Archived:Accessing network with Symbian and Maemo Platforms

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Created: ebra (13 Dec 2007)

Last edited: hamishwillee (20 Jul 2012)

Introduction

Symbian and Maemo Platforms offer a rich set of APIs for developers to access network.

Comparing S60 and Maemo Platforms

Symbian

• HTTP on Symbian OS
• Using the Symbian C++ Sockets API
• How to create access point
• Reading internet access points from the device

The Open C functionality on S60 Platform allows easier porting between different operating systems.

• Connecting to http using ghttp lib
• Reading AP(Access Point) Table

Maemo Platform

• Maemo connectivity guide