WRC App / Formula 1
 

I saw this app on the WRC web site..

http://www.wrc.com/fanzone/wrc-social/wrc-app/

I wondered it if was possible to get it to work on maemo too?

Re: WRC App
 

Unfortunately no. It's a closed application. Maybe write to them and ask to port it to the N900?

Re: WRC App
 

I have emailed them already you can do it here

http://www.wrc.com/contact-us/

the more the merryer would be a good thing

Re: WRC App
 

i mailed them too :cool:

Re: WRC App
 

have not had a reply thou , very disappointed by that !!

Re: WRC App
 

this is nifty. reminds me of the F1 app too.

Re: WRC App
 

I have ported live-f1 package for the N900 (see attachment) ;).

It feetch datas from http://www.formula1.com/live_timing/

The obligatory screenshots :


Hope you like ...

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Re: WRC App
 

can you not do this for the wrc then !!

Re: WRC App / Formula 1
 

has any one managed to install this?

I get an 'unistallable' message

Re: WRC App / Formula 1
 

Can you please try to install it under the console with root access ?

You need to have root access, please have a look to http://wiki.maemo.org/Root_access

When you have root access, copy the '.deb' package somewhere on your device, change to the directory where you have put the package and install it like this :

If it fail, please come back here, and post the error ...

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Re: WRC App / Formula 1
 

thanks for the help..

I placed the deb file on the root directory of the N900

I entered the code you gave me, and I got the error:

'dpkg: error processing live-f1_0.2.10-1maemo1_armel.deb (--install):
cannot access archive: no such file or directory
Errors were encountered while processing:
live-f1_0.2.10-1maemo1_armel.deb'

Re: WRC App / Formula 1
 

Seem like you are not at the right place when trying to 'dpkg -i live-f1_0.2.10-1maemo1_armel.deb' command.

So, as root, type that, wait until it finish, and come back here to report any error :

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Re: WRC App / Formula 1
 

@batman
You are not using correct path to file or file name is wrong. Open the file using built in file browser. It will automatically start App Man.
Or use TAB(Ctrl+i) in terminal to pinpoint the .deb file.

Re: WRC App / Formula 1
 

ok so the 'live-f1_0.2.10-1maemo1_armel.deb' file is on the root directory of the N900

I then go into xterminal and type:

sudo gainroot
Root shell enabled


BusyBox v1.10.2 (Debian 3:1.10.2.legal_losso30+0m5) built_in shell (ash)
Enter 'help' for a list of built_in commands.

/home/user # dpkg -i $(find /home/user -name live-f1_0.2.10-1maemo1_armel.deb -type f)
(Reading database ... 27364 files and directories currently installed.)
Preparing to replace live-f1 0.2.10-1maemo1 (using .../live-f1_0.2.10-1maemo1_armel.deb) ...
Unpacking replacement live-f1 ...
dpkg: dependency problems prevent configuration of live-f1:
live-f1 depends on libneon27 (>= 0.29.3); however:
Package libneon27 is not installed.
dpkg: error processing live-f1 (--install):
dependency problems - leaving unconfigured
Errors were encountered while processing:
live-f1

Re: WRC App / Formula 1
 

When I downloaded the file I initially tried to open it using the file browser.. it was uninstallable.

the message given:

'Unable to update 'live-f1'.
Incompatible application package'

so I am trying to install it using command prompts

Re: WRC App / Formula 1
 

Ok, so, no problems here ;):

Always as root, do that :

As usual now, report next error if some more come ...

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Re: WRC App / Formula 1
 

Once again; thank you very much for the help..

what is libneon27?

when I input the command you gave me this is what it returns..


/home/user # apt-get install libneon27 && dpkg -i $(find /home/user -name live-f1_0.2.10-1maemo1_armel.deb -type f)
Reading package lists... Done
Building dependency tree
Reading state information... Done
Package libneon27 is not available, but is referred to by another package.
This may mean that the package is missing, has been obsoleted, or is only available from another source
E: Package libneon27 has no installation candidate
/home/user #

Re: WRC App / Formula 1
 

Hehehe :D

You need to add the 'Extra-Devel' repository ...

To activate :

Start Application manager –> Application catalogs –> New
Catalog name: Maemo Extras-devel
Web address: http://repository.maemo.org/extras-devel/
Distribution: fremantle
Components: free non-free

Leave the Application manager update the new repository, then come back to console and as root :

As usual now, report next error if some more come ...

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Re: WRC App / Formula 1
 

done.. :)

but I can't see live-f1 in the application list..

and when I click on the deb file using the nokia file manager it still gives the message:

'Unable to update 'live-f1'.
Incompatible application package'

I also looked for the live-f1 app in the extras-devil repository after running the above command you gave me and I couldn't see anything there either..

I switched the extras-devil repository off now (unless I need to switch it back on?)

Re: WRC App / Formula 1
 

live-f1 is a console application, then just launch the console, and as simple user type :

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Re: WRC App / Formula 1
 

done..

but I can't see live-f1 in the application list..

and when I click on the deb file using the nokia file manager it still gives the message:

'Unable to update 'live-f1'.
Incompatible application package'

I also looked for the live-f1 app in the extras-devil repository after running the above command you gave me and I couldn't see anything there either..

I switched the extras-devil repository off now (unless I need to switch it back on?)

Re: WRC App / Formula 1
 

ok I typed:

live-f1

it requested my email address and password which I enter as prompted. it returns the message:

live-f1: login request failed: Could not resolve hostname 'live-timing.formula1.com': Host not found


is there a way to re-enter my email and password? (its possible that I mistyped it..)

Re: WRC App / Formula 1
 

live-f1 is a console application, then just launch the console, and as simple user type :

It ask you for your account the 1st you launch it.

Obviously you already created a free account for live timing on the site http://www.formula1.com/live_timing/

If you made a mistake, then in the console type :

Hope it help ...

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Re: WRC App / Formula 1
 

yes :)

I went and registered before I tried to install initially. I am currently logged into http://www.formula1.com/mobile_servi...ve_timing.html
on my PC.. I wonder if that was the problem??

Re: WRC App / Formula 1
 

Nope..

I've logged out of the web site on my pc and re-entered my email and password. It is still coming back with the message:

live-f1: login request failed: Could not resolve hostname 'live-timing.formula1.com':Host not found

Re: WRC App / Formula 1
 

It's better if you connect your N900 to the internet before launching the program :D

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Re: WRC App / Formula 1
 

ok.. I restarted :)

it appears to have accepted my email and password now

but now it returns the message:

live-f1: insufficient lines on display

Re: WRC App / Formula 1
 

:) decrease font size of the console step by step using the volume switcher, also click on the full screen icon of the console toolbar (at the bottom right) ...

Enjoy !!!

Re: WRC App / Formula 1
 

Yayyyyy :D

merci beaucoup you are very kind, thank you very much for all the help

Re: WRC App / Formula 1
 

Ok, no problems.

Next time, ask for that at least one day before the GP Live :D

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PS : IIRC live-f1 work also during practices & qualifying sessions ...

Re: WRC App / Formula 1
 

I know this is abit cocky after you've been so kind and generous with your time allready :) but do you know if there is any movement on the WRC app?

(sorry I'm not as technical as you - I don't understand how easy or hard it is to port forward an application)

Re: WRC App / Formula 1
 

To be honest, I just go to see what you are talking about, and if I understand correctly, it's not something like F1 live timing.

It look like WRC news feetching application (like RSS Feed reader).

I have just search for source code somewhere, but no source code at all ...

It's better to ask them to provide a port for the N900.

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Re: WRC App / Formula 1
 

on a totaly different note now.. I am trying to make a command line execution widget for this (if its possible)

I wanted to run 2 desktop commands if possible infact.. but I can't figure out how to input the code or if its even possible..

the first was for a command line app live-f1 which logs you into and gives you the stats at http://www.formula1.com/live_timing/
the command for which is just:

live-f1


the second is for a customised kernel:

sudo gainroot
/home/user # /usr/sbin/kernel-load /home/user/MyDocs/kernel.txt

Re: WRC App / Formula 1
 

Well, for the 1st thing, I'm working on that right now, it already work, but I can't figure out why the Icon is not displayed properly on the desktop of my N900.

Also I need to find a way to launch it in full screen, with the right font size.

Concerning the 2nd thing, it would be better to search this forum for detailed explanation of custom kernel installation and more ...

Anyhow here is a good starting point with these 2 thread I found :

- http://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php?t=61887
- http://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php?t=64170

I am busy to upgrade my device with pr1.3 update, then working back on 1st thing (don't expect a quick reply) ...

Re: WRC App / Formula 1
 

are you creating a icon to launch xterminal in full screen? (are you using queen beecon widget to create this button?)

have you had any success in creating an F1 button to launch the http://www.formula1.com/live_timing/ in xterminal in full screen and with the correct font size?

Re: WRC App / Formula 1
 

Ok,

I have created the '.desktop' file to be able to launch the program, I have also prepared an Icon but I'm unable to set this icon for the '.desktop' file :-(

Also I don't know how to specify the full screen & font options when launching xterminal.

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