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Forum: Applications 2011-09-14, 14:49
Replies: 625
Views: 250,000
Posted By ymb
Thumbs up Re: [Announce] Erminig-NG: two-way synchronization Google Calendar <-> Fremantle Calendar

I also made some edits to the sync page in an effort to help folks who might be struggling with Erminig (like include a link to the image where the icons have labels).
Pretty solid package (so far,...
Forum: Maemo 5 / Fremantle 2010-09-08, 20:46
Replies: 237
Views: 74,319
Posted By ymb
Re: How do you use multitasking in N900?

Most of the time 3-6 windows open (but occasionally over 9).
Most of these are usually browser windows, but I tend to close them as "rogue" javascript or flash *kills* the battery life.
GPodder...
Forum: Nokia N900 2010-03-08, 00:16
Replies: 7
Views: 3,429
Posted By ymb
Re: IM chat with more than two people possible on N900?

at least i have had "group chat" in the conversation app over skype.

one of the other people started the chat and added me. Worked fine.
Forum: Applications 2010-01-30, 12:36
Replies: 569
Views: 148,276
Posted By ymb
Re: Panucci Podcast and Audiobook Player

Not sure if it I should post this here (tell me if it is better in bugtracker and i will open it there)

With Panucci 0.3.9 on N900 2.2009.51-1

When opening a podcast from gPodder v2.1-1 I see...
Forum: Applications 2010-01-21, 12:45
Replies: 20
Views: 11,554
Posted By ymb
Angry Birds has 6 times download rate with N900 Vs iPhone

Rovio seem pleased with the results of being one of the first companies with something on the N900.

http://www.pocketgamer.biz/r/PG.Biz/Rovio+news/news.asp?c=17921
Forum: Off Topic 2010-01-20, 16:54
Replies: 23
Views: 6,053
Posted By ymb
Re: Is Android the most open phone, yes according to Software Freedom Law Show podcast

strangely, this is a similar problem to Android (closed drivers and apps), but apparently there are some devs working on at least the hardware drivers.
Forum: Off Topic 2010-01-20, 15:39
Replies: 23
Views: 6,053
Posted By ymb
Is Android the most open phone, yes according to Software Freedom Law Show podcast

Just finished listening to the latest Software Freedom Law Show (http://www.softwarefreedom.org/podcast/2010/jan/19/0x1F/) podcast, and they had concluded that Android was the best fit for them.
It...
Forum: Development 2009-12-22, 07:16
Replies: 8
Views: 4,767
Posted By ymb
Re: HelloWorld on Device

what did the packaging article say that was different from what you did for your HelloWorld example?

As someone who has not looked at the docs ;) , even for HelloWorld I would think you need to...
Forum: Maemo 5 / Fremantle 2009-12-21, 09:25
Replies: 24
Views: 19,808
Posted By ymb
Re: Jabber: Any body knows how to setup jabber?

go to "Settings", then select "VOIP and IM accounts" then res thenew button and select Jabber and fill in the appropriate details
Forum: Off Topic 2009-12-14, 21:42
Replies: 202
Views: 35,836
Posted By ymb
Re: The N900/maemo feels like a Dinosaur

thanks for taking the time to register and post this.

It seems you are not in the target market group for the N900 and that I guess you are using a jailbroken iPhone.
Hopefully you will be able...
Forum: Nokia N900 2009-12-14, 11:19
Replies: 2,626
Views: 1,205,519
Posted By ymb
Re: How sturdy is the USB port?

I have managed to do some "slight" damage to the connect on my N900. This was either via a drop when the cable was connected or too rough a removal.

The only effect I have seen is that if the...
Forum: Nokia N900 2009-12-11, 17:17
Replies: 21
Views: 6,364
Posted By ymb
Re: How often do you want/expect to use N9xx *WITHOUT* a SIM?

Well, I intended the poll to gather current community opinion, to check if it was the same as Quim's stated assumption that there would be a SIM card WITH a data connection in it always, appart from...
Forum: Nokia N900 2009-12-11, 08:50
Replies: 21
Views: 6,364
Posted By ymb
How often do you want/expect to use N9xx *WITHOUT* a SIM?

inspired by Quim's message in this bug (https://bugs.maemo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=5337), and then when writing this, I saw this thread (http://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php?p=422185), I thought I would...
Forum: Nokia N900 2009-12-10, 11:42
Replies: 784
Views: 273,892
Posted By ymb
Re: N900 Owners Thread (First impressions, ...)

All thumb-boards take some getting used to.
I find the iPhone keyboard *really* hard to use the few times i have tried it, but the N900 was easy to use, and after an hour or so of use it was really...
Forum: Development 2009-12-02, 08:49
Replies: 14
Views: 3,124
Posted By ymb
Re: python version?

fpp, where did you get the impression that Python is not installed on the device?

f4b3r, just checked on my N900 and /usr/bin/python reports as 2.5.4
Forum: Nokia N900 2009-11-26, 12:55
Replies: 265
Views: 55,537
Posted By ymb
Re: N900 is not a phone ! Why people still don't get it?

being one of the lucky 300, i have heard the question "so, what's it like then" a lot.

My answer is that it is the best all in one mobile device on the market at the moment, but to think of it as...
Forum: Nokia N900 2009-11-26, 12:43
Replies: 16
Views: 16,566
Posted By ymb
Re: backupping sms on n900?

the Backup app should back-up and restore them (sorry I am not sure exactly which of the four options does it).
My notes are here (http://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php?t=35027) if they help.

I...
Forum: Nokia N900 2009-11-12, 12:10
Replies: 148
Views: 39,528
Posted By ymb
Re: 300 testers and not a single bit of info

More battery capacity is always better :)

What I said above is all subjective, i have not done any measurements!check the thread about battery usage of playing MP3's Vs Ogg and battery life for...
Forum: Nokia N900 2009-11-12, 11:24
Replies: 148
Views: 39,528
Posted By ymb
Re: 300 testers and not a single bit of info

as one of the 300, I have posted replies where I feel I am adding to the conversation, logged bugs when found, voted for things, and given feed-back on the apps I have used, i.e. done what was asked...
Forum: Applications 2009-11-09, 22:40
Replies: 25
Views: 9,147
Posted By ymb
Re: WordPy 2.0

I might have been getting confused with the WordMobi feature set (appologies if that is the case)

The idea is sort of tied to the follow up feature request to cache and sync both posts and drafts....
Forum: Applications 2009-11-09, 22:13
Replies: 25
Views: 9,147
Posted By ymb
Re: WordPy 2.0

I was not after tool tips specifically (and now you have pointed it out, they don't work with a Finger driven UI), more the basic concept that tool tips represent (an alternative method of getting...
Forum: General 2009-10-21, 21:52
Replies: 42
Views: 12,930
Posted By ymb
Re: summit n900 recipients, report in

ok as only possatives:

all the little touches like

the "task switcher" icon lighting up when there is a new IM or email
the "slide to unlock" if you press power button when locked (totally...
Forum: Community 2009-10-14, 11:54
Replies: 100
Views: 18,403
Posted By ymb
Lightbulb Re: Contribute your Maemo ideas via Brainstorm

I'm coming to this debate rather late, but it seems kind of clear to me:

- Brainstorm is for ideas and enhancements
- Bugzilla for bugs

As it is anticipated that there will be a flood of new...
Forum: Nokia N900 2009-10-13, 07:04
Replies: 55
Views: 10,010
Posted By ymb
Re: Will Google Wave work in n900's browser?

I got an invite from a friend (so i am "second wave" and don't have any to give out!), took 4-5 days.
Other people I know about took a few more days
Forum: Nokia N900 2009-10-13, 07:03
Replies: 51
Views: 25,452
Posted By ymb
Wink Re: N900, first casualty: need doctor

And the default root password is in the Wiki.
As a regular user of a computer there should be no need to login as root, everyday tasks should be able to be done with a normal login.

Making...
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