Gears is a plug-in that extends your browser to create a richer platform for web applications. For example, webmasters can use Gears on their websites to let users access information offline or provide you with content based on your geographical location. To install Gears, visit http://gears.google.com.
Gears was designed to be used on both Google and non-Google sites. A number of web applications currently make use of Gears, including two Google products: Google Reader and Google Docs. Additionally, Zoho and Remember the Milk have been using Gears since its original launch. If you’re running Windows Mobile on your cellphone, Picasa Web Albums also makes use of Gears.
Gears was designed to be used on both Google and non-Google sites. A number of web applications currently make use of Gears, including two Google products: Google Reader and Google Docs. Additionally, Zoho and Remember the Milk have been using Gears since its original launch. If you’re running Windows Mobile on your cellphone, Picasa Web Albums also makes use of Gears.
Gears works with a select group of sites that are specifically designed for compatibility. When you visit a site that’s configured to work with Gears, you should see a message stating “The website below wants to use Gears.” If you’d like to allow the use of Gears on this site, simply check the box next to “I trust this site. Allow it to use Gears.” and click the Allow button.
Note: Once you’ve allowed a site to use Gears, you won’t see this message again on that site.
To use Gears, you’ll need Linux with Firefox 1.5+
Offline data location
Linux Firefox: Database files are stored in the user home directory. /.mozilla/firefox/{PROFILE}.default/Google Gears for Firefox
To install Gears, follow these steps:
Note: You need to be connected to the Internet to install Gears.
- Sign in to an account with administrative rights.
- Download Gears from the Gears homepage.
- Open the downloaded file.
- Restart your browser. Gears won’t be usable until your browser has been restarted.
For more details visit http://gears.google.com/support/