Where is Firefox?

GizmoChicken

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.

jasom

@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

potet

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

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

Mr. Greeb

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.

Yan

@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!

Lakotaubp

@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.

L-00700

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.

Lakotaubp

@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

cliffcoggin

@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."

Lakotaubp

@cliffcoggin Thanks missed that.