I use a Nokia 770 as a dedicated ebook reader and am unable to connect to my wireless router.

I would like to find downloads for reflashing and installing FBReader offline from Windows 7. I haven't been able to find a single site that I can connect to for downloads.

Which OS would be best and where can I download a package that I can Install from my Windows laptop?

Where can I find a FBReader package that I can install onto the Nokia from my Windows laptop?

Thanks.

For reflashing I would suggest hackers edition 2007...
you could go with the latest 2008...but you may find it has some issues...I have found in the past it had some quirks. But hackers 2008 will have more and greater compat with apps that are in line with diablo/ chinook.
https://web.archive.org/web/20131117.../#sdk_releases

As far as host computers go...
If you are a M$ user...xp works best and least issue free.
win7 can work alright ...installing libusb will most likely be necessary.

"Where can I find a FBReader package that I can install onto the Nokia from my Windows laptop?"
I don't particularly see the need...since you should be able to automatically install all the catalogues necessary for the 770 FROM your 770 via gronmayer...(WARNING! make sure to disable or remove current catalogues from the application manager (under the drop down menu in app. man. under "tools" then in "Application Catalogue") BEFORE adding gronmayers epic 770 list . Otherwise conflicts will occur.)
Then just open your application manager and install fbreader.
OR
From your 770 ...Just go to the download section here at Meamo Central click on os2006 or os2007 or os2008 ...depending on the firmware you are decided on running...and hunt down fbreader there...hit the install arrow

If you wish to have a ton of potential applications to download...

I'd suggest checking out gronmayer's and specifically use the search function for fbreader to narrow the search for the package and make sure it works with your 770. Odds are there are fbreader packages there meant for other os's that may or may not work. some testing may be needed to find the right fbreader packages for you and the os you wish to run whether it is official nokia 2005 - ...or either of the hacker editions...

good luck.

Could you tell me exactly how to flash the Nokia with Windows?

I really appreciate your aid.

Jeez....
It's been a looong time since I flashed my 770...
I'd suggest a prewritten walkthrough like....
this one..
http://mg.pov.lt/770/reflash.html
It's for os2006 and as well you would need a linux system on pc running to flash. I'd suggest booting up your pc with buntu or debian on a usb flash stick and doing it that way. Easiest. Without a lot of time or hassle or mucking with your win7.
http://www.schoenke.com/tyler/nokia770/#InitialSetup
this section...hell this page was also invaluable...
http://www.kolor.com/wiki-en/action/...d_on_Nokia_770

Was able to use the Nokia Internet Tablet Software Update Wizard and load any of the 770 OS.

None of the Maemo OS will allow connecting to the internet, so I'm trying to find out how to load FBReader offline from my PC.

1- Great ...you reflashed.
2- What on earth are you talking about?
Of course you can connect to the internet.
you do have wifi at home correct?
or there is a coffee shop nearby you can test your connection on...correct?
then go into the menu and look for your connectivity settings...you should be able to set them according and specifically for your wifi..or seek wifi connections automatically...
I really suggest you google on the needed topics...and / or read up on the manuals in the wiki.
It seems to me you really need to bone-up on the basics.

Actually, I've been reading every article I can find. You gave the only advice that worked for flashing.

Connecting the 770 to wifi has been a problem for a long time, according to what I've found.. I've only gotten OS2005 to find any of my wireless routers and none of the OS's will work with "n". None of the other OS's find any of my routers. There are articles about 2.4GHZ and other problems. Kinda over my head.

I can live without wifi, but it does make installing FBReader difficult for me.

I do appreciate your advice, especially since one of my dead 770's now works perfectly after being flashed.

Yeah the 770 has some issues with connectivity.
Solving them requires some small study and application of it.
But in the end it is easier than the following...

As far as installing apps offline.
As I mentioned ...keep in mind ....gronmayers meta cat. ...
other than that...
you still can go into the downloads section of maemo here...
on your win7 pc...
pick the apps you wish...hit the big green obvious download arrow...
and save the app to your pc...then transfer it over to your 770 via usb.
If you feel adventurous and wish to try more demanding apps which require dependencies which are not included with the app. ...
there are plenty of methods to achieve what you need to in round about ways.

If you need your fb fix right now.
and you just aren't interested at this time in spending the time...
here you go
https://fbreader.org/content/maemo

It solves the immediate fbreader need.
But does not solve the bigger issues.
You need to get your wifi working.
then everything is easily installed.
Otherwise you will not just be downloading on to your pc and then transferring to your 770 the apps you later will desire...but more than likely all the needed dependencies as well.
I highly suggest you solve your connectivity issues.

Bless you my son. Now have OS2007 Hacker Edition and FBReader.

Figured out to copy the files to the SD card and install from File Manager.

Will try to connect to wifi at McDonalds or somewhere to see if that will work.

I really love the Nokia's as ebook readers. So portable. The one "we" just fixed was $13 on Ebay. Just won an N800 for $17 to play with next.