So I've just done a clean install and want to make my N900 the best possible device it can be.

Please can anyone recommend the programs, apps and widgets I should install on it now to get the most out of it? Ones that you couldn't do without or ones that make the N900 experience what it is for you.

For arguments sake, lets say I am a complete noob when it comes to the device so if the program needs any special method to install or configure, please could you explain how to do it or direct me to a thread that has the answer?

Many thanks guys!

you should try this first :P

http://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php?t=73315

If you are a complete noob, start of with maemodder and read EVERY mortal thing on the wiki.

You have to be shitting me. Don't try that.

It's completely and utterly dependent on what you want from it.

Obviously if you're into games, then you'd install games.

If you're into GPS cacheing then there's apps for that.

I'd install Faster Application Manager and then never go back to the built-in app manager.

Then just browse, read, google, etc, etc. And enjoy

easy debian is a must have

It really depends as per your interest and how you want to use your N900. Some apps i would recommend are
AdBlock Plus
BluezWitch
CSSU Features Configuration http://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php?t=70427
Call forwarding
Conversations Inbox Desktop Widget
CuteTube http://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php?t=71826
Custom Operator Name Widget
Extended Call Log http://www.nokian900applications.com...or-nokia-n900/
Flashlight
Flashlight-extra
FreOffice
Healthcheck http://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php?t=45453
Hermes
Lens Cover Reminder
MaeModder http://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php?t=67989
Outcoming Call Vibro
Powatool
Rootsh
Swappolube http://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php?t=62312
Tweak Flash Plugin ( to play youtube videos in Face Book)
Tweakr
Tracker Cfg
Theme Customizer

Games: Again, this depends upon your interest
Angry Birds
BounceBounce
Flobby
Paper Toss
Hangman

... to name a few

You could supply some info on what you want to do.

Do you just want to watch videos?, or play games?
Do you want to be able to "hack" anything hehehe
Do you want to make you own radio broadcast?

Theres no end to the possibilities when you have a N900


Just like the other day i saw a commercial from home.dk, it is a real estate "agent" and they have made an app so you can use an iPhone or Android device to search for homes.
Now this really shows what kind of a device that the N900 is, i just opened MicroB, typed in home.dk and i could just use the site like i would on a computer with WIN/LINUX/MAC, no need for apps....
Apps are for loser devices, when you have a brilliant browser and a Terminal then you do just about anything.
Only thing we need on the N900 is full flash 10 support.....

I Don't mean to be bias but. If you love browsing then click on my signature. It's very easy I promise you that

hands up for flash ( again ) (sighs) ahhh,rest scomic just make a habbit to visit this place eachday ,there is more than you would ever expect !! shakira's hips dont lie and N900 user dont just cry )) hehe ..
flash support desperately needed ..even apple has become more advanced with the app (i-swifter)
come on great peepz ,looking at ya,waiting for your turn to smack all flash thingies ))
scomic as N900 states ( nothing is impossible ) so just keep on watching and following ))