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- | If you | + | If you are totally new to Maemo, you should start with [[new users]] and come back after reading it. |
- | This is a brief introduction for people who are new to | + | This is a brief introduction for people who are new to Maemo. The goal of this page is to explain Maemo devices, [[operating system|operating systems]], [[Linux]], and software development, what they need to know to understand Maemo. |
== What is Maemo? == | == What is Maemo? == | ||
- | [[wikipedia:Maemo|Maemo]] is the name of an operating system and | + | [[wikipedia:Maemo|Maemo]] is the name of an [[operating system]] and application platform based on [[Linux]] which Nokia introduced in 2005 to run on the Nokia 770. But Maemo is more than just an OS, It is the community and tools and devices—everything—to do with the operating system. maemo.org is the home of the Maemo Community. The resources available here are [http://maemo.org/downloads/ Downloads], [http://maemo.org/community/ Documentation], [http://maemo.org/development/ development resources], [http://maemo.org/news/ news] and a [http://talk.maemo.org/ forums]. |
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+ | * [http://maemo.org/downloads/ Downloads] is a showcase for [[applications]] and other software, some of it developed by Nokia, and some of it from members of this Maemo community. | ||
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+ | * [http://maemo.org/community/ Community] is a collection of useful information and links for both developers and users. For new users the [http://wiki.maemo.org/ wiki] can be especially useful for [[User FAQ|frequently asked questions]], and general information. | ||
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* [http://maemo.org/development/ Development] is a resource for developers. If you are interested in writing code for Maemo, there is a wealth of information and downloadable resources there to help you get started. | * [http://maemo.org/development/ Development] is a resource for developers. If you are interested in writing code for Maemo, there is a wealth of information and downloadable resources there to help you get started. | ||
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* [http://maemo.org/news/ News] is a collection of announcements and blogs about Maemo and the community. | * [http://maemo.org/news/ News] is a collection of announcements and blogs about Maemo and the community. | ||
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* [http://talk.maemo.org/ Talk] comprises a number of forums about Maemo. Some are technical forums for developers but others are for ordinary users. | * [http://talk.maemo.org/ Talk] comprises a number of forums about Maemo. Some are technical forums for developers but others are for ordinary users. | ||
== Why Maemo? == | == Why Maemo? == | ||
- | ; Power : It is a complete, full-featured and open operating system that runs on a mobile computer. | + | ; Power : It is a complete, full-featured and open [[operating system]] that runs on a mobile computer. |
; Synergy : It is a collaborative effort using the resources and backing of a successful, for-profit company (Nokia) and the talents and resources of an enthusiastic community of volunteers. | ; Synergy : It is a collaborative effort using the resources and backing of a successful, for-profit company (Nokia) and the talents and resources of an enthusiastic community of volunteers. | ||
- | ; Flexibility : It is a Linux distribution. The main competing mobile operating systems are built on Linux, but deliberately restricted ([http://www.android.com/ Google's Android]), cut down and closed ([http://www.microsoft.com/ | + | ; Flexibility : It is a [[Linux]] distribution. The main competing mobile operating systems are built on [[Linux]], but deliberately restricted ([http://www.android.com/ Google's Android]), cut down and closed ([http://www.microsoft.com/windowsmobile/en-us/default.mspx Windows Mobile]), or closed and deliberately limited ([http://www.apple.com/iphone/ Mobile Mac OS X]). |
== How can I run Maemo? == | == How can I run Maemo? == | ||
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Maemo runs on Nokia's Maemo devices. It is available in several versions and not all tablets will run all versions. | Maemo runs on Nokia's Maemo devices. It is available in several versions and not all tablets will run all versions. | ||
- | ; Maemo 5 : The most recent Maemo release is [ | + | ; Maemo 5 : The most recent Maemo release is [http://maemo.nokia.com Maemo 5] (Fremantle) and it runs on the [http://maemo.nokia.com/n900/ Nokia N900]. |
- | ; Maemo 4 : Maemo 4 (Chinook), also known as OS2008, runs on the | + | ; Maemo 4 : Maemo 4 (Chinook), also known as OS2008, runs on the N800, N810 and N810 WiMAX Edition. It had a major upgrade to version 4.1 (Diablo). None of the N8x0 models can be upgraded to Maemo 5. |
; Maemo 3 : Maemo 3 (Bora), also know as OS2007, runs on the N800. The N800 can be upgraded to Maemo 4. | ; Maemo 3 : Maemo 3 (Bora), also know as OS2007, runs on the N800. The N800 can be upgraded to Maemo 4. | ||
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* Games | * Games | ||
- | + | It is one basic limitation is that MMS is not supported (yet). | |
- | See the [http://maemo.org/downloads/ Downloads] section to get an idea of additional possibilities. The [http://maemo.org/downloads/OS2008/ software for OS2008] runs on the Nokia [ | + | See the [http://maemo.org/downloads/ Downloads] section to get an idea of additional possibilities. The [http://maemo.org/downloads/OS2008/ software for OS2008] runs on the Nokia [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/N800 N800] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/N810 N810] tablets. The [http://maemo.org/downloads/Maemo5/ Maemo 5] downloads page is for the [http://maemo.nokia.com/n900/ Nokia N900]. There's also a showcase of the greatest Maemo software collected from maemo.org and Nokia's [https://store.ovi.com Ovi Store] at [http://maemo.nokia.com/maemo-select/applications/ Maemo Select]. |
Installation is as easy as starting up the application manager on your Maemo device. | Installation is as easy as starting up the application manager on your Maemo device. |
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