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Maca0716 is offline Maca0716
2010-03-04 , 15:30
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Hi guys i just got my N900 today and i am quickly trying to absorb as much info as possible, i found this forum from the Vodafone website and it seems very cool so far.

Anyway back to my topic question what are the first 5-10 things i should really do before i start using my n900 properly?.

Also i have very little Linux experience is that ok for people to post here? one of the reasons i was a little scared of getting the N900 is that a lot of people using it seem very tech savvy and know a lot about how to do this and that heh.

Oh well enough rambling on
 

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2010-03-04 , 15:37
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download some very handy apps like data monitor, conversations app, pidgin (msn), jukispot is also helpful depends what u want to do
 
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2010-03-04 , 15:39
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Originally Posted by Maca0716 View Post
Hi guys i just got my N900 today and i am quickly trying to absorb as much info as possible, i found this forum from the Vodafone website and it seems very cool so far.

Anyway back to my topic question what are the first 5-10 things i should really do before i start using my n900 properly?.

Also i have very little Linux experience is that ok for people to post here? one of the reasons i was a little scared of getting the N900 is that a lot of people using it seem very tech savvy and know a lot about how to do this and that heh.

Oh well enough rambling on

Welcome to the forums!!!
And welcome to the land of Maemo

There are looooads of things you can read up on, so may take you a few weeks, hehe.
Do not worry about the linux part - i started with no knowledge whatsoever - only way to learn is to try

Best starting point is here - http://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php?t=36978

Then there are a few more places

The Maemo5 101
The Wiki FAQ - Frequently asked questions

Searching N900 on the wiki brings up other juicy pages too


Those should be good starters
edit - if you spot someone with Maemo Greeter in their signature - feel free to message them for help (Or me lol)
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rsegerda@sina.com is offline rsegerda@sina.com
2010-03-04 , 16:44
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Originally Posted by noobmonkey View Post
Welcome to the forums!!!
And welcome to the land of Maemo

There are looooads of things you can read up on, so may take you a few weeks, hehe.
Do not worry about the linux part - i started with no knowledge whatsoever - only way to learn is to try

Best starting point is here - http://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php?t=36978

Then there are a few more places

The Maemo5 101
The Wiki FAQ - Frequently asked questions

Searching N900 on the wiki brings up other juicy pages too


Those should be good starters
edit - if you spot someone with Maemo Greeter in their signature - feel free to message them for help (Or me lol)
Wow, you wrote it or copied it??
 
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noobmonkey is offline noobmonkey
2010-03-04 , 16:45
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Originally Posted by rsegerda@sina.com View Post
Wow, you wrote it or copied it??
Wrote the post, copied the links from the wiki lol
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DanielMartin is offline DanielMartin
2010-03-04 , 16:47
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You'll want to enable the extras repository and make sure you're using the latest firmware version (update in app manager).

Welcome :-)
 
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2010-03-04 , 16:49
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You'll want to enable the extras repository and make sure you're using the latest firmware version (update in app manager).

Welcome :-)
Don;t forget the bit at the end of the page lol...

"The software hosted in extras-testing might not be ready for end users!"


But yes, if you are happy to help testing, and understand the possible risks... go for it
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2010-03-04 , 16:53
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Originally Posted by DanielMartin View Post
You'll want to enable the extras repository and make sure you're using the latest firmware version (update in app manager).

Welcome :-)
Extras (now called "maemo.org" in Application Manager) is enabled by default in the latest firmware, so by doing the second thing you mention, the user shouldn't have to do the first thing.
 
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2010-03-04 , 17:01
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Originally Posted by Maca0716 View Post
Hi guys i just got my N900 today and i am quickly trying to absorb as much info as possible, i found this forum from the Vodafone website and it seems very cool so far.

Anyway back to my topic question what are the first 5-10 things i should really do before i start using my n900 properly?.

Also i have very little Linux experience is that ok for people to post here? one of the reasons i was a little scared of getting the N900 is that a lot of people using it seem very tech savvy and know a lot about how to do this and that heh.

Oh well enough rambling on
Welcome

You're gonna love the first few weeks of your N900 (and then its all downhill from there... HAHA just kidding)

heres the link to my thread, I had received some helpful pointers there too

http://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php?t=44309
 

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ozen78 is offline ozen78
2010-03-04 , 17:14
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Originally Posted by Maca0716 View Post
Hi guys i just got my N900 today and i am quickly trying to absorb as much info as possible, i found this forum from the Vodafone website and it seems very cool so far.

Anyway back to my topic question what are the first 5-10 things i should really do before i start using my n900 properly?.

Also i have very little Linux experience is that ok for people to post here? one of the reasons i was a little scared of getting the N900 is that a lot of people using it seem very tech savvy and know a lot about how to do this and that heh.

Oh well enough rambling on
Buy a silicone case and screen protector from mobileden.co.uk

I have had my phone for three months now and have no scratches, cracks or dents. The screen protector allows me to see the display in direct sunlight and I bounced my N900 on the floor twice, one from the cross trainer in the gym and on concrete outside on the street. I shudder to think what it would look like if I had not invested some cash for the silicone case.
 
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