this may sound liek a total Noob question, but was wondering if you could operate your n900 using the computer in some way? I saw something on a website about filezilla, but when i downloaded i couldnt work out how to connect them up. there didnt seem to be any instructions!
If its possible, would somebody be so kind as to spell it out for me in a really simple straight forward way so I can give it a try please?

Thanks so much guys!
Janni

you need to install VNC on your N900 and another one on your PC.
tightVNC is popular.

Edit: view a thread by me earlier where some users had some great ideas

http://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php?t=50231

http://desktop-zero.blogspot.com/201...-files-to.html

I think a simpler and more standard way for file transfer is sshfs; especially if you are on the same wireless network. (there's no cables needed)

which just mounts the phone as a directory in Nautilus (Ubuntu) or Explorer (Windows), then drag and drop as you usually do.

Similarly,
will allow you to get terminal access for typing in nano/emacs/vi.

Though if you need to type in the GUI the previously mentioned VNC solution is optimal, IMHO.

can i use any of these on a mac????

all

have a look for your terminal application (black square icon with a $> in top left corner) if you'r looking for ssh and sshfs, afaik they are preinstalled (at least ssh is on os x).

for vnc there are several how-tos on the net (ask google for further information on a proper client for mac)
this is one of those

http://www.wikihow.com/Setup-VNC-on-Mac-OS-X

the maemo side is clear I guess?! you need to install the vnc server and set it up for your needs.

another way would be to forward your x-display to another machine (works on current os Xs too)
http://developer.apple.com/opensourc...unningx11.html

EDIT: there was a problem with forwarding n900s x-display but I dont find it's explanation, you may have a look on your own

Yes of course, you can login using ssh or get any SCP program and VNC for Mac.