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1 | <!DOCTYPE book PUBLIC "-OASIS//DTD DocBook V4.2//EN"> | 1 | <!DOCTYPE book PUBLIC "-OASIS//DTD DocBook V4.2//EN" [ |
2 | <!ENTITY arrow "-->"> | ||
3 | ]> | ||
2 | <book><title>Opie User Manual</title> | 4 | <book><title>Opie User Manual</title> |
3 | <part><title>Getting Started</title> | 5 | <part><title>Getting Started</title> |
4 | <chapter><title>What is Opie?</title> | 6 | <chapter><title>What is Opie?</title> |
5 | <para> | 7 | <para> |
6 | Opie is a GUI (Graphical User Interface) for the Linux operating system (and | 8 | Opie is a GUI (Graphical User Interface) for the Linux operating system (and |
7 | might work on other OSes as well). It was originally designed for handheld | 9 | might work on other OSes as well). It was originally designed for handheld |
8 | computers (such as the Compaq/HP iPAQ and the Sharp Zaurus), but which could | 10 | computers (such as the Compaq/HP iPAQ and the Sharp Zaurus), but could |
9 | probably function well in other environments requiring a light GUI, such as an | 11 | probably function well in other environments requiring a light GUI, such as an |
10 | old laptop, or an internet kiosk. It is bassed upon QT/Embedded from Trolltech, | 12 | old laptop, or an internet kiosk. It is based upon QT/Embedded from Trolltech, |
11 | which is in turn a graphical environment designed for embedded applications, | 13 | which is in turn a graphical environment designed for embedded applications, |
12 | based upon the QT toolkit. | 14 | based upon the QT toolkit. |
13 | </para> | 15 | </para> |
14 | <para> | 16 | <para> |
15 | Opie has been designed for devices with small screens, and a touchscreen input | 17 | Opie has been designed for devices with small screens, and a touchscreen input |
16 | device (ie, only one mouse click, and no constant mouse position), as well as | 18 | device (ie, only one mouse click, and no constant mouse position), as well as |
17 | designed to fit in a relatively small amount of storage space (about 5 megabytes | 19 | designed to fit in a relatively small amount of storage space (about 5 megabytes |
18 | for the base libraries and the launcher). | 20 | for the base libraries and the launcher). |
19 | </para> | 21 | </para> |
20 | </chapter> | 22 | </chapter> |
21 | <chapter><title>Installation</title> | 23 | <chapter><title>Installation</title> |
22 | <section><title>iPAQ</title> | 24 | <section><title>iPAQ</title> |
23 | <para> | 25 | <para> |
24 | To install opie on an iPAQ, you will need a fresh Familiar installation (ie, | 26 | To install opie on an iPAQ, you will need a fresh Familiar installation (ie, |
25 | install Familiar, and stop before you do ipkg install task-complete or ipkg | 27 | install Familiar, and stop before you do ipkg install task-complete or ipkg |
26 | install task-x), go to http://familiar.handhelds.org to get the latest version, | 28 | install task-x), go to http://familiar.handhelds.org to get the latest version, |
27 | and to get installation instructions (again, stop after the initial boot and do | 29 | and to get installation instructions (again, stop after the initial boot and do |
28 | not install X, as it is not necessary, and will only take up space). | 30 | not install X, as it is not necessary, and will only take up space). |
29 | </para> | 31 | </para> |
30 | 32 | ||
31 | <note> | 33 | <note> |
32 | <para> | 34 | <para> |
33 | Note: If you had qpe/qtopia installed previously, \emph{completely} remove it, | 35 | If you had qpe/qtopia installed previously, |
34 | and remove the src line for it from your /etc/ipkg.conf file before attempting | 36 | <emphasis>completely</emphasis> remove it, and remove the src line for it from |
35 | to install opie. | 37 | your /etc/ipkg.conf file before attempting to install opie. |
36 | </para> | 38 | </para> |
37 | </note> | 39 | </note> |
38 | <para> | 40 | <para> |
39 | Once you have Familiar installed, set up a network connection between your iPAQ | 41 | Once you have Familiar installed, set up a network connection between your iPAQ |
40 | and the ouside world (again, see the Familiar site for instructions on this), | 42 | and the ouside world (again, see the Familiar site for instructions on this), |
41 | and then run this command: | 43 | and then run this command: |
42 | <informalexample> | 44 | <informalexample> |
43 | <literallayout> | 45 | <literallayout> |
44 | echo src opie "http://131.152.105.154/feeds/ipaq/unstable/" \ | 46 | echo src opie "http://131.152.105.154/feeds/ipaq/unstable/" \ |
45 | >> /etc/ipkg.conf | 47 | >> /etc/ipkg.conf |
46 | </literallayout> | 48 | </literallayout> |
47 | </informalexample> | 49 | </informalexample> |
48 | then, run: | 50 | then, run: |
49 | <informalexample> | 51 | <informalexample> |
50 | <literallayout> | 52 | <literallayout> |
51 | ipkg update && ipkg install task-opie | 53 | ipkg update && ipkg install task-opie |
52 | </literallayout> | 54 | </literallayout> |
53 | </informalexample> | 55 | </informalexample> |
54 | If you have a 3100 or 3800 series iPAQ, run: | 56 | If you have a 3100 or 3800 series iPAQ, run: |
55 | <informalexample> | 57 | <informalexample> |
56 | <literallayout> | 58 | <literallayout> |
57 | ipkg install qt-embedded-rotation | 59 | ipkg install qt-embedded-rotation |
58 | </literallayout> | 60 | </literallayout> |
59 | </informalexample> | 61 | </informalexample> |
60 | finally, start Opie with: | 62 | finally, start Opie with: |
61 | <informalexample> | 63 | <informalexample> |
62 | <literallayout> | 64 | <literallayout> |
63 | /etc/init.d/opie start | 65 | /etc/init.d/opie start |
64 | </literallayout> | 66 | </literallayout> |
65 | </informalexample> | 67 | </informalexample> |
66 | </para> | 68 | </para> |
67 | 69 | ||
68 | <para> | 70 | <para> |
69 | Opie should now be running (if you should have to reboot, which is rare, Opie | 71 | Opie should now be running (if you should have to reboot, which is rare, Opie |
70 | will start automatically). From here, you can use either the "Software" | 72 | will start automatically). From here, you can use either the "Software" |
71 | application in the Settings tab, or run ipkg from the command line to install | 73 | application in the Settings tab, or run ipkg from the command line to install |
72 | other Opie apps. Check out the various task-opie-* ipkgs to install various sets | 74 | other Opie apps. Check out the various task-opie-* ipkgs to install various sets |
73 | |||
74 | |||
75 | of apps at once (you can always uninstall individual apps individually). You | 75 | of apps at once (you can always uninstall individual apps individually). You |
76 | will probably want to install opie-embeddedkonsole first, so you have access to | 76 | will probably want to install opie-embeddedkonsole first, so you have access to |
77 | the command line in Opie. | 77 | the command line in Opie. |
78 | </para> | 78 | </para> |
79 | </section> | 79 | </section> |
80 | 80 | ||
81 | <section><title>Zaurus</title> | 81 | <section><title>Zaurus</title> |
82 | <para> | 82 | <para> |
83 | To completely install Opie on the Zaurus, you will have to install OpenZaurus, | 83 | To completely install Opie on the Zaurus, you will have to install OpenZaurus, |
84 | which includes Opie. However, individual Opie applications will work fine on the | 84 | which includes Opie. However, individual Opie applications will work fine on the |
85 | |||
86 | |||
87 | default Zaurus rom. Do not install Opie's launcher on a default Zaurus ROM | 85 | default Zaurus rom. Do not install Opie's launcher on a default Zaurus ROM |
88 | though. | 86 | though. |
89 | </para> | 87 | </para> |
90 | </section> | 88 | </section> |
91 | </chapter> | 89 | </chapter> |
92 | 90 | ||
93 | <chapter><title>Using Opie</title> | 91 | <chapter><title>Using Opie</title> |
94 | <para> | 92 | <para> |
95 | Now that Opie is installed and running, it's time to start using it. When you | 93 | Now that Opie is installed and running, it's time to start using it. When you |
96 | first start Opie, you will see the "Launcher" from which you can start all of | 94 | first start Opie, you will see the "Launcher" from which you can start all of |
97 | your Applications, and the "Taskbar" along the bottom, where you can see all | 95 | your Applications, and the "Taskbar" along the bottom, where you can see all |
98 | the running applications, select an input method, and interact with the | 96 | the running applications, select an input method, and interact with the |
99 | installed "applets". | 97 | installed "applets". |
100 | </para> | 98 | </para> |
101 | 99 | ||
102 | <section><title>Getting Around</title> | 100 | <section><title>Getting Around</title> |
103 | <para> | 101 | <para> |
104 | Getting around in Opie is very easy, you simply click your stylus on whatever | 102 | Getting around in Opie is very easy, you simply click your stylus on whatever |
105 | icon or button you want to click on. The main difference between using the | 103 | icon or button you want to click on. The main difference between using the |
106 | stylus and using a mouse is that you cannot right click with a stylus, so things | 104 | stylus and using a mouse is that you cannot right click with a stylus, so things |
107 | |||
108 | |||
109 | that require a right click are kept to a minimum. However, it is sometimes | 105 | that require a right click are kept to a minimum. However, it is sometimes |
110 | necessary to right click, and this is implemented with a "press and hold". | 106 | necessary to right click, and this is implemented with a "press and hold". |
111 | Any time you want to do something that you think would require a right click on | 107 | Any time you want to do something that you think would require a right click on |
112 | a normal pc, try pressing the stylus down and holding it still for a few | 108 | a normal pc, try pressing the stylus down and holding it still for a few |
113 | seconds. This usually opens up a context sensative menu, much like a right | 109 | seconds. This usually opens up a context sensative menu, much like a right |
114 | click usually does on a desktop interface. | 110 | click usually does on a desktop interface. |
115 | </para> | 111 | </para> |
116 | </section> | 112 | </section> |
117 | 113 | ||
118 | <section><title>Launcher</title> | 114 | <section><title>Launcher</title> |
119 | <para> | 115 | <para> |
120 | The Launcher behaves like the "desktop" on most PC GUIs. When no applications | 116 | The Launcher behaves like the "desktop" on most PC GUIs. When no applications |
121 | |||
122 | |||
123 | are running or visible, you will have access to the Launcher. You can also map | 117 | are running or visible, you will have access to the Launcher. You can also map |
124 | a hardware key to bring the Launcher to the top without closing any of the | 118 | a hardware key to bring the Launcher to the top without closing any of the |
125 | running applications (this is similar to "minimising" all the applications | 119 | running applications (this is similar to "minimising" all the applications |
126 | that are running). | 120 | that are running). |
127 | </para> | 121 | </para> |
128 | <para> | 122 | <para> |
129 | Along the top of the Launcher you will see a list of tabs which function as | 123 | Along the top of the Launcher you will see a list of tabs which function as |
130 | categories for your applications. You can click on the tab for the category you | 124 | categories for your applications. You can click on the tab for the category you |
131 | |||
132 | |||
133 | want to view, and then click on the icon for the application that you wish to | 125 | want to view, and then click on the icon for the application that you wish to |
134 | launch. By default, there will be an Applications tab and a Settings tab (if | 126 | launch. By default, there will be an Applications tab and a Settings tab (if |
135 | you install any games, they will appear in the Games tab). When new | 127 | you install any games, they will appear in the Games tab). When new |
136 | applications are installed, they will usually appear in one of these three tabs, | 128 | applications are installed, they will usually appear in one of these three tabs, |
137 | |||
138 | |||
139 | or in a tab of their own. To add or delete tabs or to move applications between | 129 | or in a tab of their own. To add or delete tabs or to move applications between |
140 | the tabs, you can use the Tab Manager application, or you can edit them by hand, | 130 | the tabs, you can use the Tab Manager application, or you can edit them by hand, |
141 | by changing the directories in /opt/QtPalmtop/apps. | 131 | by changing the directories in /opt/QtPalmtop/apps. |
142 | </para> | 132 | </para> |
143 | <para> | 133 | <para> |
144 | There is also a tab to the far right called the "Documents" tab, which allows | 134 | There is also a tab to the far right called the "Documents" tab, which allows |
145 | you to quickly open your most often used documents. You can click on a document | 135 | you to quickly open your most often used documents. You can click on a document |
146 | |||
147 | |||
148 | to open it up in the proper application. For help on adding files to the | 136 | to open it up in the proper application. For help on adding files to the |
149 | Documents tab see \ref{docadd} on page \pageref{docadd} | 137 | Documents tab see the <xref linkend="adddoc">. |
150 | </para> | 138 | </para> |
151 | </section> | 139 | </section> |
152 | 140 | ||
153 | <section><title>Taskbar</title> | 141 | <section><title>Taskbar</title> |
154 | <para> | 142 | <para> |
155 | Opie has a "Taskbar" that always runs along the bottom of the screen in Opie, | 143 | Opie has a "Taskbar" that always runs along the bottom of the screen in Opie, |
156 | except for a few "fullscreen" applications that cover it up. The Taskbar is | 144 | except for a few "fullscreen" applications that cover it up. The Taskbar is |
157 | what lets you select which input method you would like to use, shows what | 145 | what lets you select which input method you would like to use, shows what |
158 | applications are running, and is also where the "applets" draw their icons. | 146 | applications are running, and is also where the "applets" draw their icons. |
159 | On the left of the Taskbar is an "O" button that opens a menu which has an | 147 | On the left of the Taskbar is an "O" button that opens a menu which has an |
160 | entry for every tab in the Launcher, allowing you to star an applications | 148 | entry for every tab in the Launcher, allowing you to star an applications |
161 | without going back to the Launcher, or quiting the application that you are | 149 | without going back to the Launcher, or quiting the application that you are |
162 | running. On the right hand side of the Taskbar, you will probably see a clock | 150 | running. On the right hand side of the Taskbar, you will probably see a clock |
163 | (unless you installed task-opie-minimal), which is actually just another applet | 151 | (unless you installed task-opie-minimal), which is actually just another applet |
164 | that draws the time instead of an icon. | 152 | that draws the time instead of an icon. |
165 | </para> | 153 | </para> |
166 | <para> | 154 | <para> |
167 | When an application is run, it adds its icon to the Taskbar, starting from the | 155 | When an application is run, it adds its icon to the Taskbar, starting from the |
168 | right side of the input method icon, with new application's icons appearing to | 156 | right side of the input method icon, with new application's icons appearing to |
169 | the right. If you click on the icon for an application, it will be brought to | 157 | the right. If you click on the icon for an application, it will be brought to |
170 | the screen, allowing you to interact with it. | 158 | the screen, allowing you to interact with it. |
171 | </para> | 159 | </para> |
172 | <para> | 160 | <para> |
173 | To the right of the "O" menu you will see an icon for the currently selected | 161 | To the right of the "O" menu you will see an icon for the currently selected |
174 | input method. Clicking this will bring up the input method, allowing you to | 162 | input method. Clicking this will bring up the input method, allowing you to |
175 | type into the currently running application. To the right of the input method | 163 | type into the currently running application. To the right of the input method |
176 | icon is a small arrow pointing up, which will open a menu of all the currently | 164 | icon is a small arrow pointing up, which will open a menu of all the currently |
177 | installed input methods when clicked. When you select one of these, it will | 165 | installed input methods when clicked. When you select one of these, it will |
178 | become the current input method, with its icon replacing the previous one. | 166 | become the current input method, with its icon replacing the previous one. |
179 | </para> | 167 | </para> |
180 | </section> | 168 | </section> |
181 | 169 | ||
182 | <section><title>Dialogs</title> | 170 | <section><title>Dialogs</title> |
183 | <para> | 171 | <para> |
184 | In Opie, dialogs, as well as some applications, have a button labeled "Ok" on | 172 | In Opie, dialogs, as well as some applications, have a button labeled "Ok" on |
185 | the right side of the window title bar, in addition to the normal "x". For | 173 | the right side of the window title bar, in addition to the normal "x". For |
186 | dialogs, the "Ok" button will apply your changes and close the window, while | 174 | dialogs, the "Ok" button will apply your changes and close the window, while |
187 | the "x" will cancel them before closing the window (for people used to most | 175 | the "x" will cancel them before closing the window (for people used to most |
188 | desktop GUI's the "Ok" and "x" behave like the "Ok" and "Cancel" buttons | 176 | desktop GUI's the "Ok" and "x" behave like the "Ok" and "Cancel" buttons |
189 | |||
190 | |||
191 | you would normally see in the bottom right of the dialog window). | 177 | you would normally see in the bottom right of the dialog window). |
192 | </para> | 178 | </para> |
193 | <para> | 179 | <para> |
194 | For applications that have an "Ok" button as well as the "x" button that all | 180 | For applications that have an "Ok" button as well as the "x" button that all |
195 | applications have, the "Ok" button will usually save the current file and then | 181 | applications have, the "Ok" button will usually save the current file and then |
196 | close the application, while the "x" button will close the application without | 182 | close the application, while the "x" button will close the application without |
197 | saving. | 183 | saving. |
198 | </para> | 184 | </para> |
199 | </section> | 185 | </section> |
200 | </chapter> | 186 | </chapter> |
201 | 187 | ||
202 | <chapter><title>Upgrading</title> | 188 | <chapter><title>Upgrading</title> |
203 | <para> | 189 | <para> |
204 | First, you should shutdown Opie from the "Shutdown" app in the Settings tab. | 190 | First, you should shutdown Opie from the "Shutdown" app in the Settings tab. |
205 | Normally, simply running | 191 | Normally, simply running |
206 | <informalexample> | 192 | <informalexample> |
207 | <literallayout> | 193 | <literallayout> |
208 | ipkg update && ipkg upgrade | 194 | ipkg update && ipkg upgrade |
209 | </literallayout> | 195 | </literallayout> |
210 | </informalexample> | 196 | </informalexample> |
211 | will upgrade Opie. However, if you currently have a version with the 1.5.0 | 197 | will upgrade Opie. However, if you currently have a version with the 1.5.0 |
212 | version number, you will have to upgrade it differently, because Opie now uses a | 198 | version number, you will have to upgrade it differently, because Opie now uses a |
213 | |||
214 | |||
215 | different version number (the 1.5.0 was Qtopia's version number, we now use our | 199 | different version number (the 1.5.0 was Qtopia's version number, we now use our |
216 | own). To upgrade from one of these older versions, run: | 200 | own). To upgrade from one of these older versions, run: |
217 | <informalexample> | 201 | <informalexample> |
218 | <literallayout> | 202 | <literallayout> |
219 | ipkg update | 203 | ipkg update |
220 | ipkg install opie-update | 204 | ipkg install opie-update |
221 | </literallayout> | 205 | </literallayout> |
222 | </informalexample> | 206 | </informalexample> |
223 | Opie should then be upgraded. | 207 | Opie should then be upgraded. |
224 | </para> | 208 | </para> |
225 | </chapter> | 209 | </chapter> |
226 | </part> | 210 | </part> |
227 | 211 | ||
228 | <part><title>Applications</title> | 212 | <part><title>Applications</title> |
229 | <chapter><title>Contacts</title> | 213 | <chapter><title>Contacts</title> |
230 | <para> | 214 | <para> |
231 | Contacts is a way to keep track of all the people you know, and how to contact | 215 | Contacts is a way to keep track of all the people you know, and how to contact |
232 | them. as well as other information, such as their birthday, the company they | 216 | them. as well as other information, such as their birthday, the company they |
233 | work for, etc. | 217 | work for, etc. |
234 | <para> | 218 | <para> |
235 | 219 | ||
236 | <section><title>Adding Contacts</title> | 220 | <section><title>Adding Contacts</title> |
237 | <para> | 221 | <para> |
238 | To Add a user, go to <GUImenu>Contact</GUImenu><GUIMenuItem>Add</GUIMenuItem>, | 222 | To Add a user, go to |
223 | <GUImenu>Contact</GUImenu>&arrow;<GUIMenuItem>Add</GUIMenuItem>, | ||
239 | or click the add icon in the toolbar (looks like a blank piece of paper). | 224 | or click the add icon in the toolbar (looks like a blank piece of paper). |
240 | First, you need to give the person a name. You can do this by either entering | 225 | First, you need to give the person a name. You can do this by either entering |
241 | their name in the name field, or by pressing "Full Name...", which will open | 226 | their name in the name field, or by pressing "Full Name...", which will open |
242 | up a new dialog that lets you enter each part of their name individually. Three | 227 | up a new dialog that lets you enter each part of their name individually. Three |
243 | of the entry fields have pulldown menus instead of labels that let you set which | 228 | of the entry fields have pulldown menus instead of labels that let you set which |
244 | parameter these input fields control. The File As field lets you control how | 229 | parameter these input fields control. The File As field lets you control how |
245 | their name is displayed in the main view, use the pulldown arrow to select from | 230 | their name is displayed in the main view, use the pulldown arrow to select from |
246 | some common ways of ordering their first and last names, or type in a custom | 231 | some common ways of ordering their first and last names, or type in a custom |
247 | one. You can also select a category for the user to be filed under, and clicking | 232 | one. You can also select a category for the user to be filed under, and clicking |
248 | the button labeled "..." lets you edit the available catagories (these are | 233 | the button labeled "..." lets you edit the available catagories (these are |
249 | convinient for displaying just the contacts you want when you have a lot of | 234 | convinient for displaying just the contacts you want when you have a lot of |
250 | them). | 235 | them). |
251 | </para> | 236 | </para> |
252 | <para> | 237 | <para> |
253 | The address tab lets you edit the contact's buisness and home addresses (select | 238 | The address tab lets you edit the contact's buisness and home addresses (select |
254 | which one you want to change from the pulldown menu at the top). The bottom | 239 | which one you want to change from the pulldown menu at the top). The bottom |
255 | field behaves just like the three custom fields in the "General" tab (and if | 240 | field behaves just like the three custom fields in the "General" tab (and if |
256 | you select the same thing from the pulldown list, it will modify the same | 241 | you select the same thing from the pulldown list, it will modify the same |
257 | parameter). | 242 | parameter). |
258 | </para> | 243 | </para> |
259 | <para> | 244 | <para> |
260 | The Details tab is used for miscelaneous things like the person's position, the | 245 | The Details tab is used for miscelaneous things like the person's position, the |
261 | name of their spouse, etc. | 246 | name of their spouse, etc. |
262 | </para> | 247 | </para> |
263 | <para> | 248 | <para> |
264 | When you are done, click "Ok" in the top right of the screen (you can always | 249 | When you are done, click "Ok" in the top right of the screen (you can always |
265 | edit their profile later), click the "x" to cancel, and not add the contact. | 250 | edit their profile later), click the "x" to cancel, and not add the contact. |
266 | </para> | 251 | </para> |
267 | </section> | 252 | </section> |
268 | <section><title>Editing Contacts</title> | 253 | <section><title>Editing Contacts</title> |
269 | <para> | 254 | <para> |
270 | To edit the contacts, select the person you want to edit, anc click the pencil | 255 | To edit the contacts, select the person you want to edit, anc click the pencil |
271 | icon, or go to <GUIMenu>Contact</GUIMenu><GUIMenuItem>Edit</GUIMenuItem>, and it | 256 | icon, or go to <GUIMenu>Contact</GUIMenu>&arrow;<GUIMenuItem>Edit</GUIMenuItem>, |
272 | will open up the same dialog used to add a user, except their information that | 257 | and it will open up the same dialog used to add a user, except their information |
273 | is already entered will already be filled in. To finalise the changes, click | 258 | that is already entered will already be filled in. To finalise the changes, |
274 | "Ok", or to cancel them, click "x". | 259 | click "Ok", or to cancel them, click "x". |
275 | </para> | 260 | </para> |
276 | </section> | 261 | </section> |
277 | 262 | ||
278 | <section><title>Deleting Contacts</title> | 263 | <section><title>Deleting Contacts</title> |
279 | <para> | 264 | <para> |
280 | To delete a contact, select the person from the list of contacts, and click the | 265 | To delete a contact, select the person from the list of contacts, and click the |
281 | trash can icon, or go to Contact \begin{math}\rightarrow\end{math}Delete. A | 266 | trash can icon, or go to <GUIMenu>Contact</GUIMenu> |
282 | dialog will pop up asking if you want to actually delete that contact, click yes | 267 | &arrow;<GUIMenuItem>Delete</GUIMenuItem>. A dialog will pop up asking if you |
283 | 268 | want to actually delete that contact, click yes to delete it, no will cancel. | |
284 | |||
285 | to delete it, no will cancel. | ||
286 | </para> | 269 | </para> |
287 | </section> | 270 | </section> |
288 | 271 | ||
289 | <section><title>Editing Contacts</title> | 272 | <section><title>Editing Contacts</title> |
290 | <para> | 273 | <para> |
291 | To find a specific person, click the find icon (green magnifying glass), or go | 274 | To find a specific person, click the find icon (green magnifying glass), or go |
292 | to <GUIMenu>Contact</GUIMenu><GUIMenuItem>Find</GUIMenuItem>. A dialog will pop | 275 | to <GUIMenu>Contact</GUIMenu>&arrow;<GUIMenuItem>Find</GUIMenuItem>. A dialog |
293 | up, and in the "Find what" input, enter the string you want to search for. You | 276 | will pop up, and in the "Find what" input, enter the string you want to search |
294 | can also select if you want the search to be case sensative, and if you want it | 277 | for. You can also select if you want the search to be case sensative, and if you |
295 | to search backwards from the currently selected user. The Category drop down | 278 | want it to search backwards from the currently selected user. The Category drop |
296 | menu lets you search only a specific category ("All" to search all of them). | 279 | down menu lets you search only a specific category ("All" to search all of |
297 | When you click "Find", it will start search for the string in all the fields | 280 | them). When you click "Find", it will start search for the string in all the |
298 | in all the contacts. When it finds a match, it will highlight the user in the | 281 | fields in all the contacts. When it finds a match, it will highlight the user in |
299 | main view. You can use this to search for (as an example) who a certain phone | 282 | the main view. You can use this to search for (as an example) who a certain |
300 | number belongs to, by entering the phone number in the "find what" field, and | 283 | phone number belongs to, by entering the phone number in the "find what" field, |
301 | clicking "Find". | 284 | and clicking "Find". |
302 | </para> | 285 | </para> |
303 | </section> | 286 | </section> |
304 | 287 | ||
305 | <section><title>Viewing Contacts</title> | 288 | <section><title>Viewing Contacts</title> |
306 | <para> | 289 | <para> |
307 | To view only the contacts in a certain category, go to the View menu, and check | 290 | To view only the contacts in a certain category, go to the View menu, and check |
308 | the categories you want to view. | 291 | the categories you want to view. |
309 | </para> | 292 | </para> |
310 | <para> | 293 | <para> |
311 | The list of letters on the bottom of the window lets you look at only the | 294 | The list of letters on the bottom of the window lets you look at only the |
312 | contacts who's names begin with that letter. These work much like entering text | 295 | contacts who's names begin with that letter. These work much like entering text |
313 | on a mobile phone. For example, to view all the contacts whos name starts with | 296 | on a mobile phone. For example, to view all the contacts whos name starts with |
314 | "B", press the "ABC" group twice (since "B" is the second letter in that | 297 | "B", press the "ABC" group twice (since "B" is the second letter in that |
315 | group). To go back to displaying all of the letters, click it two more times | 298 | group). To go back to displaying all of the letters, click it two more times |
316 | (pressing it four times brings you back to all the letters, so you pressed it 2 | 299 | (pressing it four times brings you back to all the letters, so you pressed it 2 |
317 | times to get to "B" and 2 more times to get back to all letters. 2+2=4). | 300 | times to get to "B" and 2 more times to get back to all letters. 2+2=4). |
318 | </para> | 301 | </para> |
319 | </section> | 302 | </section> |
320 | 303 | ||
321 | <section><title>Personal Details</title> | 304 | <section><title>Personal Details</title> |
322 | <para> | 305 | <para> |
323 | Change your personal details by going to <GUIMenu>Contact </GUIMenu> | 306 | Change your personal details by going to <GUIMenu>Contact </GUIMenu> |
324 | <GUIMenuItem>My Personal Details</GUIMenuItem>. This is used in today to | 307 | <GUIMenuItem>My Personal Details</GUIMenuItem>. This is used in today to |
325 | display who the device belongs to, as well as other apps. | 308 | display who the device belongs to, as well as other apps. |
326 | </para> | 309 | </para> |
327 | </section> | 310 | </section> |
328 | </chapter> | 311 | </chapter> |
329 | 312 | ||
330 | <chapter><title>Calendar</title> | 313 | <chapter><title>Calendar</title> |
331 | <para> | 314 | <para> |
332 | The Calendar is a way to keep track of all your appointments, birthdays, | 315 | The Calendar is a way to keep track of all your appointments, birthdays, |
333 | meetings, or any other event that you would put in a calendar. | 316 | meetings, or any other event that you would put in a calendar. |
334 | </para> | 317 | </para> |
335 | 318 | ||
336 | <section><title>Navigation</title> | 319 | <section><title>Navigation</title> |
337 | <para> | 320 | <para> |
338 | Navigation in the Calendar is simple. Along the top are five different buttons | 321 | Navigation in the Calendar is simple. Along the top are five different buttons |
339 | that allow you to set the type of view, which correspond to the five items in | 322 | that allow you to set the type of view, which correspond to the five items in |
340 | the "View" menu. Each one (except for "Today") changes the amount of time | 323 | the "View" menu. Each one (except for "Today") changes the amount of time |
341 | shown on the screen. "Day" shows one day, "Week" one week, etc. Today is the | 324 | shown on the screen. "Day" shows one day, "Week" one week, etc. Today is the |
342 | same as Day, except that it automatically sets the view to the current day. | 325 | same as Day, except that it automatically sets the view to the current day. |
343 | </para> | 326 | </para> |
344 | <section><title>The Day view</title> | 327 | <section><title>The Day view</title> |
345 | <para> | 328 | <para> |
346 | The day view shows your day divided up into blocks representing each hour. At | 329 | The day view shows your day divided up into blocks representing each hour. At |
347 | the top is the navigation bar, wher you will see a row of buttons, which | 330 | the top is the navigation bar, wher you will see a row of buttons, which |
348 | represent the days of the current week, and on the left and right sides of the | 331 | represent the days of the current week, and on the left and right sides of the |
349 | navigation bar are arrows, which allow you to move one day in that direction. If | 332 | navigation bar are arrows, which allow you to move one day in that direction. If |
350 | |||
351 | |||
352 | you are on the last day of the week, pressing the arrow will bring you into the | 333 | you are on the last day of the week, pressing the arrow will bring you into the |
353 | first day of the next week (or vice-versa if you are going backwards). There is | 334 | first day of the next week (or vice-versa if you are going backwards). There is |
354 | also a button that lists the current day, which you can press to select a day to | 335 | also a button that lists the current day, which you can press to select a day to |
355 | view from a calendar dialog. | 336 | view from a calendar dialog. |
356 | </para> | 337 | </para> |
357 | <para> | 338 | <para> |
358 | In the main view, there is a collumn of buttons, each of which represents one | 339 | In the main view, there is a collumn of buttons, each of which represents one |
359 | hour. If you select one, any new appointments will automatically default to | 340 | hour. If you select one, any new appointments will automatically default to |
360 | begining at that time and ending an hour later (which you can, of course, change | 341 | begining at that time and ending an hour later (which you can, of course, change |
361 | |||
362 | |||
363 | when you create the appointment). | 342 | when you create the appointment). |
364 | </para> | 343 | </para> |
365 | <para> | 344 | <para> |
366 | Clicking on an appointment will open a menu that lets you edit, delete or beam | 345 | Clicking on an appointment will open a menu that lets you edit, delete or beam |
367 | the appointment. Beam will beam the appointment to any device supporting the | 346 | the appointment. Beam will beam the appointment to any device supporting the |
368 | Obex protocol (PalmOS based devices, cellphones, etc). libopieobex must be | 347 | Obex protocol (PalmOS based devices, cellphones, etc). libopieobex must be |
369 | installed to use this feature. | 348 | installed to use this feature. |
370 | </para> | 349 | </para> |
371 | </section> | 350 | </section> |
372 | 351 | ||
373 | <section><title>The Week View</title> | 352 | <section><title>The Week View</title> |
374 | <para> | 353 | <para> |
375 | The week view allows you to see your week divided up into columns, representing | 354 | The week view allows you to see your week divided up into columns, representing |
376 | each day of the week, and rows, representing each hour of the day. In the | 355 | each day of the week, and rows, representing each hour of the day. In the |
377 | navigation bar at the top, there are two scroll boxes, the one on the left shows | 356 | navigation bar at the top, there are two scroll boxes, the one on the left shows |
378 | |||
379 | |||
380 | the current year, and the one to the right shows which week it is of that year. | 357 | the current year, and the one to the right shows which week it is of that year. |
381 | To the right of both of those is a label which shows the date range for the | 358 | To the right of both of those is a label which shows the date range for the |
382 | currently selected week. | 359 | currently selected week. |
383 | </para> | 360 | </para> |
384 | <para> | 361 | <para> |
385 | In the main view, you see the week divided up into rows and collumns | 362 | In the main view, you see the week divided up into rows and collumns |
386 | representing the days of the week, and hours of the day. In each cell, you will | 363 | representing the days of the week, and hours of the day. In each cell, you will |
387 | see a blue square which represents an appointment, which you can press to see | 364 | see a blue square which represents an appointment, which you can press to see |
388 | details of the appointment. If you press anywhere in the free space, you will go | 365 | details of the appointment. If you press anywhere in the free space, you will go |
389 | |||
390 | |||
391 | to the day of the column that you clicked in. | 366 | to the day of the column that you clicked in. |
392 | </para> | 367 | </para> |
393 | </section> | 368 | </section> |
394 | 369 | ||
395 | <section><title>The Week List View</title> | 370 | <section><title>The Week List View</title> |
396 | <para> | 371 | <para> |
397 | The week list view shows you all the appointments that you have that week | 372 | The week list view shows you all the appointments that you have that week |
398 | without graphically representing how long they are or showing the free time | 373 | without graphically representing how long they are or showing the free time |
399 | between them. This is convinient if you need to see a list of all your | 374 | between them. This is convinient if you need to see a list of all your |
400 | appointments, but do not need to see how your time is mapped out. The navigation | 375 | appointments, but do not need to see how your time is mapped out. The navigation |
401 | |||
402 | |||
403 | bar has an arrow button on either side, allowing you to move to the next or | 376 | bar has an arrow button on either side, allowing you to move to the next or |
404 | previous week, as well as a button which gives the current week number for that | 377 | previous week, as well as a button which gives the current week number for that |
405 | year. Pressing the week number button will bring up a calendar dialog, which | 378 | year. Pressing the week number button will bring up a calendar dialog, which |
406 | allows you to select the week you are viewing. Selecting a day from the calendar | 379 | allows you to select the week you are viewing. Selecting a day from the calendar |
407 | |||
408 | |||
409 | will bring you to the week that day is in. To the right of that is a button with | 380 | will bring you to the week that day is in. To the right of that is a button with |
410 | a "2" in it. When this is depressed, the main view will show two weeks at a | 381 | a "2" in it. When this is depressed, the main view will show two weeks at a |
411 | time, instead of one. The last item is a label which shows the range of dates | 382 | time, instead of one. The last item is a label which shows the range of dates |
412 | for the currently selected week. | 383 | for the currently selected week. |
413 | </para> | 384 | </para> |
414 | <para> | 385 | <para> |
415 | The main view is comprised of several rows, each of which represents a day of | 386 | The main view is comprised of several rows, each of which represents a day of |
416 | the week. If you have an appointment on that day, the date will be red, | 387 | the week. If you have an appointment on that day, the date will be red, |
417 | otherwise it will be black (the current day is blue). Clicking on the date | 388 | otherwise it will be black (the current day is blue). Clicking on the date |
418 | itself will bring you to the day view for that day. Under each day is a list of | 389 | itself will bring you to the day view for that day. Under each day is a list of |
419 | all the appointments for that day, as well as their start times. If you click on | 390 | all the appointments for that day, as well as their start times. If you click on |
420 | |||
421 | |||
422 | an appointment, you will go to an edit dialog for that appointment, which lets | 391 | an appointment, you will go to an edit dialog for that appointment, which lets |
423 | you view its details. Next to each day heading is a "+" sign, clicking it will | 392 | you view its details. Next to each day heading is a "+" sign, clicking it will |
424 | |||
425 | |||
426 | create a new appointment for that day. | 393 | create a new appointment for that day. |
427 | </para> | 394 | </para> |
428 | </section> | 395 | </section> |
429 | 396 | ||
430 | <section><title>The Month View</title> | 397 | <section><title>The Month View</title> |
431 | <para> | 398 | <para> |
432 | The month view looks like a normal monthly calendar, allowing you to see on what | 399 | The month view looks like a normal monthly calendar, allowing you to see on what |
433 | |||
434 | |||
435 | days of the month you have appointments. In the navigation bar, there are two | 400 | days of the month you have appointments. In the navigation bar, there are two |
436 | pairs of arrows. The pair with an arrow and a vertical line will take you to the | 401 | pairs of arrows. The pair with an arrow and a vertical line will take you to the |
437 | |||
438 | |||
439 | first or last month of the currently selected year, while the normal arrow | 402 | first or last month of the currently selected year, while the normal arrow |
440 | buttons will take you to the next or previous month. There is a dropdown menu | 403 | buttons will take you to the next or previous month. There is a dropdown menu |
441 | which allows you to select the month, and a entry field which allows you to | 404 | which allows you to select the month, and a entry field which allows you to |
442 | select the year (press the up or down arrows, or enter in your own year). | 405 | select the year (press the up or down arrows, or enter in your own year). |
443 | </para> | 406 | </para> |
444 | <para> | 407 | <para> |
445 | The main view is divided up into a grid, where the columns are the days of the | 408 | The main view is divided up into a grid, where the columns are the days of the |
446 | week, and the rows are the weeks (just like an ordinary calendar). The currently | 409 | week, and the rows are the weeks (just like an ordinary calendar). The currently |
447 | |||
448 | |||
449 | selected day has a bold box drawn around it, and if the day has an appointment, | 410 | selected day has a bold box drawn around it, and if the day has an appointment, |
450 | there will be a small blue square in the bottom right corner of it (that square | 411 | there will be a small blue square in the bottom right corner of it (that square |
451 | will have a smaller white square if it is a recurring appointment). If the | 412 | will have a smaller white square if it is a recurring appointment). If the |
452 | appointment is an all day event, it will be drawn as a green dot instead. When | 413 | appointment is an all day event, it will be drawn as a green dot instead. When |
453 | you click on the sqaure of a day, you will be taken to the day view for that | 414 | you click on the sqaure of a day, you will be taken to the day view for that |
454 | day. | 415 | day. |
455 | </para> | 416 | </para> |
456 | </section> | 417 | </section> |
457 | </section> | 418 | </section> |
458 | 419 | ||
459 | <section><title>Adding Appointments</title> | 420 | <section><title>Adding Appointments</title> |
460 | <para> | 421 | <para> |
461 | To add an appointment, click on the add appointment button in the toolbar at the | 422 | To add an appointment, click on the add appointment button in the toolbar at the |
462 | |||
463 | |||
464 | top of the window (an image of a blank page), and a dialog will open up, | 423 | top of the window (an image of a blank page), and a dialog will open up, |
465 | allowing you to enter information about the appointment (depending on the | 424 | allowing you to enter information about the appointment (depending on the |
466 | current view, and what you may have selected, there may be certain default | 425 | current view, and what you may have selected, there may be certain default |
467 | settings). | 426 | settings). |
468 | </para> | 427 | </para> |
469 | <para> | 428 | <para> |
470 | At the top of the window is the description field, where you can enter in a | 429 | At the top of the window is the description field, where you can enter in a |
471 | short description of the appointment, or select a common one from the dropdown | 430 | short description of the appointment, or select a common one from the dropdown |
472 | list. The location field allows you to do the same. The category dropdown allows | 431 | list. The location field allows you to do the same. The category dropdown allows |
473 | |||
474 | |||
475 | you to assign the appointment to a category, which you can use later to view | 432 | you to assign the appointment to a category, which you can use later to view |
476 | only some of your appointments. The button labeled "..." to the right of that | 433 | only some of your appointments. The button labeled "..." to the right of that |
477 | will open up a dialog where you can add, delete, or edit certain categories. | 434 | will open up a dialog where you can add, delete, or edit certain categories. |
478 | </para> | 435 | </para> |
479 | <para> | 436 | <para> |
480 | To enter a start and end time, select the date for each from the dropdown menu, | 437 | To enter a start and end time, select the date for each from the dropdown menu, |
481 | and then you can either manually enter a time, or you can use the three rows of | 438 | and then you can either manually enter a time, or you can use the three rows of |
482 | numbers to more quickly enter it in. To use the fast input method, first click | 439 | numbers to more quickly enter it in. To use the fast input method, first click |
483 | in the text entry field of the time you want to edit, then you need to select | 440 | in the text entry field of the time you want to edit, then you need to select |
484 | the hour. The first two rows are the hours, click whichever one you want. The | 441 | the hour. The first two rows are the hours, click whichever one you want. The |
485 | third row of numbers are the minutes, in units of five. When you select the | 442 | third row of numbers are the minutes, in units of five. When you select the |
486 | minutes field for the start time, it will automatically set the minutes field | 443 | minutes field for the start time, it will automatically set the minutes field |
487 | for the end time to the same thing, but you can change this by selecting the end | 444 | for the end time to the same thing, but you can change this by selecting the end |
488 | |||
489 | |||
490 | field and giving it its own minutes field. Because of this, it is fastest to set | 445 | field and giving it its own minutes field. Because of this, it is fastest to set |
491 | the start time first and then the end time. There is also an "all day" | 446 | the start time first and then the end time. There is also an "all day" |
492 | checkbox, which will make the appointment take up the entire day. | 447 | checkbox, which will make the appointment take up the entire day. |
493 | </para> | 448 | </para> |
494 | <para> | 449 | <para> |
495 | Underneath this you can set the timezone of the appointment from the dropdown | 450 | Underneath this you can set the timezone of the appointment from the dropdown |
496 | list. To change the available timezones, click the world icon, and it will open | 451 | list. To change the available timezones, click the world icon, and it will open |
497 | the City Time application. Refer to its documentation for changing the | 452 | the City Time application. Refer to its documentation for changing the |
498 | timezones. If you want to have an alarm go off, check the "alarm" checkbox, | 453 | timezones. If you want to have an alarm go off, check the "alarm" checkbox, |
499 | and then set the number of minutes before the appointment that you want the | 454 | and then set the number of minutes before the appointment that you want the |
500 | alarm to sound. If you set the dropdown list next to that to "silent" you will | 455 | alarm to sound. If you set the dropdown list next to that to "silent" you will |
501 | |||
502 | |||
503 | only be given a visual alarm, wheras if you set the alarm to "Loud", there | 456 | only be given a visual alarm, wheras if you set the alarm to "Loud", there |
504 | will be an alarm sound as well. Note: opie-alarm must be installed for alarms to | 457 | will be an alarm sound as well. Note: opie-alarm must be installed for alarms to |
505 | |||
506 | |||
507 | work. | 458 | work. |
508 | </para> | 459 | </para> |
509 | <para> | 460 | <para> |
510 | To set whether the appointment repeats, click the "Repeat" button and a new | 461 | To set whether the appointment repeats, click the "Repeat" button and a new |
511 | dialog will open up. At the top is a row of buttons, which lets you set how | 462 | dialog will open up. At the top is a row of buttons, which lets you set how |
512 | often the appointment repeats. Selecting one of these buttons will change the | 463 | often the appointment repeats. Selecting one of these buttons will change the |
513 | interface below, to represent the available options for that type of repetition | 464 | interface below, to represent the available options for that type of repetition |
514 | (selecting "None" will turn off repetition if you turned it on and no longer | 465 | (selecting "None" will turn off repetition if you turned it on and no longer |
515 | want it). When you are done, click "ok" in the upper right to select that type | 466 | want it). When you are done, click "ok" in the upper right to select that type |
516 | |||
517 | |||
518 | of repetition, or "x" to set it back to what it was (none if it is a new | 467 | of repetition, or "x" to set it back to what it was (none if it is a new |
519 | appointment). | 468 | appointment). |
520 | </para> | 469 | </para> |
521 | <para> | 470 | <para> |
522 | Finally, you can add notes to the appointment by clicking the "Notes..." | 471 | Finally, you can add notes to the appointment by clicking the "Notes..." |
523 | button which will open a dialog with a text entry field for adding notes. Press | 472 | button which will open a dialog with a text entry field for adding notes. Press |
524 | "ok" to accept the changes to the notes, "x" to cancel. | 473 | "ok" to accept the changes to the notes, "x" to cancel. |
525 | </para> | 474 | </para> |
526 | <para> | 475 | <para> |
527 | When you are done setting up the appointment, click "ok" in the top right of | 476 | When you are done setting up the appointment, click "ok" in the top right of |
528 | the window, or "x" to cancel adding the appointment. | 477 | the window, or "x" to cancel adding the appointment. |
529 | </para> | 478 | </para> |
530 | </section> | 479 | </section> |
531 | <section><title>Editing Appointments</title> | 480 | <section><title>Editing Appointments</title> |
532 | <para> | 481 | <para> |
533 | How you start editing an appointment varies depending on what view you are in, | 482 | How you start editing an appointment varies depending on what view you are in, |
534 | but they will all open the same dialog. The dialog is the same as the Add | 483 | but they will all open the same dialog. The dialog is the same as the Add |
535 | Appointment dialog, except that the fields will already be filled in with the | 484 | Appointment dialog, except that the fields will already be filled in with the |
536 | information that the appointment contains. Clicking "ok" will keep your | 485 | information that the appointment contains. Clicking "ok" will keep your |
537 | changes, "x" will revert them to what they were before you edited them. | 486 | changes, "x" will revert them to what they were before you edited them. |
538 | </para> | 487 | </para> |
539 | </section> | 488 | </section> |
540 | 489 | ||
541 | <section><title>Finding Appointments</title> | 490 | <section><title>Finding Appointments</title> |
542 | <para> | 491 | <para> |
543 | To find a specific appointment, click the find button in the toolbar (small | 492 | To find a specific appointment, click the find button in the toolbar (small |
544 | green magnifying glass) and it will open a find dialog. Here you can enter the | 493 | green magnifying glass) and it will open a find dialog. Here you can enter the |
545 | text you want to search for, as well as the category you want to search for, as | 494 | text you want to search for, as well as the category you want to search for, as |
546 | well as the start date, and whether you want the search to be case sensitive. | 495 | well as the start date, and whether you want the search to be case sensitive. |
547 | Click "Find" to find the next appointment that matches your criteria. | 496 | Click "Find" to find the next appointment that matches your criteria. |
548 | </para> | 497 | </para> |
549 | </section> | 498 | </section> |
550 | </chapter> | 499 | </chapter> |
551 | 500 | ||
552 | <chapter><title>Todo</title> | 501 | <chapter><title>Todo</title> |
553 | <para> | 502 | <para> |
554 | Todo is designed for storing information about things you need to do, but which | 503 | Todo is designed for storing information about things you need to do, but which |
555 | arent going to happen at a specific time, like "change the oil" or "mow the | 504 | arent going to happen at a specific time, like "change the oil" or "mow the |
556 | lawn". You can also give todo items a deadline, if they have to be completed by | 505 | lawn". You can also give todo items a deadline, if they have to be completed by |
557 | a certain time. | 506 | a certain time. |
558 | </para> | 507 | </para> |
559 | 508 | ||
560 | <section><title>Adding Tasks</title> | 509 | <section><title>Adding Tasks</title> |
561 | <para> | 510 | <para> |
562 | Go to Data \begin{math}\rightarrow\end{math}New Task, or click on the new task | 511 | Go to <GUIMenu>Data</GUIMenu>&arrow;<GUIMenuItem>New Task<GUIMenuItem>, or click |
563 | icon (blank page). The priority drop down menu lets you select the priority of | 512 | on the new task icon (blank page). The priority drop down menu lets you select |
564 | the task. The lower the number, the more important it is. The categories behave | 513 | the priority of the task. The lower the number, the more important it is. The |
565 | in much the same way that they do in Calendar, you can select the category from | 514 | categories behave in much the same way that they do in Calendar, you can select |
566 | the drop down menu, or you can click the "..." button to add, delete, or edit | 515 | the category from the drop down menu, or you can click the "..." button to add, |
567 | categories. To give the task a due date, check the "Due" checkbox, and then | 516 | delete, or edit categories. To give the task a due date, check the "Due" |
568 | click the button next to it (it should contain the current date). That will open | 517 | checkbox, and then click the button next to it (it should contain the current |
569 | a calendar from which you can select the due date. The "Completed" check box | 518 | date). That will open a calendar from which you can select the due date. The |
570 | is the same as the checkbox next to each item in the main view. The "Summary" | 519 | "Completed" check box is the same as the checkbox next to each item in the main |
571 | field is for a short summary that will be visible in the main view, as well as | 520 | view. The "Summary" field is for a short summary that will be visible in the |
572 | in the Today application. The down arrow next to it will copy the text in the | 521 | main view, as well as in the Today application. The down arrow next to it will |
573 | "Summary" field into the large text field below it, which is used for a more | 522 | copy the text in the "Summary" field into the large text field below it, which |
574 | detailed description of the task. Click "ok" in the upper right to add the | 523 | is used for a more detailed description of the task. Click "ok" in the upper |
575 | new task, or "x" to close the window without adding the new task. | 524 | right to add the new task, or "x" to close the window without adding the new |
525 | task. | ||
576 | </para> | 526 | </para> |
577 | </section> | 527 | </section> |
578 | <section><title>Editing Tasks</title> | 528 | <section><title>Editing Tasks</title> |
579 | <para> | 529 | <para> |
580 | To edit a task, you can select it, and then go to | 530 | To edit a task, you can select it, and then go to |
581 | <GUIMenu>Data</GUIMenu><GUIMenuItem>Edit | 531 | <GUIMenu>Data</GUIMenu>&arrow;<GUIMenuItem>Edit |
582 | Task</GUIMenuItem>, or click the edit task icon (an image of a pencil). The same | 532 | Task</GUIMenuItem>, or click the edit task icon (an image of a pencil). The same |
583 | dialog should apear as if you were adding a task, but the information for that | 533 | dialog should apear as if you were adding a task, but the information for that |
584 | task should already be filled in. You can change any of it you want to, and then | 534 | task should already be filled in. You can change any of it you want to, and then |
585 | click "ok" in the top right corner to save the changes, or "x" to go back to | 535 | click "ok" in the top right corner to save the changes, or "x" to go back to |
586 | the way it was. | 536 | the way it was. |
587 | </para> | 537 | </para> |
588 | </section> | 538 | </section> |
589 | 539 | ||
590 | <section><title>Deleting Tasks</title> | 540 | <section><title>Deleting Tasks</title> |
591 | <para> | 541 | <para> |
592 | To delete a task, first select it, and then either select | 542 | To delete a task, first select it, and then either select |
593 | <GUIMenu>Data</GUIMenu> | 543 | <GUIMenu>Data</GUIMenu>&arrow; |
594 | <GUIMenuItem>Delete...</GUIMenuItem> or press the Delete icon (an image of | 544 | <GUIMenuItem>Delete...</GUIMenuItem> or press the Delete icon (an image of |
595 | a trash can). A dialog should pop up, asking if you want to delete the task, | 545 | a trash can). A dialog should pop up, asking if you want to delete the task, |
596 | click yes to delete it, or no to cancel. | 546 | click yes to delete it, or no to cancel. |
597 | </para> | 547 | </para> |
598 | </section> | 548 | </section> |
599 | <section><title>Finding Tasks</title> | 549 | <section><title>Finding Tasks</title> |
600 | <para> | 550 | <para> |
601 | To find a task, either go to | 551 | To find a task, either go to |
602 | <GUIMenu>Options</GUIMenu><GUIMenuItem>Find</GUIMenuItem> | 552 | <GUIMenu>Options</GUIMenu>&arrow;<GUIMenuItem>Find</GUIMenuItem> |
603 | , or | 553 | , or click the find icon (an image of a green magnifying glass), and a dialog |
604 | click the find icon (an image of a green magnifying glass), and a dialog should | 554 | should pop up. Enter the text you want to search for in the description, and |
605 | pop up. Enter the text you want to search for in the description, and select the | 555 | select the category that you want it to search through (this will speed the |
606 | category that you want it to search through (this will speed the search up, if | 556 | search up, if you know what category it is in). You can also select "case |
607 | you know what category it is in). You can also select "case sensative" which | 557 | sensative" which makes the search pay attention to the case of what you type (so |
608 | makes the search pay attention to the case of what you type (so if you look for | 558 | if you look for "mow lawn", it won't find a task called "Mow lawn"). "Search |
609 | "mow lawn", it won't find a task called "Mow lawn"). "Search Backwards" | 559 | Backwards" will search backwards from the currently selected task. Click "Find" |
610 | will search backwards from the currently selected task. Click "Find" to | 560 | to initiate the search, when it finds a task that matches the string, it will |
611 | initiate the search, when it finds a task that matches the string, it will | ||
612 | select it. If you click Find again, it will find the next one in the list (or | 561 | select it. If you click Find again, it will find the next one in the list (or |
613 | the previous one, if "Search backwards" is selected). | 562 | the previous one, if "Search backwards" is selected). |
614 | </para> | 563 | </para> |
615 | </section> | 564 | </section> |
616 | 565 | ||
617 | <section><title>Viewing Tasks</title> | 566 | <section><title>Viewing Tasks</title> |
618 | <para> | 567 | <para> |
619 | To only view tasks filled under certain categories, go to the Category menu, and | 568 | To only view tasks filled under certain categories, go to the Category menu, and |
620 | check the categories you want to view. Also, under the Options menu, you can | 569 | check the categories you want to view. Also, under the Options menu, you can |
621 | select whether or not you want completed tasks to be visible, and whether or not | 570 | select whether or not you want completed tasks to be visible, and whether or not |
622 | you want to see the deadline. | 571 | you want to see the deadline. |
623 | </para> | 572 | </para> |
624 | </section> | 573 | </section> |
625 | 574 | ||
626 | <section><title>Completing Tasks</title> | 575 | <section><title>Completing Tasks</title> |
627 | <para> | 576 | <para> |
628 | To mark a task as completed without deleting it, you can either check the | 577 | To mark a task as completed without deleting it, you can either check the |
629 | checkbox next to it in the main view, or edit it, and check the "completed" | 578 | checkbox next to it in the main view, or edit it, and check the "completed" |
630 | check box in the edit dialog. If <GUIMenu>Options</GUIMenu> | 579 | check box in the edit dialog. If <GUIMenu>Options</GUIMenu>&arrow; |
631 | <GUIMenuItem>Completed<GUIMenuItem> tasks is not checked, the task will | 580 | <GUIMenuItem>Completed<GUIMenuItem> tasks is not checked, the task will |
632 | disapear when you mark it completed. but do not worry, it is not gone forever, | 581 | disapear when you mark it completed. but do not worry, it is not gone forever, |
633 | just check Completed tasks in the options menu, and you can see and edit it | 582 | just check Completed tasks in the options menu, and you can see and edit it |
634 | again. | 583 | again. |
635 | </para> | 584 | </para> |
636 | </section> | 585 | </section> |
637 | </chapter> | 586 | </chapter> |
638 | 587 | ||
639 | <chapter><title>File Manager</title> | 588 | <chapter><title>File Manager</title> |
640 | <para> | 589 | <para> |
641 | The file manager allows easy access to your file system, letting you browse, | 590 | The file manager allows easy access to your file system, letting you browse, |
642 | copy, move, delete and link files. You can also use it to open the file in an | 591 | copy, move, delete and link files. You can also use it to open the file in an |
643 | application based upon the file type, or add the file to your "Documents" tab, | 592 | application based upon the file type, or add the file to your "Documents" tab, |
644 | as well as several other filesystem related things. | 593 | as well as several other filesystem related things. |
645 | <para> | 594 | <para> |
646 | 595 | ||
647 | <section><title>Navigating</title> | 596 | <section><title>Navigating</title> |
648 | <para> | 597 | <para> |
649 | To enter a directory, simply press its icon or name in the main view. There are | 598 | To enter a directory, simply press its icon or name in the main view. There are |
650 | also two buttons in the toolbar which help with navigation. The back arrow will | 599 | also two buttons in the toolbar which help with navigation. The back arrow will |
651 | take you back to the directory you were previously looking at, while the up | 600 | take you back to the directory you were previously looking at, while the up |
652 | arrow will take you up one level in the directory structure (so, if you are in | 601 | arrow will take you up one level in the directory structure (so, if you are in |
653 | /usr/bin, it will take you to /usr, regardless of where you were before). The | 602 | /usr/bin, it will take you to /usr, regardless of where you were before). The |
654 | "Dir" menu shows the current path, with each directory as a menu item. So, if | 603 | "Dir" menu shows the current path, with each directory as a menu item. So, if |
@@ -694,126 +643,127 @@ that is editable, enter the new name, and click another file to keep the new | |||
694 | name. | 643 | name. |
695 | </para> | 644 | </para> |
696 | </section> | 645 | </section> |
697 | 646 | ||
698 | <section><title>Creating Directories</title> | 647 | <section><title>Creating Directories</title> |
699 | <para> | 648 | <para> |
700 | To create a directory, first bring up the input method you want to use (if you | 649 | To create a directory, first bring up the input method you want to use (if you |
701 | are using one), and then click the new directory button (an image of a file | 650 | are using one), and then click the new directory button (an image of a file |
702 | folder with a "+" sign). A new folder will be created with the name "New | 651 | folder with a "+" sign). A new folder will be created with the name "New |
703 | Folder", and the folder name will be editable. Enter the name you want and then | 652 | Folder", and the folder name will be editable. Enter the name you want and then |
704 | click another file to create the folder. | 653 | click another file to create the folder. |
705 | </para> | 654 | </para> |
706 | </section> | 655 | </section> |
707 | 656 | ||
708 | <section><title>Viewing Files</title> | 657 | <section><title>Viewing Files</title> |
709 | <para> | 658 | <para> |
710 | To view a file, press and hold on a file, and the menu that comes up will | 659 | To view a file, press and hold on a file, and the menu that comes up will |
711 | contain two entries for vieing the file, the first depends on the filetype, but | 660 | contain two entries for vieing the file, the first depends on the filetype, but |
712 | usually lets you open the file in a specific program. The second is "view as | 661 | usually lets you open the file in a specific program. The second is "view as |
713 | text" which will open the file up in TextEdit (regardless of whether or not it | 662 | text" which will open the file up in TextEdit (regardless of whether or not it |
714 | is actually a text file). | 663 | is actually a text file). |
715 | </para> | 664 | </para> |
716 | </section> | 665 | </section> |
717 | 666 | ||
718 | <section><title>Adding to "Documents"</title> | 667 | <section id="adddoc"><title>Adding to "Documents"</title> |
719 | <para> | 668 | <para> |
720 | To add a file to your "Documents", press and hold the file, and select "Add | 669 | To add a file to your "Documents", press and hold the file, and select "Add |
721 | to documents" from the menu. This will add the file to the documents tab, which | 670 | to documents" from the menu. This will add the file to the documents tab, which |
722 | you can use to quickly open the file (simply click on the icon for the file in | 671 | you can use to quickly open the file (simply click on the icon for the file in |
723 | the Documents tab). Some programs also use the Documents list to aid in quickly | 672 | the Documents tab). Some programs also use the Documents list to aid in quickly |
724 | opening files. | 673 | opening files. |
725 | </para> | 674 | </para> |
726 | </section> | 675 | </section> |
727 | 676 | ||
728 | <section><title>Sorting Files</title> | 677 | <section><title>Sorting Files</title> |
729 | <para> | 678 | <para> |
730 | To sort the files, use the "Sort" menu to select wich field you want to sort | 679 | To sort the files, use the "Sort" menu to select wich field you want to sort |
731 | the files by ("by Name", for instance, will sort the file alphabetically by | 680 | the files by ("by Name", for instance, will sort the file alphabetically by |
732 | name). If "Ascending" is checked, the files will be sorted in ascending order, | 681 | name). If "Ascending" is checked, the files will be sorted in ascending order, |
733 | if it is not, they will be sorted in descending order. You can also press the | 682 | if it is not, they will be sorted in descending order. You can also press the |
734 | name of the column in the main view to sort by that field. | 683 | name of the column in the main view to sort by that field. |
735 | </para> | 684 | </para> |
736 | </section> | 685 | </section> |
737 | 686 | ||
738 | <section><title>Viewing Options</title> | 687 | <section><title>Viewing Options</title> |
739 | <para> | 688 | <para> |
740 | The "View" menu lets you choose which files to view. If "Hidden" is checked, | 689 | The "View" menu lets you choose which files to view. If "Hidden" is checked, |
741 | hidden files will be visible (in Linux, hidden files start with a "."). If | 690 | hidden files will be visible (in Linux, hidden files start with a "."). If |
742 | "Symlinks" is checked, symbolic links (files or directories which are merely | 691 | "Symlinks" is checked, symbolic links (files or directories which are merely |
743 | links to other files or directories) will be visible. | 692 | links to other files or directories) will be visible. |
744 | </para> | 693 | </para> |
745 | </section> | 694 | </section> |
746 | </chapter> | 695 | </chapter> |
747 | 696 | ||
748 | <chapter><title>Embedded Konsole</title> | 697 | <chapter><title>Embedded Konsole</title> |
749 | <para> | 698 | <para> |
750 | EmbeddedKonsole is Opie's terminal emulator. From here you can do pretty much | 699 | EmbeddedKonsole is Opie's terminal emulator. From here you can do pretty much |
751 | anything (since Linux is actually a command line based OS by itself). I will | 700 | anything (since Linux is actually a command line based OS by itself). I will |
752 | not go into much detail on using the linux command line, as that is covered in | 701 | not go into much detail on using the linux command line, as that is covered in |
753 | many other places (http://www.tldp.org is a good place to start, or read | 702 | many other places (http://www.tldp.org is a good place to start, or read |
754 | O'Reilly's \underline{Running Linux} for a comprehensive look at Linux for the | 703 | O'Reilly's <citation>Running Linux</citation> for a comprehensive look at Linux |
755 | beginner). I will, however, give a quick overview of using a Linux shell. | 704 | for the beginner). I will, however, give a quick overview of using a Linux |
705 | shell. | ||
756 | </para> | 706 | </para> |
757 | 707 | ||
758 | <section><title>Using Embedded Konsole</title> | 708 | <section><title>Using Embedded Konsole</title> |
759 | <para> | 709 | <para> |
760 | Along the top of the window is a row of menus and icons. The "Font" menu lets | 710 | Along the top of the window is a row of menus and icons. The "Font" menu lets |
761 | you select the font size that you want the console to use, while the Options | 711 | you select the font size that you want the console to use, while the Options |
762 | menu lets you select various options. Below this row of menus and icons is a | 712 | menu lets you select various options. Below this row of menus and icons is a |
763 | pulldown list with various common commands in it. | 713 | pulldown list with various common commands in it. |
764 | </para> | 714 | </para> |
765 | 715 | ||
766 | <section><title>Options Menu</title> | 716 | <section><title>Options Menu</title> |
767 | <para> | 717 | <para> |
768 | The first submenu in the options menu is the "Command List" menu, which lets | 718 | The first submenu in the options menu is the "Command List" menu, which lets |
769 | you edit or hide the command list pulldown. The "Tabs on top" or "Tabs on | 719 | you edit or hide the command list pulldown. The "Tabs on top" or "Tabs on |
770 | bottom" (depending on which is currently enabled) allows you to select where | 720 | bottom" (depending on which is currently enabled) allows you to select where |
771 | the tabs representing multiple terminal sessions are drawn. The "Colors" | 721 | the tabs representing multiple terminal sessions are drawn. The "Colors" |
772 | submenu lets you select from a color scheme, or make your own, and the "Scroll | 722 | submenu lets you select from a color scheme, or make your own, and the "Scroll |
773 | Bar" submenu lets you select where or if the scroll bar is drawn. | 723 | Bar" submenu lets you select where or if the scroll bar is drawn. |
774 | </para> | 724 | </para> |
775 | </section> | 725 | </section> |
776 | <section><title>Icons</title> | 726 | <section><title>Icons</title> |
777 | <para> | 727 | <para> |
778 | The row of icons to the right of the menus allows you to type common keystrokes | 728 | The row of icons to the right of the menus allows you to type common keystrokes |
779 | without having an input method visible, as well as some other things. | 729 | without having an input method visible, as well as some other things. |
780 | </para> | 730 | </para> |
781 | <para> | 731 | <para> |
782 | The icon all the way on the left will open a new terminal session in a new tab, | 732 | The icon all the way on the left will open a new terminal session in a new tab, |
783 | while the icon all the way on the right will paste text from the clipboard into | 733 | while the icon all the way on the right will paste text from the clipboard into |
784 | the terminal. | 734 | the terminal. |
785 | </para> | 735 | </para> |
786 | <para> | 736 | <para> |
787 | The other icons are the same as typing (from left to right) enter, space, tab | 737 | The other icons are the same as typing (from left to right) enter, space, tab |
788 | (for tab completion), up, and down (for the command history). | 738 | (for tab completion), up, and down (for the command history). |
789 | </para> | 739 | </para> |
790 | </section> | 740 | </section> |
791 | <section><title>Command List</title> | 741 | <section><title>Command List</title> |
792 | <para> | 742 | <para> |
793 | The command list is a pulldown menu with a list of commonly used commands. | 743 | The command list is a pulldown menu with a list of commonly used commands. |
794 | Selecting one will type the command into the terminal wherever the cursor is. | 744 | Selecting one will type the command into the terminal wherever the cursor is. |
795 | You can edit or hide this menu from <GUIMenu>Options</GUIMenu> | 745 | You can edit or hide this menu from <GUIMenu>Options</GUIMenu>&arrow; |
796 | <GUIMenuItem>Command List.</GUIMenuItem> | 746 | <GUIMenuItem>Command List.</GUIMenuItem> |
797 | </para> | 747 | </para> |
798 | </section> | 748 | </section> |
799 | </section> | 749 | </section> |
800 | 750 | ||
801 | <section><title>What is a Shell</title> | 751 | <section><title>What is a Shell</title> |
802 | <para> | 752 | <para> |
803 | A shell is a program that accepts input from a user, and runs commands. Each | 753 | A shell is a program that accepts input from a user, and runs commands. Each |
804 | "command" in the shell is actually a separate program (unless you are using a | 754 | "command" in the shell is actually a separate program (unless you are using a |
805 | shell like BusyBox, which makes some of the more common commands part of its own | 755 | shell like BusyBox, which makes some of the more common commands part of its own |
806 | program in order to save space). Shells can actually be very powerful, and many | 756 | program in order to save space). Shells can actually be very powerful, and many |
807 | of them allow you to write something called "shell scripts" which are just a | 757 | of them allow you to write something called "shell scripts" which are just a |
808 | sequence of commands, sometimes with some flow control statements, saved to a | 758 | sequence of commands, sometimes with some flow control statements, saved to a |
809 | file and run each time the script is run. For the most part, the average user | 759 | file and run each time the script is run. For the most part, the average user |
810 | does not need to know about any of this, though. If you are running Opie on the | 760 | does not need to know about any of this, though. If you are running Opie on the |
811 | Familiar distribution, it is advisable to install the bash shell (ipkg install | 761 | Familiar distribution, it is advisable to install the bash shell (ipkg install |
812 | bash) because it offers things like tab completion, use of the backspace key, | 762 | bash) because it offers things like tab completion, use of the backspace key, |
813 | and a command history, as well as offering a more advanced scripting languauge | 763 | and a command history, as well as offering a more advanced scripting languauge |
814 | than most other shells. | 764 | than most other shells. |
815 | </para> | 765 | </para> |
816 | </section> | 766 | </section> |
817 | 767 | ||
818 | <section><title>Running Programs</title> | 768 | <section><title>Running Programs</title> |
819 | <para> | 769 | <para> |
@@ -852,96 +802,96 @@ directory]</replaceable> is the directory you want to move to. | |||
852 | This directory name does not have to include the entire directory structure, but | 802 | This directory name does not have to include the entire directory structure, but |
853 | can be "relative" which means it assumes you are talking about directories | 803 | can be "relative" which means it assumes you are talking about directories |
854 | relative to the directory you are in. For example, if you are in a directory | 804 | relative to the directory you are in. For example, if you are in a directory |
855 | called /home/username and you want to move to the directory | 805 | called /home/username and you want to move to the directory |
856 | /home/username/other/dir you could simply type <userinput>cd | 806 | /home/username/other/dir you could simply type <userinput>cd |
857 | other/dir</userinput> and you would end up in /home/username/other/dir. You can | 807 | other/dir</userinput> and you would end up in /home/username/other/dir. You can |
858 | also specify a full, or "absolute" path, by specifying the entire path name | 808 | also specify a full, or "absolute" path, by specifying the entire path name |
859 | starting with / ( / is a special directory called the "root" directory, and does | 809 | starting with / ( / is a special directory called the "root" directory, and does |
860 | not have a "parent" directory, which means that it is not in any other | 810 | not have a "parent" directory, which means that it is not in any other |
861 | directory). There are also two special directories called "./" and "../". | 811 | directory). There are also two special directories called "./" and "../". |
862 | The "./" directory is the current directory you are in, and you will probably | 812 | The "./" directory is the current directory you are in, and you will probably |
863 | never use this in conjunction with the cd command (why would you want to move to | 813 | never use this in conjunction with the cd command (why would you want to move to |
864 | the directory you are already in?). The "../" directory represents the parent | 814 | the directory you are already in?). The "../" directory represents the parent |
865 | directory of the directory you are currently in, so if you are in | 815 | directory of the directory you are currently in, so if you are in |
866 | /home/username, ../ is the same as /home. You can string several ../'s | 816 | /home/username, ../ is the same as /home. You can string several ../'s |
867 | together, so if you are in /home/username/dir/ ../../ represents /home. There | 817 | together, so if you are in /home/username/dir/ ../../ represents /home. There |
868 | is one other special directory, called "~/" that points to your home | 818 | is one other special directory, called "~/" that points to your home |
869 | directory (usually /home/username or /root for the root user). | 819 | directory (usually /home/username or /root for the root user). |
870 | </para> | 820 | </para> |
871 | </section> | 821 | </section> |
872 | 822 | ||
873 | <section><title>Moving Files</title> | 823 | <section><title>Moving Files</title> |
874 | <para> | 824 | <para> |
875 | To move files around, you need to use the "cp" (copy) and "mv" (move) | 825 | To move files around, you need to use the "cp" (copy) and "mv" (move) |
876 | commands. Both of these are run the same way: \verb+command originalfile | 826 | commands. Both of these are run the same way: <userinput>command originalfile |
877 | newfile+. The only difference is that cp creates a new file without touching | 827 | newfile</userinput>. The only difference is that cp creates a new file without |
878 | the old one, while mv deletes the original file. The two path names can be | 828 | touching the old one, while mv deletes the original file. The two path names |
879 | either absolute or relative. If you only specify a directory for the | 829 | can be either absolute or relative. If you only specify a directory for the |
880 | destination, and no filename, it will use the filename for the original file. | 830 | destination, and no filename, it will use the filename for the original file. |
881 | </para> | 831 | </para> |
882 | </section> | 832 | </section> |
883 | 833 | ||
884 | <section><title>Deleting Files</title> | 834 | <section><title>Deleting Files</title> |
885 | <para> | 835 | <para> |
886 | To delete a file, run the "rm" command, and to delete a directory, run the | 836 | To delete a file, run the "rm" command, and to delete a directory, run the |
887 | "rmdir" command, each of them take the file to be removed as their only | 837 | "rmdir" command, each of them take the file to be removed as their only |
888 | argument. The rmdir command requires the directory to be empty, so if you want | 838 | argument. The rmdir command requires the directory to be empty, so if you want |
889 | to delete a directory that is not empty, along with all its contents, run | 839 | to delete a directory that is not empty, along with all its contents, run |
890 | <userinput>rm -r dir</userinput>. | 840 | <userinput>rm -r dir</userinput>. |
891 | </para> | 841 | </para> |
892 | </section> | 842 | </section> |
893 | 843 | ||
894 | <section><title>Linking Files</title> | 844 | <section><title>Linking Files</title> |
895 | <para> | 845 | <para> |
896 | In Linux, you can have a special file called a "symbolic link" that acts just | 846 | In Linux, you can have a special file called a "symbolic link" that acts just |
897 | like a copy of another file, except it takes up less space. This is convinient | 847 | like a copy of another file, except it takes up less space. This is convinient |
898 | if two applications are looking for the same file in two separate places, | 848 | if two applications are looking for the same file in two separate places, |
899 | because the file can be in both places at once, without taking up any extra | 849 | because the file can be in both places at once, without taking up any extra |
900 | space, and any change to one is automatically applied to the other (really, | 850 | space, and any change to one is automatically applied to the other (really, |
901 | there is only one file, the link is just a file pointing to the original file). | 851 | there is only one file, the link is just a file pointing to the original file). |
902 | This is also useful for naming applications independant of their version number. | 852 | This is also useful for naming applications independant of their version number. |
903 | For instance, you could have a link called "application" that points to | 853 | For instance, you could have a link called "application" that points to |
904 | "application1.0". To create a link, use the following command: | 854 | "application1.0". To create a link, use the following command: |
905 | <userinput>ln -s originalfile link</userinput>. | 855 | <userinput>ln -s originalfile link</userinput>. |
906 | </para> | 856 | </para> |
907 | </section> | 857 | </section> |
908 | </chapter> | 858 | </chapter> |
909 | </part> | 859 | </part> |
910 | 860 | ||
911 | <part><title>Settings</title> | 861 | <part><title>Settings</title> |
912 | <chapter><title>Software</title> | 862 | <chapter><title>Software</title> |
913 | 863 | ||
914 | <para> | 864 | <para> |
915 | The "Software" application, also called oipkg, is what is used to install and | 865 | The "Software" application, also called oipkg, is what is used to install and |
916 | remove software. It is actually a frontend to the command line program "ipkg" | 866 | remove software. It is actually a frontend to the command line program "ipkg" |
917 | so most things you can do with oipkg you can also do with ipkg. Oipkg can | 867 | so most things you can do with oipkg you can also do with ipkg. Oipkg can |
918 | install things either remotely from a web server (called a "feed") or it can | 868 | install things either remotely from a web server (called a "feed") or it can |
919 | install an ipkg package file that resides on the local filesystem. | 869 | install an ipkg package file that resides on the local filesystem. |
920 | </para> | 870 | </para> |
921 | <important> | 871 | <important> |
922 | <para> | 872 | <para> |
923 | Note: There is a bug in oipkg that prevents it from installing packages | 873 | There is a bug in oipkg that prevents it from installing packages |
924 | properly. There is, however, a workaround for it. Simply run oipkg from | 874 | properly. There is, however, a workaround for it. Simply run oipkg from |
925 | Embedded Konsole to avoid the bug. | 875 | Embedded Konsole to avoid the bug. |
926 | </para> | 876 | </para> |
927 | </important> | 877 | </important> |
928 | 878 | ||
929 | <section><title>Installing Software</title> | 879 | <section><title>Installing Software</title> |
930 | <para> | 880 | <para> |
931 | To install software, first select "Opie" from the "Section" pulldown menu, | 881 | To install software, first select "Opie" from the "Section" pulldown menu, |
932 | the press the "+" icon next to "Feeds" in the main view. This will show all | 882 | the press the "+" icon next to "Feeds" in the main view. This will show all |
933 | the available Opie packages (you can change which packages to view by selecting | 883 | the available Opie packages (you can change which packages to view by selecting |
934 | something else from the "Section" pulldown). Installed packages are marked | 884 | something else from the "Section" pulldown). Installed packages are marked |
935 | with a blue circle, while packages that are not installed are marked with a red | 885 | with a blue circle, while packages that are not installed are marked with a red |
936 | box. If you click on the icon for an uninstalled package, it will turn into an | 886 | box. If you click on the icon for an uninstalled package, it will turn into an |
937 | open box, with a blue circle coming out of it, indicating that you have marked | 887 | open box, with a blue circle coming out of it, indicating that you have marked |
938 | this package to be installed. Mark as many packages as you wish this way, and | 888 | this package to be installed. Mark as many packages as you wish this way, and |
939 | then press the "Apply" icon (same red box and blue dot icon) to install all | 889 | then press the "Apply" icon (same red box and blue dot icon) to install all |
940 | the marked packages. It will also remove any packages marked for removal (see | 890 | the marked packages. It will also remove any packages marked for removal (see |
941 | below). Clicking this will open a window showing all the packages marked to be | 891 | below). Clicking this will open a window showing all the packages marked to be |
942 | removed and installed, with some check boxes on the bottom, which represent | 892 | removed and installed, with some check boxes on the bottom, which represent |
943 | arguments to be sent to ipkg, which you can usually ignore. After verifying | 893 | arguments to be sent to ipkg, which you can usually ignore. After verifying |
944 | that all the packages to be installed are correct, press "Ok" in the upper | 894 | that all the packages to be installed are correct, press "Ok" in the upper |
945 | right corner (or press "x" to cancel and go back to the package selection | 895 | right corner (or press "x" to cancel and go back to the package selection |
946 | window). The packages should then install, and you should see their icons | 896 | window). The packages should then install, and you should see their icons |
947 | appear in the Launcher, if they are Opie applications. | 897 | appear in the Launcher, if they are Opie applications. |