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It is possible to add new web links to the computing page. | It is possible to add new web links to the computing page. | ||
| − | In order for web links to show op on the Computing | + | In order for web links to show op on the Computing page within an orbiter, you have to add the link in Firefox from a [[Media Director]]. Here is the easiest method for adding new bookmarks. |
| − | * Browse to Computing | + | * Browse to Computing screen and select one of the preloaded "Web bookmarks". This will open up a Firefox browser on the Media Director. |
* Browse the web like any normal web browser and when you find a page of interest | * Browse the web like any normal web browser and when you find a page of interest | ||
| − | * Add your new | + | * Add your new bookmark |
* ''' NOTE: you must close the browser with File->Quit.''' | * ''' NOTE: you must close the browser with File->Quit.''' | ||
| − | * Reopen the Computing | + | * Reopen the Computing screen, |
| − | ** Your | + | ** Your new bookmarks will be visible. |
'''IMPORTANT: If you close the browser by using the LinuxMCE buttons at the bottom of the screen your bookmarks will not be saved!''' | '''IMPORTANT: If you close the browser by using the LinuxMCE buttons at the bottom of the screen your bookmarks will not be saved!''' | ||
[[Category : Tutorials]] | [[Category : Tutorials]] | ||
Revision as of 18:17, 28 April 2010
It is possible to add new web links to the computing page.
In order for web links to show op on the Computing page within an orbiter, you have to add the link in Firefox from a Media Director. Here is the easiest method for adding new bookmarks.
- Browse to Computing screen and select one of the preloaded "Web bookmarks". This will open up a Firefox browser on the Media Director.
- Browse the web like any normal web browser and when you find a page of interest
- Add your new bookmark
- NOTE: you must close the browser with File->Quit.
- Reopen the Computing screen,
- Your new bookmarks will be visible.
IMPORTANT: If you close the browser by using the LinuxMCE buttons at the bottom of the screen your bookmarks will not be saved!
