iliad for websites

e-enker · 08-05-2008, 02:50 PM

Hi,

is it possible to use the iliad to display websites from the net?

I dont need it to surf the web in general, I would need it for one particular site which is text only, but it does have a drop down menu though.
It would be cool also if I could write and read emails on the iliad, but thats not so important.
Maybe its possible to put a linux system on it?

If you have any suggestions or ideas, please do post, it would be just awsome if I could use an iliad or another epaper device to display text sites.

'Thanks for any posts!

wallcraft · 08-05-2008, 03:09 PM

There are several web browsers available for the iLiad, which has a touch screen so the drop down menu should not be a problem. If the web site is open to everyone, post its address and we can try it out for you. Normally, text (e.g. web addresses) are typed on the on-screen virtual keyboard using the stylus, but it is also possible to attach a real keyboard via USB.

Available browsers: Minimo Installer for the iLiad (beta), dillo web browser for the iliad and elinks text-based web browser (like lynx). All are included in the wiki software list.

Adam B. · 08-05-2008, 03:13 PM

Also, don't forget about Webkit.

timezone · 08-05-2008, 06:01 PM

Is there one particular browser that works especially well with BooksOnBoard or MobiPocket for downloading books or RSS feeds from these sites? Is that even possible? Do they all use Wifi or are some only restricted to using an Ethernet connection? Thank you

CleverClothe · 08-06-2008, 09:25 PM

e-enker: I would suggest you use Webkit or Minomo. You will need the developer's package from iRex. The Minimo and dillo threads have scripts and directions for opening your internet connection so that you can use the browser.

timezone: For RSS feeds, see iNewsStand. I haven't bought anything from BoB or Mobipocket yet, so I don't know about them.

e-enker · 08-07-2008, 05:58 AM

Thank you very much for all the information.

Thanks also for the great offer to try out the website for me, unfortunately its only accessible with a password.

Ill have all the links checked out, if this really works then that would be the best thing in the world for me.
Ill get back to this forum when I know more. Cheers!

e-enker · 08-08-2008, 07:04 AM

Would I have to simply download the minimo installer from this website and put it on the internal memory of the iliad to run it, or is there more to it to install it?
Which browser is best for the iliad, minimo,dillo, elinks?

Adam B. · 08-08-2008, 04:26 PM

You will need either a wireles or wired connection to use the internet. You will need to use the connections scripts that come with most of the browsers, and also request developer access from iRex's site.

I personally prefer Midori for web browsing (although I don't do it very often). It really depends on the website you are visiting and how fast it displays on the iLiad.

wallcraft · 08-08-2008, 04:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Adam B.

You will need either a wireles or wired connection to use the internet.

The iLiad v2 has WiFi and a wired connection, although the latter is via the travel hub. The iLiad Book Edition does not have WiFi, only the wired option through the travel hub.

timezone · 08-08-2008, 11:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Adam B.

I personally prefer Midori for web browsing (although I don't do it very often). It really depends on the website you are visiting and how fast it displays on the iLiad.

I have a couple of questions. Why do you prefer Midori? Is it just a personal preference or something about the browser that makes it better than the others? Do you need command line access to run the connection script? Or is there a button on the browser that kicks off the script? Thanks

e-enker · 08-09-2008, 04:59 PM

Where can I get the midori browser from?

e-enker · 08-10-2008, 01:38 PM

I read that the dillo browser doesnt support http addresses, do the other browsers support https?
Do they support popups like messages or so too?

timezone · 08-10-2008, 05:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by e-enker

Where can I get the midori browser from?

https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho...3&postcount=13

I haven't tried it yet but there is a zip file on the page. From Adam B's own admission this browser is really raw. It may eventually be the better choice but for regular use you may want to try one of the other browsers that might have a few more upgrades under its belt.

e-enker · 08-13-2008, 04:29 PM

Thanks for the answer and the link, timezone. Does anyone know if https work with one of the browsers for the iliad?

e-enker · 08-16-2008, 04:54 PM

One last post before I let this thread go...about the http thing...
The email account after logging in to an email provider is purely http:, does the midori or minimo support that?

Also the sites on this forum like http://projects.mobileread.com or so...can you display them on the iliad?

I just need to know that because the instructions for the dillo browser say it cant show https, so do the other browsers support this?
Can one use the same connection script for all the browsers for the iliad?

08-05-2008, 02:50 PM	#1
e-enker Member Posts: 22 Karma: 10 Join Date: Aug 2008 Device: Cybook Gen3	iliad for websites Hi, is it possible to use the iliad to display websites from the net? I dont need it to surf the web in general, I would need it for one particular site which is text only, but it does have a drop down menu though. It would be cool also if I could write and read emails on the iliad, but thats not so important. Maybe its possible to put a linux system on it? If you have any suggestions or ideas, please do post, it would be just awsome if I could use an iliad or another epaper device to display text sites. 'Thanks for any posts! Last edited by e-enker; 08-19-2008 at 05:16 PM.

08-08-2008, 07:04 AM	#7
e-enker Member Posts: 22 Karma: 10 Join Date: Aug 2008 Device: Cybook Gen3	Would I have to simply download the minimo installer from this website and put it on the internal memory of the iliad to run it, or is there more to it to install it? Which browser is best for the iliad, minimo,dillo, elinks? Last edited by e-enker; 08-08-2008 at 07:26 AM.

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08-05-2008, 03:09 PM	#2
wallcraft reader Posts: 6,977 Karma: 5183568 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Mississippi, USA Device: Kindle 3, Kobo Glo HD	There are several web browsers available for the iLiad, which has a touch screen so the drop down menu should not be a problem. If the web site is open to everyone, post its address and we can try it out for you. Normally, text (e.g. web addresses) are typed on the on-screen virtual keyboard using the stylus, but it is also possible to attach a real keyboard via USB. Available browsers: Minimo Installer for the iLiad (beta), dillo web browser for the iliad and elinks text-based web browser (like lynx). All are included in the wiki software list.

08-05-2008, 03:13 PM	#3
Adam B. Addicted to Porting Posts: 1,697 Karma: 7194 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Indianapolis, IN Device: iRex iLiad, Nokia 770, Samsung i760	Also, don't forget about Webkit.

08-05-2008, 06:01 PM	#4
timezone Addict Posts: 244 Karma: 1232 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Boston, MA Device: Windows Phone7, Kindle Fire	Is there one particular browser that works especially well with BooksOnBoard or MobiPocket for downloading books or RSS feeds from these sites? Is that even possible? Do they all use Wifi or are some only restricted to using an Ethernet connection? Thank you

08-06-2008, 09:25 PM	#5
CleverClothe Guru Posts: 618 Karma: 493394 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Seattle, WA Device: iRex iLiad, Onyx Boox 60	e-enker: I would suggest you use Webkit or Minomo. You will need the developer's package from iRex. The Minimo and dillo threads have scripts and directions for opening your internet connection so that you can use the browser. timezone: For RSS feeds, see iNewsStand. I haven't bought anything from BoB or Mobipocket yet, so I don't know about them.

08-07-2008, 05:58 AM	#6
e-enker Member Posts: 22 Karma: 10 Join Date: Aug 2008 Device: Cybook Gen3	Thank you very much for all the information. Thanks also for the great offer to try out the website for me, unfortunately its only accessible with a password. Ill have all the links checked out, if this really works then that would be the best thing in the world for me. Ill get back to this forum when I know more. Cheers!

08-08-2008, 04:26 PM	#8
Adam B. Addicted to Porting Posts: 1,697 Karma: 7194 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Indianapolis, IN Device: iRex iLiad, Nokia 770, Samsung i760	You will need either a wireles or wired connection to use the internet. You will need to use the connections scripts that come with most of the browsers, and also request developer access from iRex's site. I personally prefer Midori for web browsing (although I don't do it very often). It really depends on the website you are visiting and how fast it displays on the iLiad.

08-09-2008, 04:59 PM	#11
e-enker Member Posts: 22 Karma: 10 Join Date: Aug 2008 Device: Cybook Gen3	Where can I get the midori browser from?

08-10-2008, 01:38 PM	#12
e-enker Member Posts: 22 Karma: 10 Join Date: Aug 2008 Device: Cybook Gen3	I read that the dillo browser doesnt support http addresses, do the other browsers support https? Do they support popups like messages or so too?

08-13-2008, 04:29 PM	#14
e-enker Member Posts: 22 Karma: 10 Join Date: Aug 2008 Device: Cybook Gen3	Thanks for the answer and the link, timezone. Does anyone know if https work with one of the browsers for the iliad?

08-16-2008, 04:54 PM	#15
e-enker Member Posts: 22 Karma: 10 Join Date: Aug 2008 Device: Cybook Gen3	One last post before I let this thread go...about the http thing... The email account after logging in to an email provider is purely http:, does the midori or minimo support that? Also the sites on this forum like http://projects.mobileread.com or so...can you display them on the iliad? I just need to know that because the instructions for the dillo browser say it cant show https, so do the other browsers support this? Can one use the same connection script for all the browsers for the iliad?