I'm no Linux geek either, but I managed to get Gpredict running on an Ubuntu box quite painlessly (of course, Ubuntu took care of the dependencies automatically...).
I'd say start with Predict, Portable Predict+, or Gpredict, if Maemo has a GUI. Predict and Portable Predict+ are available on the AMSAT software page, and the author, John Magliacane, is on the BB...
George, KA3HSW
----- Original Message ----- From: "Wayne Estes" w9ae@charter.net To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Sent: Sunday, February 08, 2009 1:25 PM Subject: [amsat-bb] Satellite tracking for Nokia N800/810
I recently ordered a Nokia N810 "internet tablet". It's a pocket-sized computer with a 400 MHz Texas Instruments OMAP2420 processor running a stripped-down version of Linux called "Maemo". It's open source, of course, and a community of enthusiasts develops software for this platform. Unfortunately, the maemo.org software index does not list a satellite tracking program.
What are the practical options to put a satellite tracking program on a Nokia N810? The display is 800x480 pixels, much larger than most "palmtop" computers. Is there an existing Linux satellite tracking program that might work with Maemo Linux if I install the necessary libraries? Or should I try a Palm OS emulator and use something like PocketSat that is designed for a much smaller display? Any other emulation options to consider?
I'm NOT a Linux geek, so I don't know what are the range of options to investigate. The device can access online satellite tracking applications using a Wi-Fi connection. But I'm looking for something to track ham satellites when no wireless Internet connection is available.
Wayne Estes W9AE Oakland, Oregon, USA, CN83ik