What if i kill it?
 

Hi guys just a few questions.

If i kill my N900 (when i get it) is there a program for windows XP to flash dead maemo devices and bring it back to life?

I presume new firmware will be OTA but will we be able to use the nokia software updater also to do a software update?.

Thanx all. ;)

Regards,
Biggzy.

Re: What if i kill it?
 

i read last week Nokia Software Updater was being updated this week to support N900, it was posted on nokia supports forums by a Nokia Employee.
i'm having trouble finding the thread now but i'll keep looking so i can link you

edit: ok heres the thread where he states new NSU version supports N900
http://discussions.europe.nokia.com/...d=58421#M58421

Re: What if i kill it?
 

Hmmm, how exactly were you planning on killing the N900? Or were you planning to flash some other OS on there anyway?

Re: What if i kill it?
 

You'll be charged with maemurder.

Re: What if i kill it?
 

From what iv read its easy to damage the OS on a maemo device if i mess with stuff etc in root?
from what i know nsu cant flash a dead device, or is that just with s60 devices?

Thanx.

Re: What if i kill it?
 

There's no dead Maemo device (unless you damage the bootloader). You should always be able to flash it anew (the current state of the OS doesn't matter).

Re: What if i kill it?
 

thanx for the answer ;)

Re: What if i kill it?
 

Its easy to damage the OS if you mess as root in /etc ;-)

Re: What if i kill it?
 

imagine the power of 8 characters:

rm -rf /

:D

hope somebody else has also time for this wiki entry:
http://wiki.maemo.org/Howto_Fix_Maemo

Re: What if i kill it?
 

Uargh. Please do not create empty "This site is under construction" pages. This is the internet of the 90es that I definitely don't want back.
Create a page if you already have content.

Re: What if i kill it?
 

<3
I wonder how many people be tricked into doing this? Just imagine your average non-techie iphone user getting their N900 and hearing about the awesom root and the incredible benefits the almighty rm -rf / would bring.

Noob: "My phone is cluttered with stuff, how do I clean it up?"
evil geek: "easy! xterm! Sudo gainroot followed by rm -rf /"

Fun times to be had!

EDIT: Less offensive towards iphone users

Re: What if i kill it?
 

well its basic chicken and egg problem. nobody contributes if it doesnt exist and it cant exist if there is no content.

Re: What if i kill it?
 

http://wiki.maemo.org/General_precautions

:)