Downloading applications
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* [http://maemo.nokia.com/maemo-select Maemo Select] - showcase for the best community and commercial apps
* [http://maemo.nokia.com/maemo-select Maemo Select] - showcase for the best community and commercial apps
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The Application Manager app that is already loaded onto Maemo devices can also be used to download apps from Maemo extras -repository that has at least most of the maemo.org downloads section contents.
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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 ==
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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 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.
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Revision as of 06:36, 22 October 2009

There are several places to download applications for Maemo devices.

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.


Application manager

Application manager is similar to desktop linuxes apt graphical UIs. It is preinstalled to all Maemo devices.

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.

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