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    Where is Firefox?

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      • TotalSonicT Offline
        TotalSonic @oxwivi
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        @oxwivi said in Where is Firefox?:

        @dobey, can you point me to some guide on how to do the libertine container?

        http://docs.ubports.com/en/latest/userguide/dailyuse/libertine.html

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          GizmoChicken @TotalSonic
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          @TotalSonic said in Where is Firefox?:

          You can install Firefox 76.01 in a Libertine container directly from the UBports default reposotories, and it works ok in OTA-12 in my tests. Relative to the UT native Morph browser pages in Firefox load much slower and scroll with much greater lag . . .

          Thanks for the info regarding running Firefox 76.01 in a Libertine container. Genuinely appreciated! 🙂

          And I commend you on your marketing prowess demonstrated by the Total Sonic webpage opened in your Firefox tab. 😉

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            jasom @TotalSonic
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            @TotalSonic Thanks for your brief tutorial how to install Firefox on Ubuntu Tourch. I'm new to this system, so my question is: How can I access FF deb file alias where are "UBports default reposotories"? Some more detailed tutorial hot to install FF would be welcome 🙂

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              potet @jasom
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              @jasom It's easier not to use a deb file, but to install right from the repository.

              1. Open system settings
              2. Enter Libertine settings (the top hat)
              3. Press "+" in the upper right corner and follow the steps
              4. Wait for the container to be created (could take a while)
              5. Open the newly created container from Libertine settings
              6. Press the "+" in the top right corner, choose the top alternative (Enter package name)
              7. Write "firefox" and press install
              8. Wait while it finishes the install.

              You can also search for a package in the archives if you're not sure about the exact name of a package. Then you just pick another alternative in step 6. 🙂

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              • Mr. GreebM Offline
                Mr. Greeb
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                I just thought I'd chime in and say that there is a way to make the GUI slightly better for touch screen use.

                https://mspoweruser.com/how-to-set-up-firefox-quantums-interface-for-windows-tablets/

                Hopefully it helps; I have a Oneplus 3 on the way in the mail, and I have every intention of using Firefox when on UT.

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                  Yan @potet
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                  @potet HI, I followed exactally the steps in your message.
                  The status of the application (firefox) is "installed".
                  But i can't find a way to start the app !
                  I Do need help, please!

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                    Lakotaubp @Mr. Greeb
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                    @mr-greeb Just to say you may be disappointed with the result. Firefox will run but the scale and size make it impracticle to use.

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                      L-00700
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                      I've been looking around a bit trying to suggest a mobile build for the emerging Linux phone segment; something multi-OS like PureMaps would be a real boon to the ecosystem.

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                        Lakotaubp @L-00700
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                        @boransur Odd statement to make in this thread. Pure Maps is in the OpenStore https://open-store.io/app/pure-maps.jonnius already, also a slim version https://open-store.io/app/pure-maps-slim.jonnius

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                          cliffcoggin @Lakotaubp
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                          @lakotaubp It's also a word for word copy of a question two years ago in this same thread.

                          "Giiba 29 Feb 2020, 16:22
                          I've been looking around a bit trying to suggest a mobile build for the emerging Linux phone segment; something multi-OS like PureMaps would be a real boon to the ecosystem."

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                            Lakotaubp @cliffcoggin
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                            @cliffcoggin 👍 Thanks missed that.

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