Links 2.1-pre22 PSP Stand Alone Release r1214 (Homebrew Web Browser)

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July 9th, 2006, 22:58
wraggster

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Links 2.1-pre22 PSP Stand Alone Release r1214 (Homebrew Web Browser)

Raf and the PSP Radio Team have released a new version of their Links Homebrew Web Browser for the PSP, heres the release notes:

What's New for Links2 PSP Port
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links-2.1pre22 PSP r1214 ( 2006-07-08 )
NEW FEATURES
(raf) Updates to pspgu driver:
-Default resolution is now 960x544 (Its scaled down to the PSP's 480x272)
-Links scaling is now disabled (as it used too much memory, and was one of the main culprits of memory errors)
-Font size changed from 12 to 24, so it is readable without zoom (at 960x544)
-Zoom (along with new virtual resolution of 960x544 implemented using a kind of double buffering).
(raf) New button mappings:
UP/DOWN = scroll up/scroll down (former R+UP/DOWN)
R+UP/DOWN = page up/page down
L (held) = zoom (while L is held). Use analog stick to move around.
L+CROSS = toggles zoom lock. (Once locked, the analog will control the mouse. Use L+analog to move zoom window).
BUG FIXES

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July 9th, 2006, 23:07
Harshboy

This is such a great app! I've been using it since the first release. Thankyou Raf,and the PSPradio team.
July 9th, 2006, 23:23
kyle2194

The virtual resolution is great! Most websites are designed for 800x600 anyway.
July 9th, 2006, 23:29
Voltron

This app along with PSP Radio are really top notch. I just wonder though, Now that DevHook allows full emulation of 2.50 firmware with Sony's Browser, I wonder if this app has any benefits over the Sony Browswer. I don't really care too much for the Sony Browswer but it can be fast if you overclock the PSP to 333Mhz
July 9th, 2006, 23:30
eldarvidus

very big thx
July 9th, 2006, 23:54
mavsman4457

Now with devhook and the ability to load sony's browser this browser is less amazing to me. I still use it as my number 1 though because of the quickness it has in loading it. But once 2.71 is bootable through devhook and I can get flash then links may not see much use from me.
July 10th, 2006, 00:15
Harshboy

I can name many things why this browser is better than Sony's.

1) The text input meathod is much better, faster, and user-friendly

2) Resolution and scaling is much better

3) Its Homebrew, which in my head sends a big "screw you" message to Sony:p

...i have more reasons, but im too lazy to type them.
July 10th, 2006, 00:54
Voltron

Yeah, Harshboy's right. The fact that this is homebrew makes it all the more worth it to use in favor of the Sony browser.

I'd like to see this project continue.

::EDIT::
What works better? The PSP Radio plugin, or the stand alone version? Or is there no difference in performance?
July 10th, 2006, 01:00
remansano

Thanks dude
Your browser is so much better than sony's one...
July 10th, 2006, 01:46
kfish2oo2

ok, wat the ****! NOTHING in the standalone works, NOTHING! it wont connect, it wont let me navigate the menus (it FREZES when i try to move the selction from "file" to anything else and the zoom thing is pathetic, it zooms in sometimes for as long as u hold down L, or sometimes it just sticks.) A readme would be helpful, you know to tell u the key combinations? maybe the pspradio plugin actually works.
July 10th, 2006, 02:48
Kvonx

1 word........WOW
July 10th, 2006, 03:38
F9zDark

Well the new features are awesome (except not being able to read the menus now).

However I have alot of trouble connecting. It seems to me, with each update, the connection problems grow. Last time, it would have trouble connecting to a few sites, and now it doesn't seem to want to connect at all.

It may be a problem with my wireless router, but it seems odd that as the program got updated I have had more and more trouble connecting.
July 10th, 2006, 03:46
F9zDark

Memory issues have seemingly gotten worse...:mad:
July 10th, 2006, 03:56
pokothehobo

i cant go to any sites at all.... can anyone?
July 10th, 2006, 04:38
F9zDark

I have to try the homebrew 3 times to goto a site, and shortly thereafter I get memory issues.

This browser may be alot faster, but the sony one has no memory issues...
July 10th, 2006, 04:39
isamu

does this bowser support psps with the latest firmware?
July 10th, 2006, 05:56
Voltron

Quote:

Originally Posted by isamu

does this bowser support psps with the latest firmware?

I don't think so. But PSP Radio might work with 2.00+ via eLoader.

Sounds like a lot of people are having major problems with this release. I'll stick with DevHook & Sony's browser on 2.50 firmware. Set DevHook to 333Mhz and Sony's browser is then FAAAST! Also the "not enough memory" errors I would get when I had 2.00 firmware don't happen anymore.
July 10th, 2006, 06:28
isamu

Quote:

Originally Posted by Voltron

I don't think so. But PSP Radio might work with 2.00+ via eLoader.

Sounds like a lot of people are having major problems with this release. I'll stick with DevHook & Sony's browser on 2.50 firmware. Set DevHook to 333Mhz and Sony's browser is then FAAAST! Also the "not enough memory" errors I would get when I had 2.00 firmware don't happen anymore.

Dev hook sounds neat. Does it work with psps with the latest firmware?

So you're saying I can set the psp to 333mhz? Thats awesome....is it easy to do?
July 10th, 2006, 11:11
chaos-is-me

you don't need Devhook is you are using the latest firmware! Devhook emulates firmware 2.00 and 2.50 on 1.50.
July 10th, 2006, 13:17
Voltron

Quote:

Originally Posted by isamu

Dev hook sounds neat. Does it work with psps with the latest firmware? So you're saying I can set the psp to 333mhz? Thats awesome....is it easy to do?

DevHook only works with 1.50 PSP's. If you have a 2.60 or lower firmware PSP that does NOT have the TA-082 motherboard, I suggest you downgrade. And yes, it is very easy to set the PSP to 333 MHz and there is no harm to the PSP. I have been overclocking my PSP under heavy use for almost a year now.

Quote:

Originally Posted by chaos-is-me

you don't need Devhook is you are using the latest firmware! Devhook emulates firmware 2.00 and 2.50 on 1.50.

Yeah, if you are using a higher firmware, DevHook won't help you. Basically DevHook turns 1.50 PSP's into both 1.50 & 2.60. So you get the best of both worlds.
July 10th, 2006, 17:21
nexus68

Quote:

Originally Posted by Voltron

I'll stick with DevHook & Sony's browser on 2.50 firmware. Set DevHook to 333Mhz and Sony's browser is then FAAAST! Also the "not enough memory" errors I would get when I had 2.00 firmware don't happen anymore.

for me i still have the "not enough memory" errors with 2.5 firmware. :( perhaps a bad dump.
July 10th, 2006, 23:12
NoQuarter

The version befor last was definitly the best as it had the fewest problems. I really love this port and have downloaded like crazy with it-although I haven't tried this release