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Wikipedia Client 2 Years ago Karma: 0
Hello, I am looking for a wikipedia client for my N97. Much like the iPhone has software like Wikiamo which accesses the wikipedia database in an iPhone friendly screen.

I can use the browser, but I'd really prefer something designed for the N97 mini screen...

Does anyone know of one, or do I need to write one myself?

Thanks, Chris
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#3280
Re:Wikipedia Client 2 Years ago Karma: 2
There's no app that I'm aware of, but I'd suggest changing your browser's bookmark to be m.wikipedia.org

The mobile version of the site scales pretty damn well to the N97 screen and of course has less data so runs much faster.
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Re:Wikipedia Client 2 Years ago Karma: 0
Thanks Jay.

That'll do just fine.
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Re:Wikipedia Client 2 Years ago Karma: 2
Not a problem, I've found a couple of website servers to not identify the N97's user-agent string and switch to mobile versions, so whenever I come across big sites I try replacing the www. with m. just to see if there's a lighter version I can be using

m.engadget.com
touch.facebook.com

Are the two other examples that spring to mind
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Re:Wikipedia Client 2 Years ago Karma: 5
There is actually a Wikipedia app available from Symbian Org. It's still in beta, but works pretty well. Give it a try.

developer.symbian.org/wiki/index.php/Wikipedia_Reader_Widget
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