Tear

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What Is Tear?
Tear is a WebKit browser. It is currently under heavy development, so expect occasional bugs (including freezes & crashes) and quirks. Track and file bugs here. However, because of Tear's speed, it's becoming a popular option. This document applies to Tear version 0.3.1.

Installing Tear
There are barriers that are currently preventing Tear from being in the official repositories (even extras-devel). Therefore, the easiest way to install Tear right now is using Qole's repository.

Adding Qole's Repository to Application manager
Catalogue Name: Qole Web address: http://qole.org/repository Distribution: maemo Components: main
 * Go into the Application manager.
 * Tap the menu -> Tools -> Application catalog...
 * Tap New and enter the following information:
 * Click OK and then Close.

Installing From Qole's Repository
With the Application manager, search for "Tear" and install.

Installing TearBookmarks Side Panel
TearBookmarks is currently in the Extras-devel repository. The information applies to version 0.3.1-4. See this for information on Extras-devel, including adding the repository to Application manager. Steps to install:


 * Go into the Application manager.
 * Tap the menu -> Tools -> Application catalog...
 * Tap Extras Devel (sp?) and tap Edit.
 * Make sure "Disabled" is UNchecked and tap OK and Close.
 * Search for "TearBookmarks" and install.

Now you need to get it to appear on the left panel. Steps:


 * Go into the Control Panel.
 * Tap "Panels".
 * You should see an option for "Tear Bookmarks". Uncheck one of the existing options and check "Tear Bookmarks".
 * Hit OK and close the Control Panel.