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2010-03-04
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download some very handy apps like data monitor, conversations app, pidgin (msn), jukispot is also helpful depends what u want to do
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2010-03-04
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Originally Posted by Maca0716
Hi guys i just got my N900 today and i am quickly trying to absorb as much info as possible, i found this forum from the Vodafone website and it seems very cool so far.
Anyway back to my topic question what are the first 5-10 things i should really do before i start using my n900 properly?.
Also i have very little Linux experience is that ok for people to post here? one of the reasons i was a little scared of getting the N900 is that a lot of people using it seem very tech savvy and know a lot about how to do this and that heh.
Oh well enough rambling on
Welcome to the forums!!!
And welcome to the land of Maemo
There are looooads of things you can read up on, so may take you a few weeks, hehe.
Do not worry about the linux part - i started with no knowledge whatsoever
- only way to learn is to try Best starting point is here - http://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php?t=36978
Then there are a few more places
The Maemo5 101
The Wiki FAQ - Frequently asked questions
Searching N900 on the wiki brings up other juicy pages too
Those should be good starters
edit - if you spot someone with Maemo Greeter in their signature - feel free to message them for help
(Or me lol)
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2010-03-04
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Originally Posted by noobmonkey
Wow, you wrote it or copied it??
Welcome to the forums!!!
And welcome to the land of Maemo
There are looooads of things you can read up on, so may take you a few weeks, hehe.
Do not worry about the linux part - i started with no knowledge whatsoever
Best starting point is here - http://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php?t=36978
Then there are a few more places
The Maemo5 101
The Wiki FAQ - Frequently asked questions
Searching N900 on the wiki brings up other juicy pages too
Those should be good starters
edit - if you spot someone with Maemo Greeter in their signature - feel free to message them for help
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2010-03-04
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Originally Posted by rsegerda@sina.com
Wrote the post, copied the links from the wiki lol
Wow, you wrote it or copied it??
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----------- Are you on the N900 World Map? - http://pininthemap.com/maemo - masterpin: shotgun
----------- What apps do you want to see on the n900 or in MeeGo in the future? -
----------- Follow me on Twitter here
----------- My Photography Website and Blog is here
----------- Author of the N900 Health Check Application ----------- New Version in Extras Devel (Dec 2010 - 2.9.10)
----------- Are you on the N900 World Map? - http://pininthemap.com/maemo - masterpin: shotgun
----------- What apps do you want to see on the n900 or in MeeGo in the future? -
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2010-03-04
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@ Australia
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You'll want to enable the extras repository and make sure you're using the latest firmware version (update in app manager).
Welcome :-)
Welcome :-)
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2010-03-04
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Originally Posted by DanielMartin
Don;t forget the bit at the end of the page lol...
You'll want to enable the extras repository and make sure you're using the latest firmware version (update in app manager).
Welcome :-)
"The software hosted in extras-testing might not be ready for end users!"
But yes, if you are happy to help testing, and understand the possible risks... go for it
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----------- Follow me on Twitter here
----------- My Photography Website and Blog is here
----------- Author of the N900 Health Check Application ----------- New Version in Extras Devel (Dec 2010 - 2.9.10)
----------- Are you on the N900 World Map? - http://pininthemap.com/maemo - masterpin: shotgun
----------- What apps do you want to see on the n900 or in MeeGo in the future? -
----------- Follow me on Twitter here
----------- My Photography Website and Blog is here
----------- Author of the N900 Health Check Application ----------- New Version in Extras Devel (Dec 2010 - 2.9.10)
----------- Are you on the N900 World Map? - http://pininthemap.com/maemo - masterpin: shotgun
----------- What apps do you want to see on the n900 or in MeeGo in the future? -
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2010-03-04
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Originally Posted by DanielMartin
Extras (now called "maemo.org" in Application Manager) is enabled by default in the latest firmware, so by doing the second thing you mention, the user shouldn't have to do the first thing.
You'll want to enable the extras repository and make sure you're using the latest firmware version (update in app manager).
Welcome :-)
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2010-03-04
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Originally Posted by Maca0716
Welcome
Hi guys i just got my N900 today and i am quickly trying to absorb as much info as possible, i found this forum from the Vodafone website and it seems very cool so far.
Anyway back to my topic question what are the first 5-10 things i should really do before i start using my n900 properly?.
Also i have very little Linux experience is that ok for people to post here? one of the reasons i was a little scared of getting the N900 is that a lot of people using it seem very tech savvy and know a lot about how to do this and that heh.
Oh well enough rambling on
You're gonna love the first few weeks of your N900 (and then its all downhill from there... HAHA just kidding)
heres the link to my thread, I had received some helpful pointers there too
http://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php?t=44309
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2010-03-04
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@ London
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Originally Posted by Maca0716
Buy a silicone case and screen protector from mobileden.co.uk
Hi guys i just got my N900 today and i am quickly trying to absorb as much info as possible, i found this forum from the Vodafone website and it seems very cool so far.
Anyway back to my topic question what are the first 5-10 things i should really do before i start using my n900 properly?.
Also i have very little Linux experience is that ok for people to post here? one of the reasons i was a little scared of getting the N900 is that a lot of people using it seem very tech savvy and know a lot about how to do this and that heh.
Oh well enough rambling on
I have had my phone for three months now and have no scratches, cracks or dents. The screen protector allows me to see the display in direct sunlight and I bounced my N900 on the floor twice, one from the cross trainer in the gym and on concrete outside on the street. I shudder to think what it would look like if I had not invested some cash for the silicone case.
Anyway back to my topic question what are the first 5-10 things i should really do before i start using my n900 properly?.
Also i have very little Linux experience is that ok for people to post here? one of the reasons i was a little scared of getting the N900 is that a lot of people using it seem very tech savvy and know a lot about how to do this and that heh.
Oh well enough rambling on