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Nokia has released the second beta version of the Maemo 5 SDK, fixing many bugs reported by developers. Combined with the recent improvements in the Fremantle Extras repository, this release reportedly provide a solid basis to get software ready for the Maemo 5 final release.
Speaking of the Extras repository, it is the main channel of distribution of the Maemo community. The maemo.org along with Nokia are working in the implementation of a quality assurance process based on automated tests and the evaluations of beta testers. The Extras auto-builder is now synced with the Beta 2 SDK content and an automated testing process makes sure the packages uploaded fulfill the most basic functional requirements before being promoted to extras-testing.
Other features of the release include the possibility to develop Status Area plugins, and the update of the developer documentation in editable wiki pages is ready to receive contributions from developers.
Maemo’s website has more details and from there you can grab the latest version of the SDK.
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Dusan Belic
Dusan has been using smartphones since their introduction and is now following the latest trends in the industry. The "convergence" is what he's most excited about, and writing about it is the next logical thing to do. He thinks that using a smartphone is what everyone who cares about their time should do. In addition to his interests in mobile phones, Dusan also loves to experiment with the latest web and mobile 2.0 services. The idea of accessing and managing your information from any device no matter where you are simply amazes him. Whether it's an online to-do list, note taking service or a video sharing social network, he's there to try it out. He admits though, he's still searching for the ultimate web-based organizational tool, which "sings" perfectly with the mobile PIM application. Dusan used to run SymbianWatch.com which later became part of IntoMobile. He lives in Serbia, South-East Europe, from where he edits the site on a daily basis.
