Today I learned a bit about GNUzilla and its Free browser named Icecat.
Basically, it is a version of Firefox free of proprietary elements, just as Debian's Iceweasel.
Well, I thought it may be an interesting experiment to try Icecat, so I downloaded the tarball. However, installing it was beyond my knowledge.
Then, I chose a different approach:
1. I opened Synaptic
2. I added the following repository: "deb http://ppa.launchpad.net/gnuzilla-team/ppa/ubuntu hardy main"
3. I reloaded Synaptic's repository list.
The rest was easy: I downloaded Icecat from Synaptic and it took care of the browser's configuration.
The result? Now I'm typing this entry using Icecat! :P
I just used Iceweasel in my experiments with PureOS.
ResponderEliminarDid you find any important difference?
Well, in general terms it is pretty much like FF 3.6. However, the plug-ins are different (and not so abundant), it seems. I am not sure because I haven't been able to install any. I don't know if this is an Icecat problem, or a Mepis problem...or maybe it is just a PICNIC!
ResponderEliminarInteresting! That's totally new for me!
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