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There is a lot of nice software for my Nokia N95. This week I discovered that this includes a free web server.

Registration is required, where a .mymobilesite.net domain name is chosen, and a username and password set. This step proved problematic yesterday, but has now been fixed.

Installation requires that Python for S60 be removed before the latest version of the web server is downloaded. What is not stated is that Python must be reinstalled before the server is run. If you miss this step the web server enters an endless loop. I had to power cycle the phone to get out of it. With Python installed it ran first time.

The web server is found in the Applications folder. On initial startup it prompts for the username and password chosen when registering the site. Other users can be created, with configurable access rights. It also asks whether the web server should be available over the Internet or Locally. I chose Local for initial testing. This meant I had to access it via IP. To determine your IP address just visit www.IP-adress.com [sic]. I presume running in Internet mode will make it available over DNS, though I haven’t tested this.

Entering the site as the registered user gives you access to the Contacts list, Calendar, and much more, including sending SMS via your web browser. But this is just the default; there is plenty of scope for customisation.