Preware Homebrew Documentation (PHD)

rwhitby · 07:30 PM

My new app, Preware Homebrew Documentation (PHD), is now in the official app catalog.

Since 11 June 2009 (when I founded WebOS Internals and began architecting the Preware concept), I have put many, many, many hours into Preware, WebOS Internals, PreCentral, and the open standard homebrew ecosystem in general.

During that time, all donations to WebOS Internals have been used to purchase webOS development/test devices for WebOS Internals developers and to pay for the upkeep and running costs of the preware.org and webos-internals.org servers and homebrew package feeds.

I have a family to feed just like a lot of other developers here, and I've decided that the time has come for me to attempt to get a small personal financial return for the investment that I've put into the webOS community over the last 16 months.

So I have submitted this application to the paid app catalog, with an initial price point of $0.99 - I humbly request that you consider purchasing it.

Changelog:

1.1.1: (submitted to app catalog for review)
Added overclocking information for the Palm Pixi/Pixi+ release of UberKernel.
Added installation information for webOS 2.0 on the Pre 2.
Noted that Terminal is not operational on webOS 2.0 yet.
1.1.0: (currently released)
Added a Changelog button to the Help scene.
Noted that Developer Mode is only required to install Preware.
Added official documentation and forum thread links for all sections.
Added overclocking information for Palm Pixi/Pixi+ and Palm Pre 2.
1.0.2:
Improved topic loading code to give smoother transitions.
Added some more troubleshooting hints for webOS Quick Install.
Noted that Govnah does not need to be kept open.
Added screenshots for the featured apps.
Added a direct link to the PHD forum thread in the Help scene.
Added webOS-related support sites to the Help scene.
1.0.1:
Fixed a couple of typos (thanks to everyone who reported them).
Provided bit.ly links for all URLs destined for the desktop computer.
1.0.0:
Initial Release

-- Rod

Benuk · 10/08/2010, 02:49 AM

I for one will buy it as 79p as most $0.99 apps seem to be is nothing in the scheme of things and fully support your wish to monetize some of your effort.

Thanks again for everything you and the other WebOS internals guys have done for the community.

Cheers,
Ben

Janke · 10/08/2010, 03:18 AM

Thanks again for everything you and the other WebOS internals guys have done for the community.

+1

frantid · 04:10 AM

I'm in, no problem. Thanks for all you and others have done. I wouldn't like my phone without homebrew, the people at WebOS Internals and others here at PreCentral.

I hope HPalm will step-up and support the homebrew scene, by providing and hosting a server in one of their data centers for you. Then you wouldn't have to worry about server costs and bandwidth cost.

Do you hear me, HP - Palm? HardBeatz please make it happen. It wouldn't cost you much but it would make a HUGE statement about your company and your commitment to your customers. That's a step that would put you above your competition.

capt4chris · 10/08/2010, 08:32 AM

Thanks for the explanation. I'll definitely buy it. Thanks for all you've done Rod!

ryleyinstl · 10/08/2010, 08:39 AM

As well as helping out a worthy webOS developer this app will help raise the profile of Homebrew and what it can do....this can only be a good thing.

DJeremyC · 09:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rwhitby

My new app, Preware Homebrew Documentation (PHD), has been submitted to the official app catalog and is awaiting review.

Since 11 June 2009 (when I founded WebOS Internals and began architecting the Preware concept), I have put many, many, many hours into Preware, WebOS Internals, PreCentral, and the open standard homebrew ecosystem in general.

During that time, all donations to WebOS Internals have been used to purchase webOS development/test devices for WebOS Internals developers and to pay for the upkeep and running costs of the preware.org and webos-internals.org servers and homebrew package feeds.

I have a family to feed just like a lot of other developers here, and I've decided that the time has come for me to attempt to get a small personal financial return for the investment that I've put into the webOS community over the last 16 months.

So I have submitted this application to the paid app catalog, with an initial price point of $0.99 - I humbly request that you consider purchasing it when (hopefully) it is approved by Palm.

-- Rod

WHAT?!?

$0.99 for an app

...not FREE? ...

j/k - will start saving the lunch allowance my wife gives me to help ya out.
This app would definitely be worth the buck especially for people who havent ventured into homebrew as this would provide a means for them to read up on documentation in one spot. Hopefully it goes into some detail how to initiate the process for installing homebrew on a stock Pre including WOSQI, Dev mode, etc. Only way I am familiar with installing Preware at the moment, maybe there is an over the air method now?

Thanks again for the work to make homebrewing so easy for the rest of us. Also on a side note...in your screenshot the word "Personalise" is misspelled, should be "Personalize".

Can't wait, and hope they approve to show further support for homebrew like Palm has thus far.

ryleyinstl · 10/08/2010, 08:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DJeremyC

Also on a side note...in your screenshot the word "Personalise" is misspelled, should be "Personalize".

Not in the commonwealth...

DJeremyC · 10/08/2010, 08:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ryleyinstl

Not in the commonwealth...

Interesting...guess you learn something everyday.

DOH!, now my head hurts...time to go back to not thinking...

wushu2004 · 10/08/2010, 08:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ryleyinstl

not in the commonwealth...

lol

rrob13 · 10/08/2010, 09:06 AM

Rod, I'll gladly purchase this to support the cause. This is not the "Homebrew How-to" app that surfaced in the App Catalog yesterday, right? That is someone else's app?

Rob

ryleyinstl · 10/08/2010, 09:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rrob13

This is not the "Homebrew How-to" app that surfaced in the App Catalog yesterday, right? That is someone else's app?
Rob

Correct...different app.

Grabber5.0 · 10/08/2010, 09:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ryleyinstl

Not in the commonwealth...

I hope he creates a translation for all us dumb Americans.

Glad to see you finally put something into the app catalog Rod.

Major Payne · 10/08/2010, 09:49 AM

I'll gladly donate to the app. Also if you need web hosting please let me know as I do own a web hosting company and Might just be able to lower your costs.

MudShark22 · 10/08/2010, 10:10 AM

When its there, I will buy.
Thanks Rod and WebOS Internals!

zmann · 10/08/2010, 10:21 AM

I will purchase asap,very worthy cause,thankyou for making my phone very cool.

troy.perales · 10/08/2010, 10:46 AM

Definitely buying this and telling my Pre-owning family members to do the same.

spdsktr · 10/08/2010, 01:05 PM

I'll recommend to everyone to purchase it, simply to support your hard work and efforts.

HardBeatZ · 10/08/2010, 02:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by frantid

I'm in, no problem. Thanks for all you and others have done. I wouldn't like my phone without homebrew, the people at WebOS Internals and others here at PreCentral.

I hope HPalm will step-up and support the homebrew scene, by providing and hosting a server in one of their data centers for you. Then you wouldn't have to worry about server costs and bandwidth cost.

Do you hear me, HP - Palm? HardBeatz please make it happen. It wouldn't cost you much but it would make a HUGE statement about your company and your commitment to your customers. That's a step that would put you above your competition.

I have no control over that.

govotsos · 10/08/2010, 02:36 PM

Just got it and it looks good but the links in the installing Preware section need to be spelled out so people can type them into their browser. Live links in the app won't help them.

Thanks Rod!

10/08/2010, 02:26 AM	#1 (permalink)
rwhitby Developer Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Adelaide, Australia - follow @webosinternals on Twitter visit www.webos-internals.org and www.facebook.com/webosinternals Posts: 10,220 Likes Received: 546 Thanks: 90 Thanked 8,534 Times in 2,806 Posts	Preware Homebrew Documentation (PHD) My new app, Preware Homebrew Documentation (PHD), is now in the official app catalog. Since 11 June 2009 (when I founded WebOS Internals and began architecting the Preware concept), I have put many, many, many hours into Preware, WebOS Internals, PreCentral, and the open standard homebrew ecosystem in general. During that time, all donations to WebOS Internals have been used to purchase webOS development/test devices for WebOS Internals developers and to pay for the upkeep and running costs of the preware.org and webos-internals.org servers and homebrew package feeds. I have a family to feed just like a lot of other developers here, and I've decided that the time has come for me to attempt to get a small personal financial return for the investment that I've put into the webOS community over the last 16 months. So I have submitted this application to the paid app catalog, with an initial price point of $0.99 - I humbly request that you consider purchasing it. Changelog: 1.1.1: (submitted to app catalog for review) Added overclocking information for the Palm Pixi/Pixi+ release of UberKernel. Added installation information for webOS 2.0 on the Pre 2. Noted that Terminal is not operational on webOS 2.0 yet. 1.1.0: (currently released) Added a Changelog button to the Help scene. Noted that Developer Mode is only required to install Preware. Added official documentation and forum thread links for all sections. Added overclocking information for Palm Pixi/Pixi+ and Palm Pre 2. 1.0.2: Improved topic loading code to give smoother transitions. Added some more troubleshooting hints for webOS Quick Install. Noted that Govnah does not need to be kept open. Added screenshots for the featured apps. Added a direct link to the PHD forum thread in the Help scene. Added webOS-related support sites to the Help scene. 1.0.1: Fixed a couple of typos (thanks to everyone who reported them). Provided bit.ly links for all URLs destined for the desktop computer. 1.0.0: Initial Release -- Rod __________________ WebOS Internals and Preware Founder and Developer You may wish to donate by Paypal to donations @ webos-internals.org if you find our work useful. All donations go back into development. www.webos-internals.org twitter.com/webosinternals facebook.com/webosinternals Last edited by rwhitby; 01/23/2011 at 07:30 PM.
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10/08/2010, 02:49 AM	#2 (permalink)
Benuk Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: UK Posts: 201 Likes Received: 0 Thanks: 50 Thanked 54 Times in 33 Posts	I for one will buy it as 79p as most $0.99 apps seem to be is nothing in the scheme of things and fully support your wish to monetize some of your effort. Thanks again for everything you and the other WebOS internals guys have done for the community. Cheers, Ben __________________ Like Palm, idiots not so much? Visit MockTheAfflicted twitter: @benfysh
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10/08/2010, 03:18 AM	#3 (permalink)
Janke Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Anaheim Ca Posts: 121 Likes Received: 0 Thanks: 4 Thanked 11 Times in 10 Posts	Thanks again for everything you and the other WebOS internals guys have done for the community. +1
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10/08/2010, 03:54 AM	#4 (permalink)
frantid Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Iceland Posts: 2,294 Likes Received: 46 Thanks: 686 Thanked 733 Times in 483 Posts	I'm in, no problem. Thanks for all you and others have done. I wouldn't like my phone without homebrew, the people at WebOS Internals and others here at PreCentral. I hope HPalm will step-up and support the homebrew scene, by providing and hosting a server in one of their data centers for you. Then you wouldn't have to worry about server costs and bandwidth cost. Do you hear me, HP - Palm? HardBeatz please make it happen. It wouldn't cost you much but it would make a HUGE statement about your company and your commitment to your customers. That's a step that would put you above your competition. __________________ French Pre3, UK Pre2, US Veer, German gsm Pre, 680, garmin ique 3600 & still have my working palm pilot 1000 with the 1 Mb adapter Please remove UberCalendar and google sync behavior patches prior to system updates. patch Google calendar sync behavior for 2.x.x and TouchPad (Tweaks enabled) Preference guide for MetaView's UberCalendar patch Last edited by frantid; 10/08/2010 at 04:10 AM.
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10/08/2010, 08:32 AM	#5 (permalink)
capt4chris Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Nashville, Tennessee Posts: 195 Likes Received: 7 Thanks: 162 Thanked 15 Times in 12 Posts	Thanks for the explanation. I'll definitely buy it. Thanks for all you've done Rod!
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10/08/2010, 08:39 AM	#6 (permalink)
ryleyinstl Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: The Red Brick Momma Posts: 4,317 Likes Received: 0 Thanks: 209 Thanked 1,263 Times in 822 Posts	As well as helping out a worthy webOS developer this app will help raise the profile of Homebrew and what it can do....this can only be a good thing. __________________ Sprint\|Samsung Epic
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10/08/2010, 09:06 AM	#11 (permalink)
rrob13 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Nashville Posts: 287 Likes Received: 0 Thanks: 68 Thanked 58 Times in 42 Posts	Rod, I'll gladly purchase this to support the cause. This is not the "Homebrew How-to" app that surfaced in the App Catalog yesterday, right? That is someone else's app? Rob __________________ Rob Robinson Treo 600 >> Treo 650 >> Treo 755p >> Palm Pre
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10/08/2010, 09:49 AM	#14 (permalink)
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10/08/2010, 10:10 AM	#15 (permalink)
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10/08/2010, 10:21 AM	#16 (permalink)
zmann Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 1,593 Likes Received: 1 Thanks: 33 Thanked 558 Times in 473 Posts	I will purchase asap,very worthy cause,thankyou for making my phone very cool.
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10/08/2010, 10:46 AM	#17 (permalink)
troy.perales Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 3 Likes Received: 0 Thanks: 4 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Definitely buying this and telling my Pre-owning family members to do the same.
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10/08/2010, 01:05 PM	#18 (permalink)
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10/08/2010, 02:36 PM	#20 (permalink)
govotsos Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 1,064 Likes Received: 18 Thanks: 12 Thanked 196 Times in 146 Posts	Just got it and it looks good but the links in the installing Preware section need to be spelled out so people can type them into their browser. Live links in the app won't help them. Thanks Rod!
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