cant install software
 

Hi there

I recently adquired a nokia N900 internet tablet with maemo 5

I dont know how to install software from the repositories, because they dont connect it.

I want to use my N900 with some apps, like pidgin, internet browser and so on, how i can do it?

thanks and sorry for my awfull english

Re: cant install software
 

Hi soldan, what repositories do you have in the application catalogs? is the n900 connected to the Internet?

But take into consideration that even after you are able to install additional software packages you would not be able to connect to many online services for various reasons.

-l

Re: cant install software
 

You use either these instructions to use current Maemo 5

https://www.dt.iki.fi/nokia-n900-resurrect

Or then you check new Maemo Leste which doesn't yet have call functions but is with new kernel and coming fast

https://maemo-leste.github.io/

Re: cant install software
 

On maemo 5 search also for guides using the default micro-b browser and also how to enable TLS stuff on Opera Mobile to resolve some problems. nginx setup needed for all https to work on a browser.

Re: cant install software
 

OHH, THANKS!

I try to resurrect the N900 with maemo, and its work.

But better, i now have Maemo Leste! Its so awesome to have a "smartphone" with a real linux inside.

thanks a lot, im gonna be here in the community learning about what i can do with my N900 :)