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wraggster
September 9th, 2008, 00:02
News/release from GameBox47 (http://forums.qj.net/showthread.php?t=144357)


From BlazeByte.org, the creators of pspWxp, pspWvista and PSPTunes, comes Gnextop Beta 4. Head developer BigBondFan and the rest of the BlazeByte.org development team is proud to present to you Gnextop Beta 4.

What is Gnextop?

Coded in HTML and JavaScript, Gnextop is a portal that lets you edit documents, browse the web and talk to friends, all at the same time! It is currently at Beta 4 (Version 0.4), and it is on schedule to be released in the second/third quarter of this year.

Gnextop combines features of Linux's Gnome and KDE, to make a friendly yet powerful interface. If you don't like the look of the interface, it's easily changed!

Here's some fun facts you might want to know about Gnextop:

The Gnextop project was initiated on Friday 7 September 2007. During it's one year of construction, developers have written 7725 lines of code, yet it's only 1.5 MB. There have been 3 public releases, with an estimated 10,000 downloads!

Features

File storage
When you save a file, it is stored on the 'virtual disk'. Files you save will be available when you login at a later date. The File Browser allows you to browse and open files.

Text editor
Make notes, write a document - Gnextop's Text editor allows you to store your documents on the PSP so you can open them another time. Type quicker with Gnextop's QWERTY keyboard.

Instant Messenger
Connect to MSN, Yahoo!, AIM and many other protocols using Gnextop's Instant Messenger.

Web browser
You can browse the internet inside Gnextop using the web browser.

Maps
Lost? The Gnextop Maps application allows you to search for a location and bring up a map of the area, that's right, Google Maps on your PSP, and you don't even need custom firmware.

Contacts
Keep track of all your contacts, phone numbers and email addresses using the contacts application.

Calendar
Never miss a meeting with the calendar! With Gnextop it's easy to schedule meetings, holidays and other events.

Image Organizer
Organize your images, add titles, view a slideshow.

Weather
Check the weather forecast for anywhere in the world!

Calculator
A device that always comes in handy, Gnextop's calculator is quick and easy to use.

Plus all the features of Beta 3! (Click here to see the Beta 3 release thread)

Find out more here.

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carlitx
September 9th, 2008, 03:28
screen shots anyone?

Fr0sTy
September 9th, 2008, 13:59
very nice in both the look and the feel of it. can't wait to see what's to come in future releases.
p.s. @ carlitx, download it and on the first page of the installation pdf, there is 1 screen shot of what the desktop of the app looks like.

carlitx
September 9th, 2008, 19:52
kk thanks lol

discombobulated
September 9th, 2008, 23:14
Follow the original link for screenies.

http://www.blazebyte.org/images/gnextop/screenshots/screenshot3.jpg

I'm disappointed there's no real Linux or KDE/Gnome port for PSP. That would be awesome.