How Do You Install Web Browser on Mobile Internet Device Running Ubuntu Linux 2.6.29

DaveCandy · 05-06-2011, 10:05 PM

Greetings all your Linux Mobile Experts:

I am a Linux noob and really don't know anything about tablet PCs.

I recently purchased a Cisco Home Energy Management System. This runs Ubuntu Linux 2.6.29 for Mobile Internet Device (MID).

Here are the complete specs:

http://www.cisco.com/web/consumer/pd..._603194_v2.pdf

While not the original intention, I would like to be able to install a web browser on this device.

How would I go about doing this? My desktop is Windows based, in case that is important.

Also, there doesn't seem to be a power button? How do I shut down?

Thanks for all your help! I look forward to learning more about Linux.

MS3FGX · 05-08-2011, 01:59 AM

Is there any official provision for connecting to this device and installing software? Are you able to get shell access to it currently?

The PDF only seems to mention HTTP/HTTPS as interface protocols, so I am guessing you are limited to just a web-interface for configuration. See if there are any options to enable Telnet or SSH, which would at least be a start. From there you can look into adding software and making modifications, though there is no telling what steps may have been taken to prevent modification of the device's software.

DaveCandy · 05-09-2011, 03:02 PM

I think I may need to find a local shop/tech to take this device to. I have no idea how to do any of your suggestions. I am a total noob.

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Originally Posted by MS3FGX

Is there any official provision for connecting to this device and installing software? Are you able to get shell access to it currently?

The PDF only seems to mention HTTP/HTTPS as interface protocols, so I am guessing you are limited to just a web-interface for configuration. See if there are any options to enable Telnet or SSH, which would at least be a start. From there you can look into adding software and making modifications, though there is no telling what steps may have been taken to prevent modification of the device's software.

DaveCandy · 05-11-2011, 05:27 PM

NOTE: This is more of a rant than a question.

I e-mailed and called Cisco to see if they could do a little hand holding. I thought that they would be able to give me detailed instructions on the usage of their device. I emailed them a few questions. The reply was the link to the device page on Cisco.com. I then decided calling might be a better option. I really don't think they know that they made this device. The second question the Technical Support Rep asked me was, "Is that a Cisco device?" Not a good sign.

The freeze frame of the video on their website shows the device with many, many applications:

http://www.cisco.com/web/consumer/products/hem.html

I believe that this device should be able to connect to the Android Marketplace. The only issue is I do not know how to access it and neither does Cisco. This device would be so much more valuable to me, if I could access the Android Marketplace. I would then be able to easily download a web browser.

If anyone has any ideas, please let me know.