Chapter 4. What is Hildon Desktop?

Table of Contents

Hildon Desktop
hildon-desktop
hildon-1
hildon-1
hildon-thumbnail
libhildonmime
gnomevfs-obex
gnome-vfs-filechooser-backend
gtkfilesystemmemory
hildon-thumbnail-libid3
hildon-theme-plankton
sapwood
hildon-theme-cacher
hildon-theme-layout-4
hildon-theme-tools
libosso
hildon-home-webshortcut
hildon-control-panel
clipboard-manager
maemo-launcher
hildon-initscripts
osso-af-startup
hildon-help
mce-dummy
osso-af-settings
osso-af-utils
osso-app-killer
posix-locales
gazpacho-hildon
hail

Mobile internet devices and tablets need a desktop framework that can provide a way to create applications with a very consistent look and feel and be prepared to run and interface nicely using restricted resources found on small devices like small resolution, little CPU power and storage. In addition, applications should be designed for touchscreen use, finger-friendly navigation, gestures, etc.

The Hildon Application Framework is one of a few existing frameworks designed for small devices and is a good candidate for tablet use. It has strong support from Nokia and is a part of GNOME Mobile. This allows the Gnome community and others to contribute in a way that benefits all users.