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Maemo 5 SDK
Latest news
An update to the Maemo 5 SDK has been released to provide developers with the software shipped in the Nokia N900 mobile computer. In addition to the SDK updates, a GUI installer has been made available that simplifies the creation of a development environment.
Full details of the changes in this version of the SDK can be found in the release notes with additional information provided in the following documents:
- Release change log.
- Maemo 5 SDK content comparison.
- Maemo 5 SDK content changes.
- Maemo 5 tools content comparison.
- Maemo 5 tool content changes.
Description
The Maemo 5 SDK, offering the latest Fremantle software, enables developers to create applications for Nokia devices based on Maemo 5.
The SDK includes all the tools developers need to write, test, compile, and package for distribution Maemo 5 software on a Linux based computer.
Available runtimes
The Maemo 5 SDK enables development of applications for the following runtimes:
- Qt framework.
- C.
- C++, using the Maemomm C++ binding.
- Python, using Python for Maemo or PySide.
More information
For more information, visit the Maemo 5 SDK and Maemo technology pages.
More resources
Related documents:
Maemo 5 SDK
Publisher: Nokia
Date added: 16-Nov-09
Requirements:
- Please see release notes for specific SDK hardware and software requirements.
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