I am interested what N900 can do with Linux-based Maemo 5 system installed.Can it for example:Compile c++ or java files?Hack into wifi (I meant advanced wlan card features)Create own wifi access point?Be WWW server?Use normal usb keyboard? (after changing plug into smaller)Play flash games?
How limited is the Linux-based distribution on the Nokia n900?
linux;maemo;mobile
The OS is basically a customised version of Debian, and that means that whatever Debian can do, your N900 can. That's because you can run normal Debian packages on it, and even use official APT sources. As for the hardware part, stuff like point 2 and point 5, I just don't know.Note that the wikipedia page is quite detailed.