Linux OSX etc)
All web browsers by default tell the website they are visiting what user agent you are using. Some websites use that data to decide to send mobile or desktop versions of their site.
Very few sites actually search for the N900 user agent. But clearly you have found one.
The software you have been told to install adds an option to change the User Agent details. IE The web browser will lie to the web page and not tell it it is a N900.
The website will send the default desktop page in response.
You will have an option in settings to turn this on and off.
To install it follow the above advice on the extras testing repository.
I hope that all makes it clear.
Last edited by augustya; 2010-10-21 at 09:58.
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2010-10-21
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never had any problem with microb.
it opens the site always desktop like even the special $%&$§ sites
it opens the site always desktop like even the special $%&$§ sites
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2010-10-21
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Originally Posted by ossipena
I am getting confused here, From what I understand is I need to first enable Extras-Devel Repositories search for UA application and as mentioned on this page http://maemo.org/packages/view/hideuseragent/ install the version which is on the top i.e.
just kidding, install this:
http://maemo.org/packages/view/hideuseragent/
Fremantle Extras-devel free armel hideuseragent 0.3.7
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