Now, these aren’t your typical GUI applications, these are Linux console apps. For 99% of the users out there, this doesn’t mean squat. However, the hacker and developer community probably shat their pants earlier today (I know I did).
Programs are installed through the Pre’s built in ipkg package manager. Installing programs is as easy as adding the Optware repository address to the ipkg configuration. Then, all you have to do is run “ipkg install <package name>” form the root shell and VOILA, your program is installed.
Ipkg installs the packages to the /opt directory. Adding /opt/bin to your binaries path wouldn’t be a bad idea.
For complete instructions, the Pre developer wiki is the first and only place to go:
http://predev.wikidot.com/adding-the-ipkg-repository
There’s also a great guide on how to enable SSH and allow connections through the internet. No more connecting through wifi and using unsecure telnet:
http://predev.wikidot.com/backdoor
Let the fun begin!
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Nice information. You look crazy about Palm Pre. To many article on it. I should send some gadget lover to your site, it’s really look informative.