What is gnokii ?
-
Generally, what is gnokii (G from GNU, NOKII from Nokia) ? - -
It is a name of project. The aim of it is to develop tools and drivers -for Nokia mobile phones. Of course, I think in this moment about really -different tools - for example, modem drivers, console tools, etc. -All created here software is released under the GNU -General Public License. Please see COPYING -for more details on license/copying issues, -the lack of warranty and where to send a postcard if you like gnokii :). -Anyway, our software works on many software (Linux, Free BSD, etc.) -and hardware (Intel, etc.) platforms... - -
What software applications are created in gnokii project ?
-
From these rather humble beginnings, it has evolved into a the main
-command line tool of the suite. Many people now use it for
-reading/writing phone book entries, sending and receiving SMS messages
-etc. Ultimately it is intended that it will become a utility that
-communicates with gnokiid to provide a command line interface to
-the functionality provided by the gnokiid daemon.
-
-
At present xgnokii works directly with the phone, however in the -future it will more likely use the "side" interface of gnokiid. - -
The main author of it is Jan Derfinak
-
-
-gnokiid is still under development, it's ultimate aim being to
-act as a "master" daemon that interfaces with your phone on one
-side and gnokii or xgnokii on the other. This "side" code is still
-under discussion, particularly with respect to the most appropriate
-choice of communication method (IPC, TCP/IP etc.)
-
-
This project also inspired some people to write other software for Nokia. -For example: - -
-
The homepage of this module is
-http://www.agouros.de/gnokii
-
-
Which phones are supported ?
-
You can also ask, what phones are supported ? All, you want :-) Really ! - -
At first, we were making in gnokii project modules -for Nokia 3810/8110 and 51x0/61x0 phones. Later users started to -write parts for other Nokia phones. And we hope to extend it to another -models: 7110, etc. Remember: it's even possible to write modules -for other than Nokia phones -too (just imagine: support for the most popular phones in one software !)... - -
Here is more detailed table with supported phones info... - -
You can also look into -registered gnokii users database -too see used by them phones... - -
What is compatibility with hardware ?
-
Generally, gnokii can work with all computers, which have serial port -(over cable). - -
If you want to use infrared, sometimes are small problems, because some -IrDa connectors are not compatible with some standards... - -
How can I get support for it ?
-
We our only people and we sometimes make mistakes. But don't worry: -support for gnokii is really great. At first, you can tell your problem -to all gnokii users (in May 2000 on the list there were subscribed about -1000 people). - -
The most often it's enough. If not, contact with authors: - -
When problem is connected with module for concrete phone, write to people -listed in answer for question Which phones are supported ?. -For other parts: Jan Derfinak -is responsible for xgnokii. - -
How to contact with gnokii users ?
-
Thanks to the efforts of -Martin Hamilton we have a Majordomo based mailing -list gnokii@net.lut.ac.uk. - -
You can subscribe by sending email to -gnokii-request@net.lut.ac.uk with the word subscribe in the body of the text. - -
-Note that the list is not a forum for discussion on how to obtain copies of -Nokia's proprietary software. -It is the primary discussion forum for the project. - -
Does Nokia sponsors/supports this work ?
-
In the early stages of the project there were indications that -Nokia would provide some support for the project. Regrettably, these -negotiations stalled over the issue of binary versus open source -releases and the project has proceeded without official or unofficial -assistance. - -
How can I help with creating it ?
-
There are some things, you can do you gnokii: - -
-
The best method to make it is to adding yourself to the user database
-at http://gnokii.org/users.
-
-
Where to get latest versions ?
-
The source of gnokii aplications is in the CSV server. - -
We want to thank to Andrew Tridgell, Samba team for it... -and Czech Linux Users Group for hosting the original -CVS repository at cvs.linux.cz. - -
The server's address is pserver.samba.org. If you -are already familiar with CVS, set the CVSROOT to - -
:pserver:cvs@pserver.samba.org:/cvsroot - -
and use the password cvs for checking out the repository with the name -gnokii. - -
If you are not familiar with cvs, don't worry. It's very simple. -First, you need some of older gnokii releases (sources) - see for example -links in the end of this question. Unpack them to some directory. Then: - -
-
-
export CVSROOT=:pserver:cvs@pserver.samba.org:/cvsroot - -
If you have different shell, use different command (e.g. setenv). - -
-
cvs login - -
Use cvs as your password. - -
-
cvs co gnokii -
-
-
-
-
If you prefer, there is a WWW interface to the CVS server at -http://samba.org/cgi-bin/cvsweb/gnokii/. - -
Now you are on your own - you have the current sources on your disk -in the directory gnokii. If you are going to make substantial changes -and feel that they should be included into gnokii please mention it -on the list first to avoid duplicated effort. - -
If you would like to receive email when updates are made to the CVS -repository, just send email to -Hugh Blemings email to that effect -and you'll be added to the recipients list. - -
Another way to get almost latest (x)gnokii tools is to download it from -pages of authors: - -
-
Remember: it's still work in progress. It means, that we very often change it, -add new functions and correct our bugs (sometimes once a day :-))... So, -it's good to check it often... - - - - + +
+ + +What is gnokii ?
+
Generally, what is gnokii (G from GNU, NOKII from Nokia) ? + +
It is a name of project. The aim of it is to develop tools and drivers +for Nokia mobile phones. Of course, I think in this moment about really +different tools - for example, modem drivers, console tools, etc. +All created here software is released under the GNU +General Public License. Please see COPYING +for more details on license/copying issues, +the lack of warranty and where to send a postcard if you like gnokii :). +Anyway, our software works on many software (Linux, Free BSD, etc.) +and hardware (Intel, etc.) platforms... + +
What software applications are created in gnokii project ?
+
From these rather humble beginnings, it has evolved into a the main
+command line tool of the suite. Many people now use it for
+reading/writing phone book entries, sending and receiving SMS messages
+etc. Ultimately it is intended that it will become a utility that
+communicates with gnokiid to provide a command line interface to
+the functionality provided by the gnokiid daemon.
+
+
At present xgnokii works directly with the phone, however in the +future it will more likely use the "side" interface of gnokiid. + +
The main author of it is Jan Derfinak
+
+
+gnokiid is still under development, it's ultimate aim being to
+act as a "master" daemon that interfaces with your phone on one
+side and gnokii or xgnokii on the other. This "side" code is still
+under discussion, particularly with respect to the most appropriate
+choice of communication method (IPC, TCP/IP etc.)
+
+
This project also inspired some people to write other software for Nokia. +For example: + +
+
The homepage of this module is
+http://www.agouros.de/gnokii
+
+
Which phones are supported ?
+
You can also ask, what phones are supported ? All, you want :-) Really ! + +
At first, we were making in gnokii project modules +for Nokia 3810/8110 and 51x0/61x0 phones. Later users started to +write parts for other Nokia phones. And we hope to extend it to another +models: 7110, etc. Remember: it's even possible to write modules +for other than Nokia phones +too (just imagine: support for the most popular phones in one software !)... + +
Here is more detailed table with supported phones info... + +
You can also look into +registered gnokii users database +too see used by them phones... + +
What is compatibility with hardware ?
+
Generally, gnokii can work with all computers, which have serial port +(over cable). + +
If you want to use infrared, sometimes are small problems, because some +IrDa connectors are not compatible with some standards... + +
How can I get support for it ?
+
We our only people and we sometimes make mistakes. But don't worry: +support for gnokii is really great. At first, you can tell your problem +to all gnokii users (in May 2000 on the list there were subscribed about +1000 people). + +
The most often it's enough. If not, contact with authors: + +
When problem is connected with module for concrete phone, write to people +listed in answer for question Which phones are supported ?. +For other parts: Jan Derfinak +is responsible for xgnokii. + +
How to contact with gnokii users ?
+
Thanks to the efforts of +Martin Hamilton we have a Majordomo based mailing +list gnokii@net.lut.ac.uk. + +
You can subscribe by sending email to +gnokii-request@net.lut.ac.uk with the word subscribe in the body of the text. + +
+Note that the list is not a forum for discussion on how to obtain copies of +Nokia's proprietary software. +It is the primary discussion forum for the project. + +
Does Nokia sponsors/supports this work ?
+
In the early stages of the project there were indications that +Nokia would provide some support for the project. Regrettably, these +negotiations stalled over the issue of binary versus open source +releases and the project has proceeded without official or unofficial +assistance. + +
How can I help with creating it ?
+
There are some things, you can do you gnokii: + +
+
The best method to make it is to adding yourself to the user database
+at http://gnokii.org/users.
+
+
Where to get latest versions ?
+
The source of gnokii aplications is in the CSV server. + +
We want to thank to Andrew Tridgell, Samba team for it... +and Czech Linux Users Group for hosting the original +CVS repository at cvs.linux.cz. + +
The server's address is pserver.samba.org. If you +are already familiar with CVS, set the CVSROOT to + +
:pserver:cvs@pserver.samba.org:/cvsroot + +
and use the password cvs for checking out the repository with the name +gnokii. + +
If you are not familiar with cvs, don't worry. It's very simple. +First, you need some of older gnokii releases (sources) - see for example +links in the end of this question. Unpack them to some directory. Then: + +
+
+
export CVSROOT=:pserver:cvs@pserver.samba.org:/cvsroot + +
If you have different shell, use different command (e.g. setenv). + +
+
cvs login + +
Use cvs as your password. + +
+
cvs co gnokii +
+
+
+
+
If you prefer, there is a WWW interface to the CVS server at +http://samba.org/cgi-bin/cvsweb/gnokii/. + +
Now you are on your own - you have the current sources on your disk +in the directory gnokii. If you are going to make substantial changes +and feel that they should be included into gnokii please mention it +on the list first to avoid duplicated effort. + +
If you would like to receive email when updates are made to the CVS +repository, just send email to +Hugh Blemings email to that effect +and you'll be added to the recipients list. + +
Another way to get almost latest (x)gnokii tools is to download it from +pages of authors: + +
+
Remember: it's still work in progress. It means, that we very often change it, +add new functions and correct our bugs (sometimes once a day :-))... So, +it's good to check it often... + + + +