I’m getting ahead of myself. I’m not actually developing anything for the Nokia Internet Tablets. I don’t know C or C++ or Python*. (Or Ruby either for that matter.**)

Still, I’m intrigued by a reference to PluThon, which lets you develop Python apps for maemo without requiring Scratchbox.

PluThon is an Eclipse plug-in that allows you to interact with your N800 or N810 and run/debug your Python app directly on the tablet. You work in Eclipse, get your usual language support, and SSH the app to the device from within Eclipse (er, PluThon). And skip the emulation stage entirely.

Right now, PluThon is Linux-only, but it seems like it could be made to work with a Windows setup too.†

Not that I can use it‡. But I can dream, can’t I?

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* Hey, lucky Java isn’t available on the Internet Tablets or I’d go 0 for 4 on the big ones, eh?

** I have at least made Ruby’s acquaintance. Just barely enough to nod in recognition when we pass in the hallway though.

† And if you want that, why don’t you send a note to eclipse-integration@maemo.org and ask for it. I have.

‡ Hey, what’s to stop an Eclipse-fond Rubyist from doing the same for that language?