Active Topics

 


Reply
Thread Tools
kahf is offline kahf
2010-05-30 , 15:15
Posts: 3 | Thanked: 0 times | Joined on May 2010 @ glasgow, scotland
#1
Hi all,

I'm getting my first taste of Maemo tomorrow with the N900.

Although a hardcore Symbian fan, I'm switching to Maemo with a firm belief that it will define future for smart-phone/tablets.

I'd like to gain some tips into setting up my N900.
I've heard stuff like 'repositories' , 'sudo' ' root access'
and a few others which i'm clueless about

So am hoping to get some pointers on what to get done once i pop the cherry (important install/un installs, etc)

Cheers!
 
resplendent2209 is offline resplendent2209
2010-05-30 , 15:19
Posts: 330 | Thanked: 82 times | Joined on May 2010 @ Mumbai, India and Amherst, USA (Current Location)
#2
Get used to the phone first and then search the forum. Your questions have been answered here long back.
 
xomm's Avatar
xomm is offline xomm
2010-05-30 , 15:30
Posts: 609 | Thanked: 243 times | Joined on Jan 2010 @ Eastern USA
#3
Originally Posted by kahf View Post
Hi all,

I'm getting my first taste of Maemo tomorrow with the N900.

Although a hardcore Symbian fan, I'm switching to Maemo with a firm belief that it will define future for smart-phone/tablets.

I'd like to gain some tips into setting up my N900.
I've heard stuff like 'repositories' , 'sudo' ' root access'
and a few others which i'm clueless about

So am hoping to get some pointers on what to get done once i pop the cherry (important install/un installs, etc)

Cheers!
Well, Maemo will be the father (or mother, take your pick) of MeeGo within the year.

Repositories:

These are lists of applications. Usually the pre-installed repositories are good enough for end-users. The pre-installed ones are where the stable applications are.

They're the firmware, Nokia applications, Ovi Store, and Extras repositories.

There are two more official repositories:

Extras-Testing, which is a beta stage repository (to get feedback on bugs before it gets to extras). You shouldn't wander too much here, but if an application is there, the developer has deemed it safe enough for public use.

Extras-Devel, which is an alpha stage repository, and shouldn't be touched unless you know what you're doing.

There are also various unofficial repositories, like qole's.

Sudo and Root Access

Prerequisite application: rootsh (in Extras)

Root is basically the "super-administrator" account in Linux.

Normally, there are locks in place to prevent you from severely damaging system files.

If you use the command
Code:
sudo gainroot
in the Terminal, you become Root, and have access to modifying those system files.

This can be useful for modding or fixing files, but if you make a critical mistake, you might have to reflash (similar to a reformat on Windows).

If you live on the safe side, there's no worries, but just remember that some of the modding software, like powatool, make use of the sudo command in the background.

Hope this helps, and welcome to the community.
__________________
==In school once again. Free time limited to night, holidays and weekends.==
Hi! I'm Andy, a Maemo Greeter! I'm also a moderator of the Applications, Nokia N900, and Maemo 5/Fremantle forums.
Useful Links: Maemo Wiki Main Page, New users start here, Beginners' wiki page, Maemo5 101, Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
 Also, pin yourself in the map! Maemo Map. Send me a PM (Private Message) if I leave you hanging on a problem (or if you need more help).
 Owner of both a N800 and N900; Active community member since Jan 2010. You've been xommified! - My blog.
 
ed00's Avatar
ed00 is offline ed00
2010-05-30 , 15:31
Posts: 277 | Thanked: 215 times | Joined on Dec 2009
#4
read, use search and read again...
 
msa's Avatar
msa is offline msa
2010-05-30 , 15:33
Posts: 909 | Thanked: 216 times | Joined on Nov 2009 @ Bremen, Germany
#5
Originally Posted by kahf View Post
I'm switching to Maemo with a firm belief that it will define future for smart-phone/tablets.
i have bad news for you...
 
ossipena's Avatar
ossipena is offline ossipena
2010-05-30 , 15:33
Posts: 3,159 | Thanked: 2,023 times | Joined on Feb 2008 @ Finland
#6
use the wiki, luke

(look at my signature)
__________________
Want to know something?
K.I.S.S. approach:
wiki category:beginners. Browse it through and you'll be much wiser!
If the link doesn't help, just use
Google Custom Search
 

The Following User Says Thank You to ossipena For This Useful Post:
extendedping is offline extendedping
2010-05-30 , 15:35
Posts: 838 | Thanked: 292 times | Joined on Apr 2010
#7
I'm pretty sure this is a joke.

good one you got em....
 
xomm's Avatar
xomm is offline xomm
2010-05-30 , 15:38
Posts: 609 | Thanked: 243 times | Joined on Jan 2010 @ Eastern USA
#8
Why all the long faces?

Yeah, if it's not too late already, kahf, you might want to wait until the Harmattan, or MeeGo (two different things, for now) device comes out,
__________________
==In school once again. Free time limited to night, holidays and weekends.==
Hi! I'm Andy, a Maemo Greeter! I'm also a moderator of the Applications, Nokia N900, and Maemo 5/Fremantle forums.
Useful Links: Maemo Wiki Main Page, New users start here, Beginners' wiki page, Maemo5 101, Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
 Also, pin yourself in the map! Maemo Map. Send me a PM (Private Message) if I leave you hanging on a problem (or if you need more help).
 Owner of both a N800 and N900; Active community member since Jan 2010. You've been xommified! - My blog.
 
Reply

« Previous Thread | Next Thread »

 
Forum Jump


All times are GMT. The time now is 20:07.

Contact Us - Home - Archive - Top