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Week of September 23, 2001
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Forums on Fire With Messages!
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The All About ER6 Forums are on fire with the number of messages over the last few days. Topics discussed include accessing the Z (ROM) drive, customising the Nokia 9210 in various aspects, a wish list of programs and much more. There's been more than 50 posts in the last few days! Head on over to the forum for more!
| Posted by Rafe
on 29/09/2001 | |
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MindTerm 2.0 (SSH Client) for the 9210
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Mindterm is a full-fledged implementation of SSH1 and SSH2 written in Java. The program is stable, but needs lots of memory as with all the other Java apps for the 9210. It does however represent a freeware SSH client!
The author makes some interesting comments about porting to Java on his website, where you are also able to download a SIS file (make sure you read the page first). This program should perhaps be considered as a beta, and only installed if you know what you are doing.
The author's website is http://scn.snow.nl/~fkraak/mindterm/index.html
Notes from website:
Introduction
Mindterm is a full-fledged implementation of SSH1 and SSH2 written in Java. Epoc32 is an embedded operating system used in various types of Psion, as well as the Nokia 9xx0 line of mobile phones. The latter is what I have primarily tested this application with. Java supposedly doesn't need porting, but due to the various limitations of the embedded platform sacrifices in functionality had to be made for it to be usable. Furthermore, there are certain technical limitations in the platform that make running an 'out-of-the-box' mindterm impossible. Hence, this port.
Now, a few remarks.
First of all: The stability of a Nokia 9210 is not too good. Rather poor, really. Maybe newer versions of the platform and/or the java runtime environment in there are more stable, but I'm not holding my breath. I have experienced severe instability and a complete and utter failure on the part of mindterm to work after as little as two consecutive installations on the same device. So use this .SIS file only once, or face the consequences. If you *really* feel the need to upgrade it, get the .jar file and move that to the proper location by hand. (I will be providing that here as well, don't worry.)
| Posted by Rafe
on 29/09/2001 | |
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2 FTP Programs Now Avalable for Nokia 9210
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Yellow computing have released their FTP client, YFTP, for the Nokia 9210. You can use the program to transfer files back and forth over FTP. This has been one of the most requested applications and it is now available.
The software can be purchased via Handango for $25, it is written in C++.
From the Handango website:
YFTP is a simple to use but powerful FTP-Client for the NOKIA 9210 Communicator.
Now you can upload any kind of files from your Nokia Communicator directly to any FTP-Server. This can be used to update your Website, to transfer files into your companies headquarter and for many other purposes...
The user interface is intuitive too use and follows the Nokia style. You can switch between the local and the remote file system to get an fast overview on the files on both systems.
Features:
Send and recive files via FTP-protocoll
Renaming and deleting files and folders
Creating new folders
Anonymus Login
The application is written in C++. It runs very fast and has a English user interface.
You can buy the program from http://www.handango.com/PlatformProductDetail.jsp?siteId=1&catalog=0§ionId=0&productType=2&platformId=4&productId=20774
In addition a freeware Java FTP client has also been released. It is called iczFTP and is a work in progress, but does all the basics very well.
It can de downloaded from:
http://wap88.com/iczFTP.sis
| Posted by Rafe
on 29/09/2001 | |
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Breadbox Release NBackgammon for 9210
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The classic game of Backgammon is now available for your 9210. Breadbox, a well know developer from previous Communicator models launch their first title for the 9210. Its available for $30 from their website and includes an option to play against another 9210 user via SMS.
From the Breadbox website:
The classic game of Backgammon is now available for your 9210/9290 Communicator!
Play against another 9210/9290 opponent via SMS!!
Breadbox NBackgammon plays just like the real game. Options to play against another human, an opponent via SMS, or play against the computer are all available. When playing against another human, we've even included a "Doubling cube" option to make things more interesting if there's some friendly wagering going on.
NBackgammon includes these exciting features
- Colorful, easy to see screen with 2-color dice.
- SMS capable.
- Play against another human or against the computer.
- Auto-End turn when playing against computer.
- Doubling cube option.
- Navigation option to change which arrow keys you prefer to use, or use all of them.
- Auto-pickup if piece is on the bar.
- Sound option.
- And our computer player is pretty tough to beat! See if you're up to the challenge....order NBackgammon today!
More from http://www.breadbox.com
| Posted by Rafe
on 27/09/2001 | |
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New integrated Quartz SDK for Symbian OS v6.1
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Symbian have released through SymbianDevNet a combined version of the developer SDK for Quartz (pen based mediaphone communicators) ER 6.1. The combined SDK includes support for both C++ and Java. Er6.1 includes packet data support.
From the website:
Symbian OS v6.1, the Packet Data release of the operating system for advanced data-enabled mobile phones, shipped earlier this year to Symbian licensees. This latest release of Symbian OS primarily includes support for GPRS, Bluetooth 1.0b and WAP 1.2. After an extensive testing period, the SDK for the Symbian OS reference design for pen-base mobile phones (code-named Quartz) is now available to developers at the Symbian Developer Network website.
For the first time, the SDK is available as a single download for both C++ and Java developers, allowing content, service and application providers to target both languages more conveniently. Java developers in particular can benefit from this release since Symbian OS v6.1 for Quartz, which includes Symbian’s complete PersonalJava 3.0.1 JVM implementation and JavaPhone 1.0.0, is Sun's reference implementation for the JavaPhone APIs.
Using the Symbian SDK, both C++ and Java developers will be able to target their solutions at forthcoming Symbian OS phones from the world's leading mobile phone manufacturers.
The latest SDK includes many significant enhancements including the latest version of the Symbian OS emulator for testing and debugging code, new and improved tools (including GDBSTUB for on-target debugging) and greatly enhanced system documentation and example code. Major documentation changes include:
- a GUI Controls Catalogue and a Quartz Style Guide.
- documentation on many Quartz-specific APIs, including Contacts Shared UI, Dialog Framework, Dialogs and Utilities
- documentation for new APIs introduced in Symbian OS v6.1 (Calendar Conversion, Localized Names of Plug-ins, Bluetooth)
- documentation of several previously undocumented APIs, including: Application Architecture Framework, Application Architecture Services, Application Utilities, Array Keys, B-Trees, Clock, Incremental Matcher, Message Window, Messaging Architecture, Open Font System, Panic Categories and Numbers, Persistent Paged Sets, Print Preview, Printing, Recognizers, Reference Counting Objects and System Sounds.
- enhanced and expanded documentation for existing APIs, including: DBMS, Reference Counting Objects, Array Keys, Lexical Analysis, Handles, Dynamically Loading Link Libraries and Bluetooth.
Symbian OS Java documentation has also been augmented with the addition of several tutorials, updated examples and brand new introductory content for developers new to the platform.
To download the SDK and join over 50,000 other registered developers for Symbian OS please sign up now! Existing members of the Symbian Developer Network can go direct to the SDK download page.
Read more at the SymbianDevNet site: http://www.symbiandevnet.com/
| Posted by Rafe
on 27/09/2001 | |
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WildPalm's Doom for 9210 to 1.1
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WildPalm have released version 1.1 os their Doom port for the Nokia 9210. New in this release is a small Doom Data file (300 kb smaller), support for cheat codes and some bug fixes.
From the WildPalm website:
Updates in v1.1:
Optimized size of Doom data file
Added support for cheat codes!
Fixed startup problems with some Communicators
Download from http://www.wildpam.co.uk
| Posted by Rafe
on 27/09/2001 | |
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SmartPhone User 9210 Edition 7 Available
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Edition 7 of the pdf format eMagasine for the Nokia 9210 is now available. In the current issue there is a continuation of the IPAQ / 9210 comparison, a report on Microsoft Mobius 2001 Conference, and some useful hints and tips.
Full contents:
- Editorial: A look at the competition as we report on the Microsoft Mobius 2001 Conference
- Elisabeth Liddell continues her detailed exploration of both EPOC and Pocket PC operating systems
- Hints & Tips: EPOC Word templates, Archiving Calendar files, Uninstalling PC Suite
- News Updates (lots of new software releases this month)
- Bill Bryant finishes his brief overview of EPOC Word
- FAQ Directory
- 9210 Software Directory
You can download issue 7 now from:
http://www.smartphoneuser.com/9210_7.htm
| Posted by Rafe
on 26/09/2001 | |
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Kylom Release Final Version of Monnaie for 9210
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Kylom have released a final version of their international currency converter for the 9210. Updates in this release include support for German, and Polish (adding to French and English) as well as faster internet updates.
The following has been posted on their website where you can download the new version (http://www.kylom.com):
"Final" upload of Monnaie for Nokia Communicator 9210: version 6.00 (6 stands for Epoc ER6) of Monnaie is now finalised and available for download. The big improvement on the beta versions is the speed of the internet updates: the server now used for these updates (Yahoo Finance) is much faster than the previous one. This sofware is available in English, French, German and Polish (all four languages from the same installation file monnaie.sis).
In their forum Kylom posted the following announcement about Portfolio (share / investment management which is well known on the ER5 platform):
After the infamous announcement of Psion, I have received a number of mails from users of Porfolio: most were asking when a 9210 version would be available. Some said that they were switching to Windows CE and suggested that Porfolio should be ported to this platform.
I have decided to go the 9210 route first, but to take this opportunity to make a complete rewrite of Porfolio. I could have tried to adapt the existing OPL code and re-compile it for 9210, now that the tools (user side and developer side) have been made available by Symbian. The result would have come earlier but would have been less than satisfying, in at least two areas: speed and memory requirements, two areas where the 9210 is not particularly "tolerant".
Porfolio for 9210 is currently being re-writen in Epoc ER6 C++. The user interface will be widely similar to the existing ER5 OPL version, with menus and commands simplified and rationalised in some areas, but with no less functionalities.
It is still time to suggest improvements!!!
| Posted by Rafe
on 26/09/2001 | |
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RingMaster for 9210 to Version 1.14
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A new version of, RingMaster, the ringtone editing software for the 9210, has been released. New features include recording capabilities, a VU meter while recording and several bug fixes. The version is a must upgrade since the previous version expires at the end of September.
Full List of New features include:
*Recording capabilities, avoiding the need to switch to the Record application
*Fixes notes not being displayed correctly on the staves
*Uses correct \documents\tones\ folder according to the language of your
9210
*VU meter active while recording
Existing RingMaster registration codes will work in this new version, and the new version can be downloaded from the Zenobyte website at http://www.zenobyte.com/9210/
| Posted by Rafe
on 26/09/2001 | |
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New program Details Available in Software Directory
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The details of the new programs of the last month or so have all been updated to the software directory. With detailed descriptions and screenshots each piece of software has its own page.
Updates inlcude RMRHome, RMRInvest, RMRNotes, CDoom, Doom, AdTrasher, Mocha Telnet, Card Mover, BshPad, and more.
These can be found on the new listings page in the software directory here:
/allabouter6-late/communicator/software/new.php
This means I've now started updating the site after the problems I had. I'm still fixing things as I go and there are still errors but I though new content was needed. I'll work on updating some of the existing ntries next as well as keeping the news updated.
| Posted by Rafe
on 24/09/2001 | |
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RMR Release 3 New Programs for the 9210
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RMR Software, one of the leading EPOC shareware houses, have released three new applications for the Nokia 9210 and updated several others.
The new programs are RMRHome (a home iventory manager), RMRInvest (an investment tracking program) and RMRNotes (a program for keeping notes, reminders and todo's).
RMR four other programs have also recieved updates. These add printing support to the programs, this bug have been fixed by Symbian in the OPL runtime.
All of these programs can be downloaded from http://www.rmrsoft.com/
You can find out more about each of the programs by following the links below to see longer descriptions and screenshots.
RMRHome - /allabouter6-late/communicator/software/details/rmrhome.php
RMRInvest - /allabouter6-late/communicator/software/details/rmrinvest.php
RMRNotes - /allabouter6-late/communicator/software/details/rmrnotes.php
| Posted by Rafe
on 24/09/2001 | |
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