Since we have a list of programs that are recommended, would it be advisable to have a thread about programs that we've tried but don't work?
If you do try a program, be sure to log the VERSION number (if they have one)and what DIDN'T work right.
Since I've been searching for a good eBook reader, I've started evaluating some listed on a wikipedia page for ebooks that are for Symbian:
Qreader ver. 1.6...doesn't read .prc's or navigate as promised, doesn't exit, have to kill the program through the task manager pick.
Booksinmyphone...creates a standalone Java of each book. Books load but don't navigate very well, programs terminate prematurely.
Other programs:
CellularBasic Pro 1.1 - BASIC language interpreter. Can't seem to read from mass memory, terminates prematurely. This is an open-source project through Sourceforge, so maybe an S60 5th ed. version can be generated. That would be great!
SlovoED Dictionary v3 - sort of works but the wildcard search functionality is lost. I contacted their tech support - they say they may get around to sorting this out but not to hold my breath.
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TouchPiano - not ready for the N97, S60v3 keypad emulation takes up the screen; unable to get to play anything.
TouchGuitar - not ready for the N97, S60v3 keypad emulation takes up the screen; was able to strum a few chords and change chords though--will be a nice application when ported.
nClicker - not ready for the N97 at all. Only displays a warning message. Have to KILL task to get it to exit.
Shanghaimj.jar - a Mahjong-type game, will not run. Installed name is unprintable so will appear at end of Application Manager Installed Applications list as four quads (boxes).