Links, a CUI web browser ported to the Zipit 2

Introduction

This is just a quick compile of Links, the console-based web browser for the Zipit 2 with SSL support. No tweaking has been done to the browser. This is based off of the official Links source code and OpenSSL.

NOTE: You may want to use the latest OpenEmbedded build instead of the port documented here.

Installation

First, you'll need a shell environment to run Links in. Then, copy the "links" executable (in the archive attached to this page) to the "bin" folder on the SD card.

Use

Once the Zipit 2 is booted with your SD card, enter "links" into the terminal. Press "g" to open an address bar to visit a site. Use the direction pad to browse a page. Use the ":)" button to bring up the task menu. Finally, press "q" to exit Links.

Download

The latest release is available here.

Changelog

• v0.2 (14/01/2008)
  • Compiled with SSL support

• v0.1 (13/01/2008)
  • Initial Release

Todo

• Move over to using Lynx (with color support!)
• Use an efficient toolchain to compile (probably OE), binary is somewhat bloated