Downloading applications

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There are several places to download applications for Maemo devices.
There are several places to download applications for Maemo devices.
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* [http://maemo.org/downloads/ maemo.org Downloads] - for community-developed apps
 
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* [https://store.ovi.com/ Ovi Store] - for commercially-developed apps
 
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* [http://maemo.nokia.com/maemo-select Maemo Select] - showcase for the best community and commercial apps
 
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It is recommended to use the application manager. It is the easiest way to install software. But if the managers selection isn't enough, you should look through the links above.
 
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== Application manager ==
== Application manager ==
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Application manager is similar to desktop linuxes [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Advanced_Packaging_Tool apt] graphical UIs. It is preinstalled to all Maemo devices.
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Application manager is a preinstalled graphical user interface to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Advanced_Packaging_Tool APT].
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 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.
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Application manager also handles software updates automaticly.
Application manager also handles software updates automaticly.
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== Other ==
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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:
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* [http://maemo.nokia.com/maemo-select Maemo Select] - showcase for the best community and commercial apps
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* [http://maemo.org/downloads/ maemo.org Maemo Downloads] - for community-developed apps
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* [https://store.ovi.com/ Ovi Store] - for commercially-developed apps
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Revision as of 14:45, 30 October 2009

There are several places to download applications for Maemo devices.

Application manager

Application manager is a preinstalled graphical user interface to APT.

Application manager shows contents of configured 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.

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: