here's a PKGBUILD for the new 7.21 opera that was just released. In case anyone is interested.
source=(ftp://my.opera.com/pub/opera/linux/721/final/en/i386/static/$pkgname-$pkgver-20031006.1-static-qt.i386.tar.gz)
Thanks for the code.
I tried the ftp address and Opera 7.21 is not yet released. Its still 7.20 beta.
ftp://my.opera.com/pub/opera/linux/
pkgname=opera
pkgver=7.21
pkgrel=0.1
pkgdesc="Opera web browser."
url="www.opera.com"
source=(ftp://my.opera.com/pub/opera/linux/721/final/en/i386/static/$pkgname-$pkgver-20031006.1-static-qt.i386.tar.gz)
build() {
cd $startdir/src/$pkgname-$pkgver-20031006.1-static-qt.i386
./install.sh --prefix=$startdir/pkg/opt/opera
sed -i "s|/var/tmp/opera/pkg/opt|/opt|g" $startdir/pkg/opt/opera/bin/opera
}
rasat, did you create your own package for opera or did you use the installer?
I used Opera's tarball installer. Easy to install (files are in binary format):
<b>1.</b> Download stable 7.11 tarball (choose option "tar.gz - QT Static ( 5Mb))
http://www.opera.com/download/index.dml?platform=linux
<b>Note:</b> Version 7.20b7 is not stable
<b>2.</b> Uncompress and install (in root):
# tar zxvf opera-7.11-20030515.1-static-qt.i386.tar.gz
# cd opera-7.11-20030515.1-static-qt.i386
# ./install.sh
Say "yes" to all questions
<b>3.</b> Go to user mode and run in terminal (or make an icon):
# opera
PS.
If no root access, uncompress in user mode and run "opera".
If I see Opera becoming popular among AL users, I will make an AL packages.
The way things stand at the moment I'm using sylpheed. It's extemely quick...
I thought I'd take a look at Thunderbird, but building a package for it at this point may require more of my time than I'm prepared to give it.
I did a test. Thunderbird install process is same as Opera, easy. But if you look for a quick program, its rather slow and bulky (40Mb). Beside this, its good.
]]>Thanks for pointing me to Opera, rasat. I've had no experience with it whatsoever but there's nothing quite like the recommendation of a satisfied user. The way things stand at the moment I'm using sylpheed. It's extemely quick but there are drawbacks: no http support as far as I can tell. That's a big one too in my mind. If I get the chance I thought I'd take a look at Thunderbird, but building a package for it at this point may require more of my time than I'm prepared to give it. God knows where I go near term after sylpheed.
Thanks for writing.
jlowell
]]>First of all, welcome to the Arch Linux Forum, pvm!
You know, I just noticed that this thread was still active. I had pulled away from it to deal with some terminal questions and almost missed your suggestion that I try evolution. Well, truthfully, I had, in fact, considered evolution but its been my impression that it is dependent upon the gnome DE. I'm running xfwm4 here as a stand-alone WM with just enough added on to make it practical, a taskbar, for example. I reach a menu by right-clicking, there are no icons. Pretty much barebones, but its fast as the wind. And, if I may digress, that's one thing I'll say for sylpheed, its the fastest mail client I've ever used. So anyway, I don't think I can use evolution with this approach. I've given up on DEs.
Thanks for your suggestion.
jlowell
]]>I'd appreciate having the recommendation of a stand-alone e-mail programs that would function well and look decent. Thoughts?
You are asking for a separate mail program, but if you are stil looking for a combined browser/mail package, try Opera. After shifting from Mozilla and also had tried few other browser/mail, I don't want to use any other programs. What made me to like Opera was the browser speed and it's excellent mail handling system showing inbox mails through different views (unread, received, mailing lists, attachments, labels, active contacts and spam). I am receiving lot of mails and this is first time when I can properly take care of them.
Currently, there is no AL package for Opera.
http://www.opera.com/
http://www.opera.com/graphics/docs/scre … sion=f2934
http://my.opera.com/customize/skins/
Dont be fooled by the low release number, it was based off of Mozilla Mail 1.4, so its very stable.
0.3 is very nice though, try it out.
]]>See what happens to you when you've passed your 63rd birthday, you read Thunderbird and Firebird as the same word. I know, I know, next it's falling down and not being able to get up and occasional bouts of incontinence. I'm ready for that.
Seriously, I had no idea that there was or even might be such a thing as Thunderbird. I removed Mozilla 1.4 and replaced it with Firebird and liked what I saw but I thought I'd have to locate an unrelated mail client. How long do you think it will it be before Thunderbird is released?
While I like the way Firebird looks, I notice that it can be a shade flaky at times. Is this me or is this a known attribute of Firebird?
jlowell
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