Thread: ScummVM on N900
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Originally Posted by Dexter1759 View Post
Hi All,

I shall be getting my hands on my N900 tomorrow night and one of the first things I'd love to do is install ScummVM and install MI1, 2 & 3.

I'm a complete Maemo noob, so just had a quick scan through this thread.

Firstly, am I right in thinking I simply download the .deb file (in Linux speak are .deb files similar to .exe files that install/setup a program?) then install it via X-Terminal?

Secondly, does this automatically add it to my Apps Menu ?(therefore allowing me to add a shortcut on my desktop?)

Finally, how safe is it for a Maemo noob to do this? (I'm not going to be installing stuff "willy nilly" unless it's via the "proper" repositories through the App Manager - but ScummVM and maybe one or two others would be an exception to the rule)

One more side question actually, slightly off topic, but I have read (but don't fully understand) that maemo5 apps need to be "optified" otherwise you'll probably run out of safe for app pretty quick, do I need to worry about htis when install ScummVM, via this method?

Many thanks in advance, for answering any of the above questions.
yes, you can install it via console (get the rootsh app first)

yes you will see an icon in the apps(more) menu and you will be able to place it onto the desktop like every other app

but just to be clear, you won't be able to save or do anything that requires proper key mapping as there is no built that fully supports the n900 yet!

hope that helps