Archived:Comparing Symbian and Maemo Platforms
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Introduction
This article examines a sample application developed for both S60 Platform and Maemo Platform. The main point is the give an overview on the possibilities of these platforms.
Development tools
S60 Platform SDKs for Symbian OS, for C++
Menus
Both S60 Platform and Maemo Platform support menus with submenus. The look of the menus is fairly the same. On the other hand the way menus are created differs quite a bit.
Using menus with S60 and Maemo Platform
Hardware keys
Both S60 Platform and Maemo Platform devices have a number of hardware keys for developers to use.
Using hardware keys with S60 and Maemo Platform
Common dialogs
Both S60 and Maemo Platforms have a number of common dialogs for developers.
Selecting a file in S60 Platform using CAknFileSelectionDialog
Selecting a file in Maemo Platform using hildon_file_chooser_dialog_new
Using common dialogs with S60 and Maemo Platform
Text strings
Most applications need to work with text in one way or another. On the latest S60 Platform (S60 3rd Edition FP2) developers can choose between Symbian descriptors and C strings. C string support is part of the Open C functionality. The Maemo Platform uses C strings.
Comparing C strings and descriptors
Fonts
Using fonts with S60 and Maemo Platform
File access
Using files with S60 and Maemo Platforms
Screen
Using screen with S60 and Maemo Platforms
Bitmaps
Using bitmaps with Symbian and Maemo Platforms
Camera
Using camera with S60 and Maemo Platforms
Audio
Using audio with S60 and Maemo Platforms
Network access
Accessing network with S60 and Maemo Platforms
Bluetooth
Using Bluetooth with S60 and Maemo Platforms
Memory management
Comparing memory management on S60 and Maemo Platforms
Error handling
Comparing error handling on S60 and Maemo Platforms
Localization
Comparing application localization on S60 and Maemo Platforms
Application delivery package
Creating application delivery package on S60 and Maemo Platforms
Signing
S60 applications need to be signed for the S60 3rd Edition devices. Signing in Maemo Platfom is not an option currently.
