Difference between revisions of "Portal:Where to Get Started"

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# '''''Easiest''''' Homebrew app installation is a fairly simple and easy process, so it is suitable for those that do not have a lot of computer know_how.
 
# '''''Easiest''''' Homebrew app installation is a fairly simple and easy process, so it is suitable for those that do not have a lot of computer know_how.
# 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 a lot more work, however.
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# '''''Harder''''' 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 a lot more work, however.
 
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  |description= '''Only want to install a few Homebrew Apps without having to "hack" into the Pre?''' Have no idea what hacking into the Pre is? Then these very simple, tech savvy-free steps are for you. There's only a couple, don't be scared. :)
 
  |description= '''Only want to install a few Homebrew Apps without having to "hack" into the Pre?''' Have no idea what hacking into the Pre is? Then these very simple, tech savvy-free steps are for you. There's only a couple, don't be scared. :)
 
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  |title=[[Portal:webOS_Applications|webOS Homebrew App Listings]]
 
  |description=Already able to add apps? Then check out the homebrew apps made by our users and affiliates.
 
  |description=Already able to add apps? Then check out the homebrew apps made by our users and affiliates.
 
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  |title=[[Portal:webOS_Applications|webOS Apps & Tutorials]]
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  |title=[[Portal:webOS_Applications|WebOS Apps & Tutorials]]
 
  |description=Do you want to take the extra risk of hacking the Palm Pre? Or do you have a good understanding of Linux or programing?
 
  |description=Do you want to take the extra risk of hacking the Palm Pre? Or do you have a good understanding of Linux or programing?
 
(For those that understand: This is for accessing the underlying Linux internals of the Pre.)
 
(For those that understand: This is for accessing the underlying Linux internals of the 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,
 
  |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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Revision as of 15:41, 24 July 2009

What is it that you want to do on your Pre?

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Look below and choose the option that is best for you-

  1. Easiest Homebrew app installation is a fairly simple and easy process, so it is suitable for those that do not have a lot of computer know_how.
  2. Harder 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 a lot more work, however.

Recommended for Non-Computer-Savvy Folks


{{#icon:Favorites.png|Getting Started|48|Tutorials_webOS_Installing_An_Ipk}} Get Started Installing a Homebrew App

Only want to install a few Homebrew Apps without having to "hack" into the Pre? Have no idea what hacking into the Pre is? Then these very simple, tech savvy-free steps are for you. There's only a couple, don't be scared. :)

{{#icon:WebOS.png|Webos Applications|48|Portal:webOS_Applications}} webOS Homebrew App Listings

Already able to add apps? Then check out the homebrew apps made by our users and affiliates.

Recommended for Beginner-Advanced Computer Users


{{#icon:Linux_With_Pre_Screwdriver.png|Getting Started|48|Portal:Accessing_Linux}} WebOS Apps & Tutorials

Do you want to take the extra risk of hacking the Palm Pre? Or do you have a good understanding of Linux or programing? (For those that understand: This is for accessing the underlying Linux internals of the Pre.)

{{#icon:Applications-development.png|Development Tools|48}} Development Tools and Programs

Get all the tools you need to make your own applications, to access you Palm Pre's Linux codes, for cross-compiling, etc,


Need help/Want to contribute?

{{#icon:System-help.png|Development Tools|48|Portal:Community}} IRC

Download a IRC client and join us in #webos-internals

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