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What is a repository? and other noobness
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braveally
2008-02-13 , 21:32
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I'm anxiously awaiting the delivery of my N810. I got it from CompUPlus.com for $398. Anyway, I've been looking through trying to assimilate as much information as possible. One thing I don't understand is installing programs and what the Repository is for. i see on maemo.org and other sites have an "install now" button, but i'm also hearing that you need repositories for some programs or they won't install/work. Can someone help me understand what these are for? Is it like drivers for windows or something? What purpose do they serve? Obviously i'm new to linux and plan on getting comfortable through this little device. I just don't want to brick it being too curious (long history of bricked devices while trying to push the limits). Thanks!
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