Install Apps from maemo.org
 

Hi all Having a few problems install apps from there site I use my 770 go to the item I want to download and download it. When I install it it opens up application manager and that is it. How can I install apps I want any help Thanks:)

some the apps I want so far are

fbreader
gre pim
idea
claws-mail
minimo
osso-xterm

Re: Install Apps from maemo.org
 

millwall,

Do you know about adding repositories? For example, to install claws-mail on a 770 you have to have add the following repository:

Address: http://www.claws-mail.org/maemo
Distribution: mistral
Components: user

Without this repository it won't install. Also, I believe in most cases, if not all, you need to have a live Internet connection while installing, not just to download the install file. Hope this helps.

Re: Install Apps from maemo.org
 

Yeah I do know about that but every time I try add one I just get unable to refresh list last refreshed list is shown :(

Re: Install Apps from maemo.org
 

That means you did a typo somewhere or some of the repository servers are temporarily unavailable. Try to disable them one by one, when you disable the problematic repo, update will be finished succesfully.

Re: Install Apps from maemo.org
 

Are they down a lot as I have been trying since yesterday and I know the spelling is ok as check it 100 times. :( Is there no other way to get them on my nokia ??

Re: Install Apps from maemo.org
 

Sorry for the stupid question :-) but does the internet connection works flawlessly, you're sure? Sounds a bit like a magic that correct repositories in the list can't be updated.
There is another way: with apt-get under root, but I think it is equal to what Application Manager does.

Re: Install Apps from maemo.org
 

It could be the net connection so I will try when I am at home then see what happens :) also how do I find the repositories for the other software I want download?

Re: Install Apps from maemo.org
 

I know 3 ways:

1)maemo.org and then Downloads, search there.
2)maemo.org and then Repositories, select your ITOS version.
3)Ask google: software_name maemo

Re: Install Apps from maemo.org
 

Thanks I will have go see how i get on :)

Re: Install Apps from maemo.org
 

Yay I seem to have it sorted now :)