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    Maca0716 | # 1 | 2010-03-04, 15:30 | Report

    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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    randall8686 | # 2 | 2010-03-04, 15:37 | Report

    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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    noobmonkey | # 3 | 2010-03-04, 15:39 | Report

    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 | # 4 | 2010-03-04, 16:44 | Report

    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 | # 5 | 2010-03-04, 16:45 | Report

    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 | # 6 | 2010-03-04, 16:47 | Report

    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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    noobmonkey | # 7 | 2010-03-04, 16:49 | Report

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

    Originally Posted by
    "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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    pelago | # 8 | 2010-03-04, 16:53 | Report

    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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    SAABoy | # 9 | 2010-03-04, 17:01 | Report

    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 | # 10 | 2010-03-04, 17:14 | Report

    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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