noob help on installing apps on N900
 

I've read the suggested reading based on my post title, but not really answering my query.

I'm a noob to installing extras on my N900, other than a few free games from Ovi store which went well.

I want to install Advanced Geocaching Tool on my N900, and I have been to Daniel's site with the N900 and clicked his link, but that takes me to a text based page.
I couldn't work this out as I couldn't see it being broken, so assumed I was in error.

Anyway I had a nose around with the app manager (which I haven't really delved into much), went to Download, then Location & navigation, and I was a little surprised to see 'Advanced Geocaching Tool for Linux' there.

Is this area the repository I see mentioned often?

If I go for this, will it get me the latest version, and install it?

I can't test it at the moment as I am in a weak signal area.

(Though I do have the USB lead, can I do it via PC and cable?)

Re: noob help on installing apps on N900
 

If you download it via the App manager you'll probably get the latest version from the extras repository unless you add extras-devel, in which case you'll get the newest(and possibly unstable) version.

Re: noob help on installing apps on N900
 

Thanks for quick reply.
How would I add extras-devel, if I wanted to do so?

Re: noob help on installing apps on N900
 

...there are a couple of guides avaiable - have a look here: "A Guide to Maemo Extras for More Nokia N900 Applications"
http://thenokiablog.com/2009/10/27/m...-applications/

Re: noob help on installing apps on N900
 

Or have a look at this wiki page - http://wiki.maemo.org/Extras
But as you can see - "search" can be your best friend :)

Re: noob help on installing apps on N900
 

Thanks for the links guys.
I did do a search (and post the exact same advice as yourselves where I mod a forum! :) ) but to be honest bit of a term overload. Most of the posts assume a working knowledge, as did FAQ I found.
I'm not dense, just fledgling :)

Re: noob help on installing apps on N900
 

The app manager, is where the repositories are added to (extras, extras-testing and extras-devel) and thats where you can get all the apps mentioned here.

Dont worry, i was once a complete noob, but while reading here, and asking (dont be afraid) i have developed into a non noob. (thats how i see it anyway)

Re: noob help on installing apps on N900
 

Reference the previous comment about not being dense, just fledgeling, if I were you I'd be aware of the warnings regarding extras-devel - until you are familiar with the flashing procedure and are comfortable with that......

Other than that, this fine community will be able to help you with anything else you need :D

Re: noob help on installing apps on N900
 

I appreciate that, and it is advice I value. I'm one for not fixing when it's broke, and as such have installed no useful apps at all on my N900 even though I'm probably missing out loads.

I fancied the geocaching app though as the N900 GPS is lots better than my handheld trekking GPS unit.

Is there a spot here for discussing the Advanced Geocaching Tool app in more detail, like stability, security etc?
I found Daniel's blog, which seems one way for announcements, but nothing else as yet.

Re: noob help on installing apps on N900
 

Ah OK, searching I found this.

http://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php...g+Tool&page=14

Re: noob help on installing apps on N900
 

Also, would it be fair to say that if most users are finding this app to be working fine, even though it's in the devel section, it should be OK to go for it?

Re: noob help on installing apps on N900
 

If most users finding this app working fine, it may not work on your phone............:)

Just wait until the app is available in Maemo Extras........;)

Re: noob help on installing apps on N900
 

it seems to be here in extras:
http://maemo.org/downloads/Maemo5/navigation/

where I can download an install file (to my PC currently as barely 2G reception at the mo)
If I downloaded this to PC, can I transfer to right folder (where?) on the N900 via USB and mass storage mode, and execute it?

Re: noob help on installing apps on N900
 

That just lists the applications available in the Maemo.org (extras) repository. This repository should be configured on your N900 by default, so all those apps will be available via App Manager (as stable versions - the unstable versions will only be shown if you've specifically configured the extras-testing and/or extras-devel repositories). App Manager (or Ovi) is the preferred way to install applications, as it'll automatically handle any dependencies that the application has.

Re: noob help on installing apps on N900
 

Just wanted to say thanks for the help.
I understand the way things are done much better now.

I installed the extra's version, then (almost immediately) found a link stating that version wouldn't download what I want due to a change in the geocaching website, so went for a 'he who dares Rodney' and added the devel repository and installed the latest, which works really well.

Cheers guys.