Python 2.0 for S60 starts to be pushed out

[slitchfield]

The application development system Python for S60 has finally reached the big version 2.0, at least in runtime form, and is being pushed out via SW_Update on selected S60 phones. I've done some screens of the availability and installation process below on the Nokia N86. I daresay an official announcement and a full development release is also imminent. Watch this space.

Read on in the full article.

[Candido]

What is Python used for? Is it worth the installation? I have noticed this on my N86 for about 2 weeks now but didn't download it as I don't want an app to take up space if it won't do anything for me.

[TheUndertaker]

GOD! i really wish they integrate python/qt and all these frameworks within the firmware updates, they take up way too much c drive space!!! :(

Yes - I would appreciate an article on Python, ie. what it is and what it does

[ricksvill]

My N96 did this update a few days ago.

[moranm22]

which application are available for python ?

http://opensource.nokia.com/projects/pythonfors60/

Python is a very tidy and easy to learn programming language available on many platforms - mostly windows and linux, you do the dev on a desktop and run it against the python engine in the phone.

moranm22 wrote: which application are available for python?

e.g. http://horizon.symbian.org/index.php...oper&Itemid=84
Although these are for the 'old' Python 1.4.5 runtime.

That's pretty sweet, I'm glad Nokia has initiative to push out an updated official Python package.

For those not familiar with Python, its a programming language and runtime engine that allows you to write your own apps on Symbian without dealing with most of the inner workings of the system. It's worth learning and try to write your own app in your spare time.

http://python.org/


I hope Nokia would integrate this in their future firmwares so majority of users could run Python apps more seamlessly.

[cymbi]

Hi all,my phone is N79,the firmware is RM-348 TDC 32.001,after I saw this article,I checked my phone,Hmmm…I found it was available for me too.

hi, for more information about python go to http://wiki.forum.nokia.com

Originally Posted by Rem

That's pretty sweet, I'm glad Nokia has initiative to push out an updated official Python package.

For those not familiar with Python, its a programming language and runtime engine that allows you to write your own apps on Symbian without dealing with most of the inner workings of the system. It's worth learning and try to write your own app in your spare time.

http://python.org/


I hope Nokia would integrate this in their future firmwares so majority of users could run Python apps more seamlessly.

That's true of Python for S60. More generically, 'Python' is a far bigger project than just S60 phones.

Follow wich devices will install python automatically!

- On the below mentioned devices Python runtime and its dependencies will be installed automatically
when the Python applications is started.
6220 classic, N86 8 MP, N85, 6720 classic, 6730 classic, N96, 5730 XpressMusic, N78, 5630 XpressMusic,
E52, E55, 6710 Navigator, E75, N79, 5800 XpressMusic, 5530 XpressMusic, 5230, X6 and N97 min

There are few obsolete URL's posted above.

Python for S60's home page is: https://garage.maemo.org/projects/pys60/

You can download the latest release from there. The tarball contains all the documentation you need to use and develop with it.

If you want to talk or ask questions about pys60, this is the official place to do it:

http://discussion.forum.nokia.com/fo...play.php?f=102