11.1 Introduction
Forum Nokia is an online community for third parties developing applications and services for Nokia platforms. The Forum Nokia Web site provides information for different technologies and platforms for developers, system integrators, content providers, and for others who are interested in the mobile application development. Marketing support as well as possibility for application certification is provided via the developer alliances, Nokia Developer ProPoint, and Nokia Developer NetPoint.
After free registration to Forum Nokia, the registered members can find supporting documents, toolkits, and software development kits (SDKs) and share development tips and find solutions to problems in the Online Discus- sion areas.
You can find the Forum Nokia Web site at
www.forum.nokia.com.
11.2Information for Symbian application developers
As the Symbian operating system of the Nokia 9290 Communicator is an open platform by Symbian,
11.3 Developing optimized WAP services
Forum Nokia also offers guidance in developing optimized WAP services for the Nokia 9290 Communicator, as well as for other Nokia WAP phones. The Nokia WAP Toolkits can be downloaded for free, and several WAP service development related discussion areas are on hand.
11.4 Nokia Developer ProPoint
Companies that want to develop applications and services in closer relationship with Nokia can apply for the Nokia Developer ProPoint. Members of Nokia Developer ProPoint can get technical assistance, marketing support, and other membership benefits during their membership period. See the Forum Nokia Web site at www.forum.nokia.com for further information on services, price, and availability.
11.5 Third-party connectivity solutions
Since the Nokia 9290 Communicator has both an infrared and a serial port, it is possible to connect different kinds of external devices to it.
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