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Back to [[Labs/Ubiquity]]. | |||
<b>Note:</b> This is the tutorial for an old version of Ubiquity. For the latest version, please see [[Labs/Ubiquity/Latest Ubiquity User Tutorial]]. | |||
= Welcome = | = Welcome = | ||
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On Windows (XP and later), you don't need to install anything special, as Ubiquity will use the operating system's built-in "toaster"-style pop-up messaging. | On Windows (XP and later), you don't need to install anything special, as Ubiquity will use the operating system's built-in "toaster"-style pop-up messaging. | ||
On Linux, | On Linux, you shouldn't have to do anything special: just make sure you're updated to the latest version of Firefox. | ||
= The Basics = | = The Basics = | ||
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== Starting Ubiquity == | == Starting Ubiquity == | ||
If you haven't already done so, [https://people.mozilla.com/~avarma/ubiquity-0.1.xpi install Ubiquity]. Once you've done that, you can summon Ubiquity by tapping '''option-space''' on the Mac, or '''control-space''' if you're on Windows. | If you haven't already done so, [https://people.mozilla.com/~avarma/ubiquity-0.1.xpi install Ubiquity]. Once you've done that, you can summon Ubiquity by tapping '''option-space''' on the Mac, or '''control-space''' if you're on Windows. On Linux, try '''control-alt-space''' | ||
(On Linux, Ubiquity isn't fully supported yet. Some of the commands will work, but others won't. This is because we're missing a system to display output messages. See the section above.) | (On Linux, Ubiquity isn't fully supported yet. Some of the commands will work, but others won't. This is because we're missing a system to display output messages. See the section above.) | ||
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http://www.toolness.com/images/20080819155204.jpg | http://www.toolness.com/images/20080819155204.jpg | ||
You'll see that the top suggestion is "wikipedia chicago". If you the Return key now, this is the command that will be executed. But that's not what we want right now, so hit the <b>down arrow key</b> instead, to highlight the second suggestion: "weather chicago" | You'll see that the top suggestion is "wikipedia chicago". If you hit the Return key now, this is the command that will be executed. But that's not what we want right now, so hit the <b>down arrow key</b> instead, to highlight the second suggestion: "weather chicago" | ||
You can now see a preview of the weather forecast for Chicago. Hit return to go to the full weather report page on Wunderground.com. | You can now see a preview of the weather forecast for Chicago. Hit return to go to the full weather report page on Wunderground.com. | ||
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= Going Further = | = Going Further = | ||
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== Getting Help and Discovering Commands == | == Getting Help and Discovering Commands == | ||