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kite allows you to run native linux applications on kindle
> from the home screen like kindlets
> when your kindle is unplugged from the usb port
> when your kindle starts up
no jailbreak is necessary to install this application.
kite applications can be sorted into collections.

installation as update

Spoiler:

> unzip kite.zip
> select update corresponding to your kindle model
>> wifi: k3w, 3g: k3g, international: k3gb
>> to find your version:
>> menu => settings
>> bottom right => kindle 3.X
>> if X is 2 or greater, use update marked 3.2.1
> plug in your kindle
> copy update to your kindle
> menu => settings
> menu => update your kindle

uninstall

Spoiler:

> kite-uninstall.sh will be on your kindle
> move it to kite/ondrop
> unplug your kindle

custom screen savers

Spoiler:

> unzip screensavers.zip
> put screensaver.sh on your kindle in kite/ondrop
> unplug your kindle

when you reconnect your kindle, you can put your own images in the screen_savers folder.
you must restart your kindle to see new screen savers.

to uninstall:
> run the script again
> delete screen_savers_uninstalled from your kindle

usb networking

Spoiler:

> unzip usbnet.zip
> place usbnet.sh in kite/ondrop
> unplug your kindle

usbnet will appear on your home screen; open to toggle.
when usbnet is active, you can telnet and rcp to your kindle.
# ifconfig usb0 192.168.2.1
# telnet 192.168.2.2
# rcp /etc/passwd root@192.168.2.2:/tmp

to change your kindle's ip, edit kite/config/usbipv4.

installation of kite as a script

Spoiler:

for users with usb networking.
# gzip -d kite.gz
# sh kite

changelog

Spoiler:

+ fixed minor deletion bug
+ cut out logging code

acknowledgments

Spoiler:

thanks to all of the people who worked on the kindle jailbreak, usb networking, and screen saver hacks.
source available upon request.
bash xinetd inetutils