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- | Internet Tablets use the concept of software repositories, a concept carried over from Linux. You can tell your N900 where these repositories are via the Application Manager. The Application Manager automatically then presents you a list of available applications that can be installed on your device, and takes care of any dependancies that may be required. | + | From [[Frequently asked questions]]: |
- | + | Internet Tablets use the concept of software repositories, a concept carried over from Linux. You can tell your N900 where these repositories are via the Application Manager. The Application Manager automatically then presents you a list of available applications that can be installed on your device, and takes care of any dependancies that may be required. | |
- | There are | + | There are several places to download applications for Maemo devices. |
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== Application manager == | == Application manager == | ||
- | Application manager is a preinstalled graphical user interface to [ | + | Application manager is a preinstalled graphical user interface to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Advanced_Packaging_Tool APT]. |
- | Application manager shows contents of configured [ | + | Application manager shows contents of configured [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Software_repository repositories]. It is a tool to search and install software. The basic repository list has approximately same content as maemo.org Downloads. |
Application manager also handles software updates automaticly. | Application manager also handles software updates automaticly. | ||
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- | == Other | + | |
It is recommended to use the application manager since it this is the easiest way to install software. If it doesn't suit your needs please see the following solutions: | It is recommended to use the application manager since it this is the easiest way to install software. If it doesn't suit your needs please see the following solutions: | ||
+ | * [http://maemo.nokia.com/maemo-select Maemo Select] - showcase for the best community and commercial apps | ||
* [http://maemo.org/downloads/ maemo.org Maemo Downloads] - for community-developed apps | * [http://maemo.org/downloads/ maemo.org Maemo Downloads] - for community-developed apps | ||
* [https://store.ovi.com/ Ovi Store] - for commercially-developed apps | * [https://store.ovi.com/ Ovi Store] - for commercially-developed apps | ||
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- | See also article [[Installing applications]] if you are interested in [ | + | See also article [[Installing applications]] if you are interested in [http://wiki.maemo.org/Category:Power_users Power users] manual pages. ''Please read disclaimer from last link before proceeding!'' |
[[Category:Beginners]] | [[Category:Beginners]] |
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