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Python for Newbies – Tutorial – Part Two
Dec 9th
This is part two of the Python for Newbies tutorial . Part One can be found here. The content of this tutorial is provided under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 license:
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Functions
Functions are simply a set of commands or statements grouped together as a unit with a name that can be called on by other parts of the program (or even by other programs) to accomplish a certain task. Since the statements inside a function do not have to be rewritten every time the steps they perform are needed, our programs are smaller and easier to maintain. We have already used several functions that are built in to the Python core. For example, we have used the del function to delete items from Python lists and dictionaries, the tuple function to convert a string into a tuple, several math functions, and others. However, we are now going to learn how to create our own functions. Functions are simple, but there are a few new associated concepts that you will have to understand. Read the rest of this entry »
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Python for Newbies – Tutorial
Dec 9th
This is a Python tutorial that tries to touch on most areas of the Python language, but attempts to be very simple so that people who have never done any sort of programming can grasp it. Special attention will be given to its use as a Maemo OS development platform. The content of this tutorial is provided under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 license:
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The versions of Python and other libraries targeted by the tutorial will be initially the ones available on Maemo 5 at the time of the N900 release. That means Python 2.5.4. As Maemo starts moving to more recent versions of Python we will attempt to keep this tutorial in sync.
If you have any other comments or suggestions please let me know. We have a Google Wave available for those that would like to contribute to the content.
Due to its length, we have divided the tutorial in two parts (maybe three by the time we are done). There are a few sections still missing at the end of the tutorial. We hope to add them in the near future. But, again, if someone would like to help, let us know.
Table of Contents
Part One
- What is Python?
- Why Python?
- Installing Python
- How Python works
- The building blocks of a Python program
- How to program in Python
- Functions
- Modules
- Working with files
- Classes and Objects
- Errors and Error Handling
- Other common built-in functions
- Time
Part Two
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Python for Newbies – TutorialNokia N900 Showing it can function on Portrait Mode – Pictures and Video
Nov 29th
Now we have some interesting news for you all
Here are the pictures showing N900 can be used in portrait mode too, So it seems like they have already implemented and now taking their time to make it work flawless on accelerometer
It just matter of weeks to get the portrait mode working.
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The N900 and its Killer Feature
Nov 26th
There are a lot of great smart phones out in the market right now. They all have some strong points that distinguish them, even if it is just that they happen to run on the network that some users want (or have) to be on. In this climate it is very hard to come out with a feature that can truly distinguish a device as a standout. In spite of that, Nokia has created a huge amount of anticipation with the N900, although they refuse to call it a “Smart Phone”, preferring instead the term “mobile computer”. Read the rest of this entry »
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The N900 and its Killer FeatureN900 Support Page Online
Nov 24th
Hi the N900 support page is finally online.Whats the support page brings us:
-User Manual in all languages
-How To which is used for basic tweaks you can do in N900
-Softwares from Nokia for your N900
-Accessories Available for your N900
-Specification
-Simple 400 FAQ’s
N900 Support Page
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N900 FM transmitter Demo
Nov 24th
FM Transmitter Demo
Hi geeks we all know N900 sports a fm transmitter.The N900 fmtransmitter is demoed by Steffen, a member of the Maemo 5 UI Team.The Fm transmitter is basically used to transmit the audio from N900 to the nearby Fm receiver.Here in this below video you can see the working of it.
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N900 Handy Keyboard Shortcuts
Nov 22nd
Hello folks,
The N900 running a linux os so there are many keyboard shortcuts available to us.Lets have a look of all the keyboard shortcuts and various light notification used in N900 for notifying and to start various process.
Notification lights colour:
1.Blue Color light is meant for Application notifications such as an IM or Text Or Email.
2.Orange Color light indicate the battery is getting charged
3.Green Light denotes Battery charge is full Read the rest of this entry »
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HowTo: Browse the N900’s File-system using its Web-Browser
Nov 21st
The N900’s Web-Browser can be used to browse its entire file-system. To list the root directory, enter file:/// in the web-address field.
File-System on the N900 Web-Browser
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Nokia’s Maemo OS – The next big wave
Nov 20th
The next big wave
Trends in computers come in waves. Developers are like surfers on the shore spying out the horizon looking out for the next big one. Today I write about a wave that is just now starting to take shape, looks almost innocuous, but that has the potential to be a great ride as well – Nokia’s Maemo operating system.
There have been several Maemo based devices released already, but the latest one, the N900 seems to be really capturing the imagination of lots and lots of users and, in particular, developers. And that is very significant, even crucial for a platform, as Steve Ballmer has been known to admit. But aren’t all mobile device developers already coding for Apple? Well, they might have been, and a great many of them still are, but that wave seems to be heading in to the rocks and many of its riders are looking to get off. OK, you may say, but aren’t developers more likely to get on the Google Android wave instead? Well, some have already done just that, but I have reason to believe that the Maemo wave is going to be a lot more fun to ride. Lets see why. Read the rest of this entry »
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How to take the Red-Pill and install more apps on the N900
Nov 19th
The N900 (and the Maemo platform) allows the user to, for lack of a better word, “turbo-charge” the Application Manager by opening up a variety of advanced features locked away by default. Enabling them requires taking the “Red-Pill” so to speak. you can always opt for the “Blue-Pill” but c’mon, you only live once. 
So, to enable this mode, open the Application Manager and select Catalogs from the drop-down. This will show a list of catalogs
Tap “New” and type the word matrix in the ‘Web address’ field.
Now tap on the blurry region above the Catalogs window. This will bring up the “big choice”
Taking the Blue-Pill will put you back where you started. Taking the Red-Pill will unlock the new world and the Application Catalog will display new buttons like ‘Settings’ and ‘Install from File’
The Application Manager will now update if an internet-connection is available and display a whole lot more packages. These packages are not only useful for development purposes but also for advanced use.
NOTE: Just a word of caution. Enable this mode only if you feel comfortable with managing the advanced features. The chances of getting your phone bricked are high if you don’t know what you are doing. If you are willing to take the risk, good luck!
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