mBarcode is an application for our Nokia N900 with which we can scanning 1D and 2D barcodes.
We can visualize the information contained in both barcodes as in QR and DataMatrix codes, in this way, if the information is a URL, the browser will open, and if it is a VCARD is inserted in the database of our contacts.
For if you do not know, here’s an example of QR code:
and Datamatrix code here:
Some features are:
mBarcode is available in the Extras-Testing repository. To learn more about repositories, click here.
Hello I can’t find the mbarcode in the extras. Is it possible it is not working with version 1-2?
I’ve been searching for this program for an hour – why can’t anyone simply post a LINK to where this program can be downloaded? there are over 2 dozen discussions but in over 1/2 dozen different websites/forums, but no one can post a link? awesome.
I totally agree with chai guy. Why can’t someone please post a link to the download? I can’t find it either. I’ve been trying to download it for 2 days.
@ Jennifer & ChaiGuy: that’s not how it works, guys. The N900 was always sold as a device for people with a bit of knowledge of these things. If you don’t understand how Linux repositories work (aka “application catalogues”) then it may be helpful to do what the developer suggests and follow the link to “learn more about repositories”. To get pissy at developers who are basically beta-testing a product and making it available for free, is considered uncool in geek circles.
I am not a Geek but found it in 1 minute. Now I have to find a program which can create these codes.
Regards,
@Neil Hoskins
Which is the main reason why Linux never will be a viable alternative to mainstream OS’.
I have tried RedHat, Ubuntu and now the N900 with Maeomo with an open mind, and the experience is always the same: if you dont adjust to the geek rules, prepare to be flamed, mocked and bullied.
I can’t remember “having a knowledge of these things” being a prerequisite when this phone was sold to me. I pretty soon figured it would be since i have dabbled in the Linux lanscape earlier, and saw the same oh-so-sad symptoms as earlier… At the same time realized that `MAEMO would be a failed project for the same reasons as other Linux based stuff.
TBH there is absolutely no viable reason for enforcing these “rules”. Repositories is a nice thing for developers IF the consumer is interested in being a crash test dummy. Most consumers aren’t. Im never gonna post anything helpful to a developer, neither would i probably be able to.
The typical life-span is for most programs is for it to be “work in progress” forever, until the developer(s) suddenly abandon the project. It would be much better to inform me that it was WiP or a Beta and let me download it without having to scan through a crapload of stuff i couldnt care less about, and rather make the full repositories available for those who actually have interest in them or anything to contribute with.
Almost daily i hear/see Linux-enthusiasts whine about the rest of the world not giving Linux a chance. But until this issue is addressed, good luck with taking over the world…