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polarbear: Fixed basic syntax error in introduction

polarbear — Mon, 04 Jun 2012 05:19:35 GMT

Fixed basic syntax error in introduction

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	If you just bought a new Maemo-based device, you might want to start with the [[User_FAQ]] and come back after reading it. The [[new users]] page is a more general overview.		If you just bought a new Maemo-based device, you might want to start with the [[User_FAQ]] and come back after reading it. The [[new users]] page is a more general overview.

-	This is a brief introduction for people who are new to the Maemo community. The goal of this page is to explain Maemo devices, operating systems, Linux, ~~and~~ software development, what ~~they~~ need to know to understand Maemo.	+	This is a brief introduction for people who are new to the Maemo community. The goal of this page is to explain Maemo devices, operating systems, Linux, software development, and what new users need to know to understand Maemo.

	== What is Maemo? ==		== What is Maemo? ==

polarbear: /* What can I do with Maemo? */

polarbear — Mon, 04 Jun 2012 05:16:33 GMT

What can I do with Maemo?

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	* Games		* Games

-	One basic limitation is that MMS is not officially supported (but there is [[fMMS]].	+	One basic limitation is that MMS is not officially supported (but there is [[fMMS]].)

	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 [[Nokia N800\|N800]] and [[Nokia 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].		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 [[Nokia N800\|N800]] and [[Nokia 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].

polarbear: /* Why Maemo? */

polarbear — Mon, 04 Jun 2012 05:15:05 GMT

Why Maemo?

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	; 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/~~windowsmobile~~/en-us/default.~~mspx~~ Windows ~~Mobile~~]), or closed and deliberately limited ([http://www.apple.com/iphone/ ~~Mobile Mac OS X~~]).	+	; 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/windowsphone/en-us/default.aspx Windows Phone]), or closed and deliberately limited ([http://www.apple.com/iphone/ iOS]).

	== How can I run Maemo? ==		== How can I run Maemo? ==

amigadave: /* What is Maemo? */ link to correct main page

amigadave — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 09:50:50 GMT

What is Maemo?: link to correct main page

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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.		* [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.
-	* [http://maemo.org/community/ Community] is a collection of useful information and links for both developers and users. For new users the [[Main ~~page~~\|wiki]] can be especially useful for [[User FAQ\|frequently asked questions]], and general information.	+	* [http://maemo.org/community/ Community] is a collection of useful information and links for both developers and users. For new users the [[Main Page\|wiki]] can be especially useful for [[User FAQ\|frequently asked questions]], and general information.
	* [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.
	* [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.

amigadave: /* What can I do with Maemo? */ wikify links

amigadave — Tue, 22 Feb 2011 13:44:31 GMT

What can I do with Maemo?: wikify links

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	* Games		* Games

-	One basic limitation is that MMS is not supported (~~yet)~~.	+	One basic limitation is that MMS is not officially supported (but there is [[fMMS]].

-	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].	+	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 [[Nokia N800\|N800]] and [[Nokia 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.

amigadave: /* What is Maemo? */ wikify link, list

amigadave — Tue, 22 Feb 2011 13:42:42 GMT

What is Maemo?: wikify link, list

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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.		* [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.
-		+	* [http://maemo.org/community/ Community] is a collection of useful information and links for both developers and users. For new users the [[Main page\|wiki]] can be especially useful for [[User FAQ\|frequently asked questions]], and general information.
-	* [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.

stvhas: /* What can I do with Maemo? */

stvhas — Fri, 14 Jan 2011 06:49:03 GMT

What can I do with Maemo?

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	* Games		* Games

-	~~It is one~~ basic limitation is that MMS is not supported (yet).	+	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 [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].		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].

amigadave: /* How can I run Maemo? */ wiki links

amigadave — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 13:14:41 GMT

How can I run Maemo?: wiki links

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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 [~~http:~~//~~maemo.nokia.com~~ Maemo 5] (Fremantle) and it runs on the [~~http://maemo.nokia.com/n900/~~ Nokia N900].	+	; Maemo 5 : The most recent Maemo release is [[Open development/Maemo roadmap/Fremantle\|Maemo 5]] (Fremantle) and it runs on the [[Nokia N900]].

-	; 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, but [[Mer]], an alternative, community maintained operating system is also in development with a new goal: To bring as much of Fremantle as possible on the N800/N810.	+	; Maemo 4 : Maemo 4 (Chinook), also known as OS2008, runs on the [[Nokia N800\|N800]], [[Nokia N810\|N810]] and N810 WiMAX Edition. It had a major upgrade to version 4.1 ([[Open development/Maemo roadmap/Diablo\|Diablo]]). None of the N8x0 models can be upgraded to Maemo 5, but [[Mer]], an alternative, community maintained operating system is also in development with a new goal: To bring as much of Fremantle as possible on the N800/N810.

	; 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.

xomm: /* How can I run Maemo? */

xomm — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 23:16:11 GMT

How can I run Maemo?

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	; 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 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 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 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, but [[Mer]], an alternative, community maintained operating system is also in development with a new goal: To bring as much of Fremantle as possible on the N800/N810.

	; 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.

amigadave: /* Why Maemo? */ remove Linux

amigadave — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 08:31:49 GMT

Why Maemo?: remove Linux

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	; 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/windowsmobile/en-us/default.mspx Windows Mobile]), or closed and deliberately limited ([http://www.apple.com/iphone/ Mobile Mac OS X]).	+	; 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? ==