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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== Application manager == | == Application manager == | ||
| - | Application manager is | + | 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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| + | 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 | ||
| + | * [http://maemo.org/downloads/ maemo.org Maemo Downloads] - for community-developed apps | ||
| + | * [https://store.ovi.com/ Ovi Store] - for commercially-developed apps | ||
[[Category:Basics]] | [[Category:Basics]] | ||
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:
- Maemo Select - showcase for the best community and commercial apps
- maemo.org Maemo Downloads - for community-developed apps
- Ovi Store - for commercially-developed apps