"How to get started programming for Maemo" For Nokia 770 and 800
 

Basically I want to make programs for the Nokia 770 and 800 and I know nothing about programming, so is there somewhere I can go and get started with the basic's? Thanks to anyone who answers this!

Re: "How to get started programming for Maemo" For Nokia 770 and 800
 

Just wondering... Why do you want to begin with legacy devices and not for N900/Maemo 5?

Secondly, what programming language(s) do you currently know? Or, are you starting from scratch?

Tim

Re: "How to get started programming for Maemo" For Nokia 770 and 800
 

I'm not buying the N900. IF I ever do, it will be a year or more for them to come down in price. I dont have to have the latest in electronics. So you know where I can start?

Re: "How to get started programming for Maemo" For Nokia 770 and 800
 

You can edit your posts... :) What about the languages that you know?

Re: "How to get started programming for Maemo" For Nokia 770 and 800
 

The easiest answer is this:

If you don't know any programming languages, learn something high-level (e.g., Python). If you want your apps to have a GUI, learn GTK+.

If you use these two technologies, you won't even (mostly) need to setup the Maemo SDK, although many people will suggest that you take the time to do so (well, except for khertan, who will tell you to develop your apps on your tablet with his own PyGTKEditor app).

I'd also suggest learning Qt so that you'll have an easier time of porting to Maemo 5+.

If you already know a programming language (C, Ruby, even PHP), there are several methods of creating apps for Maemo 4.

But, alongside all of this advice, you really need to read (and memorize) this:

http://maemo.org/maemo_release_docum...on/maemo4.1.x/

Almost everything you need to know is available by clicking on the big DEVELOPMENT button on the top of this page.

Tim

Re: "How to get started programming for Maemo" For Nokia 770 and 800
 

Computer language??? None.. Need to get started, want to know where to start to make little program for the tablet..

Re: "How to get started programming for Maemo" For Nokia 770 and 800
 

I dont know any language and I want to make it easy on me.. I did not even pay attention to the Develpoment buttom!! I need to say I have a PC with windows and the tablet I'm getting will be the only lynus OS I will have, so I have to make the programs on the Tablet 770 Nokia. I Can Do that?? I thought you could do this po the tablet 770 Nokia? So, I got the PDF manual, where do I go next after the link you left me?

Re: "How to get started programming for Maemo" For Nokia 770 and 800
 

Re: "How to get started programming for Maemo" For Nokia 770 and 800
 

You may try smallBasic. Looks easier for a complete beginner.

http://maemo.org/downloads/product/OS2006/smallbasic/

Re: "How to get started programming for Maemo" For Nokia 770 and 800
 

Then when he learns smallBasic, what should he do... start from scratch for the next one? :)

Better start with a language that's similar to others. Python seems the most likely candidate. I would prefer Vala any day, but with the direction Maemo is going, better stay on a more beaten track.