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| - | The '''maemo.org 100 Days Action Plan'''
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| + | The '''100 Days Action Plan''' brainstorm for maemo.org has covered its first objective and now the list of proposal is closed. Now the help is needed in the committed tasks listed below. The strategic brainstorm continues at [[2010_Agenda|maemo.org 2010]]. |
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| - | * '''Please login''' before making any changes. '''Thank you'''.
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| - | * Please keep things '''on-topic'''.
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| - | * '''Hardware requests''' are entirely ''out-of-scope'' and will be removed by community members trying to keep this page focused and on-topic.
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| - | * '''Software requests''' which would be trivial for a third party to provide — or are already on the roadmap — are ''out-of-scope'' and will be removed by community members trying to keep this page focused and on-topic.
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| - | * Don't put things which aren't feasible in '''3 months'''. For long term suggestions, consider adding them at [[2010_Agenda|maemo.org 2010]].
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| - | * Discussion of the 100 Days agenda should be held in the [[Talk:100Days|discussion page]].
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| | + | =Community-led action plan process= |
| | + | Planned sprints: |
| | + | * Sprint 1. Started on 2008/06/10. [https://garage.maemo.org/plugins/wiki/index.php?June2008Sprint&id=106&type=g Tasks committed]. IRC review meeting on 2008/06/30. |
| | + | * [[100Days/Sprint2|Sprint 2]]. IRC review meeting on 2008/07/22. |
| | + | * [[100Days/Sprint3|Sprint 3]]. IRC review meeting on 2008/08/12. |
| | + | * [[100Days/Sprint4|Sprint 4]]. IRC review meeting on 2008/09/02. |
| | + | * [[100Days/Sprint5|Sprint 5]]. Life/IRC review meeting at [[Maemo Summit 2008|maemo summit]] on 2008/09/19. |
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| - | ==Get the server and bandwidth infrastructure up to speed== | + | =Agreed tasks= |
| - | *Mirror the repository.maemo.org to ensure good uptime and fast response.
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| - | *Mirror tablets-dev.nokia.com to ensure good uptime and fast response.
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| - | *Improve the hardware and bandwidth availability behind *.maemo.org to ensure good uptime and fast response—maemo.org is too slow!
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| - | == Increase Openness == | + | == Defining maemo == |
| - | * Identify all closed components in ITOS at each layer:
| + | {{main|Task:Defining maemo}} |
| - | ** Initfs/direct hardware access
| + | Crystal-clear definitions of maemo, maemo.org, OS2008 and so on. |
| - | ** Firmware used by kernel modules
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| - | ** Low-level system daemons
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| - | ** User-space applications
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| - | * For each package:
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| - | ** Outline purpose in a dedicated wiki page
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| - | ** Describe rationale for it being closed source
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| - | *** ''Will need some form of mediawiki template for such pages --[[User:jaffa|jaffa]] 22:26, 29 May 2008 (UTC)''
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| - | * Document in wiki the process for petitioning for opening of a component, or its specification.
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| - | * Document in wiki the process for ensuring any new closed packages get a wiki page containing this information.
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| - | == Software distribution ==
| + | [[User:Qgil|qgil]] coordinates this task. Not included in the Sprint 1 (June) but you can start helping out now. |
| - | === The website ===
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| - | * Implement some sort of automated single-click push-to-Downloads for Garage projects.
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| - | ==== [http://www.internettablettalk.com Internet Tablet Talk] Syndication ==== | + | ==Fast server== |
| - | * Provide an automatic way to syndicate applications to the Internet Tablet Talk Software Section (itTSS).
| + | {{main|Task:Fast Server}} |
| - | * Each application (version) that is syndicated on Internet Tablet Talk, starts a new thread in the forums so end-users get notified of new apps as well as provide a way to give feedback to the developers. Developers themselves can also join in the discussion. This, hopefully, will help to better the quality of applications.
| + | Browsing and downloading from maemo.org should be simply fast. No excuses. |
| - | * Provide a way for developers to easily add a bug at the application's Garage page for confirmed bugs reported in the discussion thread.
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| - | ==== maemo "Application Store" ====
| + | Nemein will work on this task. More details to come. |
| - | * Actively hunt on the Net for maemo apps not yet added to Maemo Extras, talk to developers, ask and help them to commit applications to Maemo Extras. This especially applies to app porters currently active at iTT.
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| - | * Use gronmayer's scripts to create a web site that merges applications from all known repositories into a single list and lets you browse them with MicroB using HTML UI similar to N-Gage, Apple Store, etc. While it sounds ambitious, it is not difficult to do, as we always have app descriptions and icons (form .deb files) and we also have screenshots for apps hosted at Garage. Reformatting this data in a format that can be nicely presented in tablet browser is not difficult.
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| - | * Effectively replace "itTSS" with this website.
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| - | ==== The repositories ==== | + | == Mapping openness == |
| - | * Again, because this can't be stressed enough, get the infrastructure behind the repositories up to speed—we need servers, we need bandwidth and we need mirrors.
| + | {{main|Task:Mapping openness}} |
| - | * Streamline the acceptance system for Extras(-devel), (not necessarily easier or less stringent, but more straightforward and clear). | + | * Identifying closed-source components and the reasons why, addressing the community's concerns over openness. |
| - | * Lay out the groundwork for a peer-review system for Extras acceptance (or devel to Extras promotion) to help ensue good quality assurance on its packages.
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| - | == Developer documentation ==
| + | [[User:Qgil|qgil]] coordinates this task. Not included in the Sprint 1 (June) but you can start helping out now. |
| - | === Clean out the cobwebs, remove the cruft ===
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| - | * Get what's still useful and mostly relevant completely up to speed for maemo 4.x.
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| - | * Archive the outdated information away from the maemo 4.x stuff.
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| - | * Mark the outdated stuff clearly.
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| - | === Get organized === | + | == [http://www.internettablettalk.com Internet Tablet Talk] Collaboration == |
| - | * Put together an easy-to-navigate, sensible index for the documentation content.
| + | {{main|Task:ITt Collaboration}} |
| - | ** Place references/howtos/tutorials onto one page so that developer does not need to click through several menus.
| + | maemo.org and ITt services should integrate much better i.e. maemo.org Downloads syndicated in ITt and ITt users getting maemo.org [[karma]]. |
| - | * Improve the search (google?).
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| - | === Get focused ===
| + | Nemein will handle this task. Henri is the contact. More to come soon. |
| - | * Add porting FAQ wiki page detailing common problems developers will run into (i.e. application is killed 3 seconds after launch) and how to deal with them. Provide examples of typical GTK/Motif/etc. application changes needed to properly Hildonize the application. List ways to deal with porting of toolkit-specific functionality whether it be internationalization or mouse/keyboard input.
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| - | * Make it possible for logged-in developers to annotate any place in the documentation. Link to annotations from documentation.
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| - | * Provide an example of simple build environment *not* relying on AutoConf and its friends. A single includable makefile should suffice, when used with SB2.
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| - | * Clearly *say* in the SB readme that it is not possible to debug every application on the desktop, show how to test applications on the target device using SSH/SCP or some other means.
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| - | * Clearly define what changes is made by default on gtk : like GtkTreeView with hidden header columns by default, or image-button off ...
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| - | === Look towards the future === | + | == Consolidation of extras == |
| - | * Define types of applications that will be useful on the Internet Tablet
| + | {{main|Task:Consolidation of Extras}} |
| - | * Stress the fact that the Internet Tablet is not a PC and apps should be created/ported with the tablet form in mind. Don't just do a direct port of an existing app. Aim for quality and Internet Tablet usability.
| + | The Extras repository needs to become the single reference for developers willing to reach end users at large. |
| - | * Focused discussion/guide on User Interface so apps will have a consistent look as well as provide a similar way to interface with the user
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| - | * Maybe provide a few simple stylesheets and JavaScript libs for creating quick iPhone-like web apps running in MicroB. This should be very light, very easy to use, and targeted to casual users.
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| - | == Update developer libraries ==
| + | Niels to coordinate this. More details to come. |
| - | * gcc-4.x, glib, powervr, it's important to give developers much more time to play with newer tools than short before a major upgrade takes place (of course with disclaimer that nothing is guaranteed to be shipped in a certain way)
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| - | * Update the vmware appliance with sb2 and python2.5 setted. And more publicity on the vmware appliance, as there is already one on garage, but many don't know it.
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| - | == Focus developers and users on the right channels == | + | == Improving maemo.org == |
| - | * Today we have too many channels (ITT, maemo.org...). Maybe have some more focus like: maemo.org for developers and ITT for end users and something that links them so software releases can be announced automatically on ITT and users from ITT can easily post bugs on garage bugzilla for example.
| + | {{main|Task:Improving maemo.org}} |
| - | ** ''Perhaps develop a plan, but this isn't specific enough to achieve in 3 months, IMHO --[[User:jaffa|jaffa]] 22:10, 29 May 2008 (UTC)''
| + | maemo.org needs improvements in usability, content, format and style. |
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| - | * Develop a recommended usage policy for garage.maemo projects, taking into account turning off GForge modules not needed (perhaps defaulting in a subset rather than all, for new projects). Further discussions on whether non-core bugs should be in central Bugzilla and garage trackers merged/closed.
| + | Dave to coordinate this task. More details to come up later. |
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| - | * Close misnamed (and now misused) maemo2midgard-discuss mailing list and create maemo-web alongside existing mailing lists for overall discussions about maemo.org sites.
| + | Nemein will help on this, but there needs to be a clear plan first to see who pushes what. |
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| - | * It's unclear where to report problems about packages found in the application catalog. A single bug tracker is needed, or at least a catalog that would redirect the user to the appropriate tracker from a common start page. Or we could set up a "maemo" distribution on launchpad.net, which would let us integrate with the bug trackers of individual packages.
| + | === Content cleanup === |
| | + | {{main|Task:Content Cleanup}} |
| | + | Dress up the most important content, dump what is not relevant, handle the rest via the wiki. |
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| - | * Single sign on for maemo.org / garage.maemo.org / wiki('s) / bugzilla('s) --> would make community participation easier and the 'karma' calculation (if needed) too
| + | == Roadmap for the Maemo platform == |
| | + | {{main|Open development/Maemo roadmap}} |
| | + | A Maemo roadmap for developers, disclosing information about open source components and developer libraries. |
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| - | == Beautification and format/style unification of maemo.org ==
| + | [[User:Qgil|qgil]] coordinates this task. Planned for the Sprint 5 (September) but you can start helping out now. |
| - | === Beautification ===
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| - | * Maemo.org can benefit from some face lifting - right now on 1280x1024 (this resolution seems to be very common to developers) only half of the real screen estate is used. With some loose block positioning both 800x480 and bigger resolutions can be supported. Maybe even specialized tablet finger-friendly look for those preferring it.
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| - | ** ''Resolution seems fine to me at the moment, and it works fine on the tablet without requiring the extra effort of maintaining a separate tablet style. Perhaps reducing the min-width to not require horizontal scrolling with the tablet browser windowed would be useful, though. [[User:generalantilles|generalantilles]] 21:02, 29 May 2008 (UTC)''
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| - | *** ''There won't be any extra effort on the resolution maintainment - this can be done with minor CSS modifications. As for the separate tablet style - this really requires extra effort and if done should be entirely optional. [[User:bundyo|bundyo]] 21:26, 29 May 2008 (UTC)''
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| - | * More relevant information displayed on front page, preferably customizable blocks like Netvibes and iGoogle. Since the content is gzipped, that won't be too harming to the traffic. Blocks can be optionally auto updated for those that like to keep their browser pages open (and if Prizm is ported - even in the tray). For instance, a "new bugs" section with voting on the fly will boost bugzilla usage.
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| - | * Make links more standardized. New users often expect links would be underlined, even subtly, or appear to be a button of some kind. Don't rely on hover effects because the tablet can't practically use them. See [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mystery_Meat_Navigation Wikipedia on 'Mystery Meat Navigation']
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| - | === Unification of format and style === | + | == Community Council == |
| - | * Format and style need to be unified across as much of the site as possible (excluding things like Garage and Bugzilla). Take, for instance [http://maemo.org/news/planet-maemo/ Planet] and [http://maemo.org/news/ News], two pages that should be very similar, if not the same. Perhaps take News' style and format and apply it to Planet (add the contributor's avatar to the upper right of each article? Much like [http://slashdot.org slashdot] does with their article category images.), as the News style seems to offer a cleaner look that better utilizes the available space.
| + | {{main|Community Council}} |
| - | * For the outliers like Garage and Bugzilla, at least the style should largely be unified with the main site—using the same fonts, same colors, etc.
| + | A process for electing a small "Community Council" should be created and elections held. |
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| - | == Growing the community through better information for newcomers ==
| + | This task needs a coordinator. |
| - | * Currently, maemo.org structure is less than favourable for newcomers to get familiar on what maemo software and maemo.org is. If we want to grow the community we need to provide better introduction to the community and the software assets. Hence, the content of the Intro section should be refreshed and restructured.
| + | :''Jaffa, lardman, or myself are probably the ones to push this. Jaffa's currently on vacation, so I'll get together with lardman tomorrow to start getting the ball rolling on this. —[[User:generalantilles|GeneralAntilles]] 01:01, 12 June 2008 (UTC)'' |
| - | * To create more clarity, I would suggest to remove the "Tips for tablet users" because the link to OS2008 web page is already on the home page. I would furthermore move the "Roadmap" page to the "development" section. The gallery page should be moved to "downloads" and someone should clean up the gallery to contain only relevant content. The presentation section is to some degree outdated and should also be cleaned up. The "White Paper" page should be really give a quick overview of what maemo software is. The "trademark" and "licenses" pages should be moved to "Terms of Use". And the "Links" should be moved to "Development".
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| - | * After all these changes, our intro section should include "Who is the maemo community?, What is the maemo platform? The maemo software architecture, How does maemo.org work? Quick start guide to develop on maemo software, and presentations" --[[User:peterschneider|peterschneider]] 10:02, 30 May 2008 (UTC)
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| - | * The development section should be organized in a simple, clear and centralized way to beginners. The following information is important and should be presented to the newcomers immediately they enter the development section.
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| - | # Simple steps of getting started should be presented in a clear and definite way ,on a conspicuous area with color. for example:
| + | == More pre-agreed tasks == |
| - | ## Sign up a maemo account (link to register page)
| + | Help planning them further and moving them to an own page. |
| - | ## Download and set up development environment.(link to detailed method page)
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| - | ## Create hello world application, Package and Test(link to several typical and simple examples,and useful links to advanced docs should be included)
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| - | ## Collaboration on maemo.org and Launch app on the download section (link to pages including usage of project homepage)
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| - | # Key features of maemo platform should be presented on the section page explicitly.
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| - | ## Free to develop and launch applications.
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| - | ## Powerful enough to create advanced applications.
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| - | ## Flexibility in programming (Gtk+/C,Python,Qt and etc)
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| - | ## Easy to port existing application.
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| - | # Wiki on frequent technical problems in programming(the how-tos part),and entry to developer's disscusion board(link to ITT's or a new one) to help newcomers to find solutions to difficulty and ask for help.
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| - | # All docs in a catalog with good classification for look up.
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| - | # Maemo's roadmap and history, technical news and announcement about maemo.
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| - | # Maemo app gallery and entry to experienced and recently active developers' tech blogs.
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| - | * Each app launched on maemo.org should contain more screenshots so that the function and UI can be more explicit to new users. | + | * [[Task:Using garage.maemo.org]] - Ferenc |
| - | * Maybe just "maemo 2008" instead of "maemo linux based OS2008" is a more attractive name.And next breakthrough could be "maemo 5". A well-designed emblem associate to it should be under consideration. | + | * Close misnamed (and now misused) maemo2midgard-discuss mailing list and create maemo-community alongside existing mailing lists for overall discussions about maemo.org sites and community topics in general. Ferenc . '''[http://lists.maemo.org/mailman//listinfo/maemo-community DONE]'''. |
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Browsing and downloading from maemo.org should be simply fast. No excuses.
Nemein will work on this task. More details to come.
maemo.org and ITt services should integrate much better i.e. maemo.org Downloads syndicated in ITt and ITt users getting maemo.org karma.
Nemein will handle this task. Henri is the contact. More to come soon.
The Extras repository needs to become the single reference for developers willing to reach end users at large.
Niels to coordinate this. More details to come.
Dave to coordinate this task. More details to come up later.
Nemein will help on this, but there needs to be a clear plan first to see who pushes what.
Dress up the most important content, dump what is not relevant, handle the rest via the wiki.
A Maemo roadmap for developers, disclosing information about open source components and developer libraries.
A process for electing a small "Community Council" should be created and elections held.
