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Anyone interested in contributing to Extras should look at the [[Extras repository process definition]].
Anyone interested in contributing to Extras should look at the [[Extras repository process definition]].
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Extras has a development repository called "Extras-devel", where not-yet-ready-for-prime-time package testing goes on and where new alpha and beta versions of software are frequently made available before they're pushed to Extras proper. This repository is ''not'' recommended for  regular usage unless you are interested in testing software that may potentially break your system, or need a specific package out of this repository. You can add Extra-devel to your repository list by opening this [https://garage.maemo.org/extras-assistant/install/extras-devel.install .install] on your tablet.
 
== Extras-testing ==
== Extras-testing ==
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Extras testing is a new repository that holds applications waiting to be tested. It is a place where powerusers can download the latest developer releases and test them out and give feedback on what works and what doesn't. It may damage other software on your tablet, so it is wise not to download anything from this repository without first backing up all your data. It would also be good if you knew how to re-flash your tablet in case things get sticky.
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'''The software hosted in extras-testing might not be ready for end users!''' Please don't play with it unless you really know what you are doing.
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[https://wiki.maemo.org/Extras-testing More information on Extras-testing here.]
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Extras testing is a repository that holds applications waiting to be tested. It is a place where power users can download the latest developer releases, test them out and evaluate them. User backups and predisposition to re-flash your device in case of trouble is assumed.
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== For developers ==
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[[Extras-testing|More information on Extras-testing here]].
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=== Uploading to Extras ===
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{{main|Uploading to Extras}}
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Anyone with a [http://garage.maemo.org/ Garage] account can upload packages to Extras, and so make them available to the widest possible user base. It is important to note that the ''uploader'' needs a Garage account: the package itself does not need to be hosted in the Garage.
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=== Policy ===
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{{main|Task:Consolidation of Extras}}
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The Extras policies are still in the process of being defined and refined. See [[Extras repository process definition]] and [[Diablo Extras repository proposal]] for details and discussion.
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See also the [[Extras/3rd Party Package Policy]] being tested in Fremantle.
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=== Downloads ===
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{{main|Providing changes since last version of a package}}
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You can [https://maemo.org/downloads/product/create/OS2008/application.html create an entry] for your application in the [http://maemo.org/downloads maemo.org downloads section]. If the unixname of your entry is the same as your debian package in Extras, the version information will be automatically updated when you upload a new package.
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There is a discussion going on about how to provide changes since last version of a package. At the moment there isn't a conclusion to this discussion yet.
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== Extras-devel ==
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'''The software hosted in extras-devel is most likely not ready for end users!''' PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE don't play with it unless you really know what you are doing.
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Developers upload the newest version of their software to extras-devel. From there the packages go through an automatic and human Quality Assurance process. This is a repository for developers and regular contributors of specific software projects. If you want to play with extras-devel software you need to be prepared to feel some pain sooner or later.
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Revision as of 11:55, 23 October 2009

Extras is the primary repository for Maemo applications where most community software can be found. There are many excellent software projects distributed through Extras including Canola, Maemo Mapper, OMWeather, and others.

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Using Extras

To enable Extras repository, just open this link on your tablet.

Or you can enable it by hand:

  • Go into the Application manager.
  • Tap the menu -> Tools -> Application catalog...
  • Double-tap maemo Extras.
  • Uncheck Disabled.

About Extras

Extras is split into two areas:

  • free applications are Open Source have been through the Maemo Extras vetting process
  • non-free applications are usually closed, binary only and their quality and security must be taken on trust

Anyone interested in contributing to Extras should look at the Extras repository process definition.

Extras-testing

The software hosted in extras-testing might not be ready for end users! Please don't play with it unless you really know what you are doing.

Extras testing is a repository that holds applications waiting to be tested. It is a place where power users can download the latest developer releases, test them out and evaluate them. User backups and predisposition to re-flash your device in case of trouble is assumed.

More information on Extras-testing here.

Extras-devel

The software hosted in extras-devel is most likely not ready for end users! PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE don't play with it unless you really know what you are doing.

Developers upload the newest version of their software to extras-devel. From there the packages go through an automatic and human Quality Assurance process. This is a repository for developers and regular contributors of specific software projects. If you want to play with extras-devel software you need to be prepared to feel some pain sooner or later.

Retrieved from "http://wiki.maemo.org/Extras"