Hi I have a similar problem. When I browse installable applications it says "Refreshed: Never (no applications available)." When I click on "ok" to refresh application list a screen saying "Downloading 1kb" pops up but nothing happens. Eventually when I click cancel it says "Refresh operation cancelled. Last refreshed list is shown."
I don't seem to have debfarm in applications catalogue. I am using OS2008 on a N800. Thanks