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-	The '''maemo.org 100 Days Action Plan'''	+	{{task|completed}}
-	{| style="background-color:#f4f09c; border: 1px silver solid; padding: 10px;"	+	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'''.	+
-	* Please keep things '''on-topic'''.	+
-	* Avoid asking for end-user applications unless there's a '''good reason''' why they need to be tied into the underlying OS.	+
-	* Don't put things which aren't feasible in '''3 months'''. For long term suggestions, consider adding them at [[2010_Agenda|maemo.org 2010]].	+
-	* You can also discuss the 100 Days process itself in the [[Talk:100Days|discussion page]]	+
-	|}	+
		+	=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.
-	==Get the server and bandwidth infrastructure up to speed==	+	=Agreed tasks=
-	*Mirror the repository.maemo.org to ensure good uptime.	+
-	*Mirror tablets-dev.nokia.com to ensure good uptime.	+
-	*Improve the hardware and bandwidth availability behind *.maemo.org to ensure quick response—maemo.org is too slow!	+
-	== [http://www.internettablettalk.com Internet Tablet Talk] Syndication ==	+	== Defining maemo ==
-	* Provide an automatic way to re-list applications at the Internet Tablet Talk Software Section (itTSS).	+	{{main|Task:Defining maemo}}
-	* Each application (version) that is re-listed at 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 hope to help better the quality of applications.	+	Crystal-clear definitions of maemo, maemo.org, OS2008 and so on.
-	* Provide a way for developers to easily add a bug at the application's Garage page for confirmed bugs reported in the discussion thread.	+
-	== Update developer libraries ==	+	[[User:Qgil|qgil]] coordinates this task. Not included in the Sprint 1 (June) but you can start helping out now.
-	* 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)	+
-	* Update the vmware appliance with sb2 and python2.5 setted. And more publicity on the vmware appliance, as their is already one on garage, but many don't know it.	+
-	== Focus developers and users on the right channels ==	+	==Fast server==
-	* 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 link they so software releases can be announced automatically on ITT and users from ITT can easily post bugs on garage bugzilla for example.	+	{{main|Task:Fast Server}}
-	** ''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)''	+	Browsing and downloading from maemo.org should be simply fast. No excuses.
-	* 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.	+	Nemein will work on this task. More details to come.
-	* Close misnamed (and now misused) maemo2midgard-discuss mailing list and create maemo-web alongside existing mailing lists for overall discussions about maemo.org sites.	+	== Mapping openness ==
		+	{{main|Task:Mapping openness}}
		+	* Identifying closed-source components and the reasons why, addressing the community's concerns over openness.
-	* 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.	+	[[User:Qgil|qgil]] coordinates this task. Not included in the Sprint 1 (June) but you can start helping out now.
-	== Increase Openness ==	+	== [http://www.internettablettalk.com Internet Tablet Talk] Collaboration ==
-	* Identify all closed components in ITOS at each layer:	+	{{main|Task:ITt Collaboration}}
-	** Initfs/direct hardware access	+	maemo.org and ITt services should integrate much better i.e. maemo.org Downloads syndicated in ITt and ITt users getting maemo.org [[karma]].
-	** Firmware used by kernel modules	+
-	** Low-level system daemons	+
-	** User-space applications	+
-	* For each package:	+
-	** Outline purpose in a dedicated wiki page	+
-	** Describe rationale for it being closed source	+
-	*** ''Will need some form of mediawiki template for such pages --[[User:jaffa|jaffa]] 22:26, 29 May 2008 (UTC)''	+
-	* Document in wiki the process for petitioning for opening of a component, or its specifiation.	+
-	* Document in wiki the process for ensuring any  new closed packages get a wiki page containing this information.	+
-	== Beautification and format/style unification of maemo.org ==	+	Nemein will handle this task. Henri is the contact. More to come soon.
-	=== Beautification ===	+
-	* 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.	+
-	** ''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)''	+
-	*** ''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)''	+
-	* 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 new bugs section with voting on the fly will boost bugzilla usage.	+
-	* 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']	+
-	=== Unification of format and style ===	+	== Consolidation of extras ==
-	* 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's 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 off a cleaner look that better utilizes the available space.	+	{{main|Task:Consolidation of Extras}}
-	* 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.	+	The Extras repository needs to become the single reference for developers willing to reach end users at large.
-	== Improve Documentation ==	+	Niels to coordinate this. More details to come.
-	* Provide a better guide / ruleset for developers	+
-	** Define types of applications that will be useful on the Internet Tablet	+
-	** 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 usablity.	+
-	*** 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.	+
-	** 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	+
-	** Clearly define what changes is made by default on gtk : like GtkTreeView with hidded header columns by default, or image-button off ...	+
-	== Growing the community through better information for newcomers ==	+	== Improving maemo.org ==
-	* 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.	+	{{main|Task:Improving maemo.org}}
-	* 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".	+	maemo.org needs improvements in usability, content, format and style.
-	* 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)	+
-	* The development section should be organized in a simple and clear way to beginners. The following infomation is important and should be presented to the newcomers once they enter the development section.	+
-	1. Simple steps of getting started should be presented in a clear and definite way ,on a conspicuous area with color.	+
-	for example:	+
-	1.Sign up a maemo account (link to register page)	+
-	2.Download and set up development environment.(link to detailed method page)	+
-	3.Create helloworld app,Package and Test(link to several typical and simple examples,and useful links to advanced docs should be included)	+
-	4.Collaboration on maemo.org and Launch app on the download section (link to pages including usage of project homepage)	+
-	2.Key features of maemo platform should be presented on the section page explicitly.	+
-	1.Free to dev and launch app	+
-	2.Flexiblity in programming (Gtk+/C,Python,Qt and etc)	+
-	3.Easy to port exist app.	+
-	......	+
-	3.Wiki on frequent technical problems in programming,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.	+
-	4.All docs in a catalog with good classification for look up.	+
-	5.Maemo's roadmap and history,technial news and annoucement about maemo.	+
-	6.Maemo app gallery and entry to experienced developers's tech blogs.	+
-	* Each app launched on maemo.org should contain more screenshots so that the function and UI can be more explicit to newusers.	+	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.
		+
		+	=== Content cleanup ===
		+	{{main|Task:Content Cleanup}}
		+	Dress up the most important content, dump what is not relevant, handle the rest via the wiki.
		+
		+	== Roadmap for the Maemo platform ==
		+	{{main|Open development/Maemo roadmap}}
		+	A Maemo roadmap for developers, disclosing information about open source components and developer libraries.
		+
		+	[[User:Qgil|qgil]] coordinates this task. Planned for the Sprint 5 (September) but you can start helping out now.
		+
		+	== Community Council ==
		+	{{main|Community Council}}
		+	A process for electing a small "Community Council" should be created and elections held.
		+
		+	This task needs a coordinator.
		+	:''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)''
		+
		+	== More pre-agreed tasks ==
		+	Help planning them further and moving them to an own page.
		+
		+	* [[Task:Using garage.maemo.org]] - Ferenc
		+	* 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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		+	[[Category:Community]]
		+	[[Category:maemo.org]]

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Latest revision as of 11:00, 28 August 2012

This task is completed and this page stays here for documentation purposes only. Please file bugs or propose a new, related task if you want to push this forward. Please see the talk page for discussion.

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 maemo.org 2010.

Contents 1 Community-led action plan process 2 Agreed tasks 2.1 Defining maemo 2.2 Fast server 2.3 Mapping openness 2.4 Internet Tablet Talk Collaboration 2.5 Consolidation of extras 2.6 Improving maemo.org 2.6.1 Content cleanup 2.7 Roadmap for the Maemo platform 2.8 Community Council 2.9 More pre-agreed tasks

Community-led action plan process

Planned sprints:

• Sprint 1. Started on 2008/06/10. Tasks committed. IRC review meeting on 2008/06/30.
• Sprint 2. IRC review meeting on 2008/07/22.
• Sprint 3. IRC review meeting on 2008/08/12.
• Sprint 4. IRC review meeting on 2008/09/02.
• Sprint 5. Life/IRC review meeting at maemo summit on 2008/09/19.

Agreed tasks

Defining maemo

Crystal-clear definitions of maemo, maemo.org, OS2008 and so on.

qgil coordinates this task. Not included in the Sprint 1 (June) but you can start helping out now.

Fast server

Browsing and downloading from maemo.org should be simply fast. No excuses.

Nemein will work on this task. More details to come.

Mapping openness

• Identifying closed-source components and the reasons why, addressing the community's concerns over openness.

qgil coordinates this task. Not included in the Sprint 1 (June) but you can start helping out now.

Internet Tablet Talk Collaboration

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.

Consolidation of extras

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.

Improving maemo.org

maemo.org needs improvements in usability, content, format and style.

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.

Content cleanup

Dress up the most important content, dump what is not relevant, handle the rest via the wiki.

Roadmap for the Maemo platform

A Maemo roadmap for developers, disclosing information about open source components and developer libraries.

qgil coordinates this task. Planned for the Sprint 5 (September) but you can start helping out now.

Community Council

A process for electing a small "Community Council" should be created and elections held.

This task needs a coordinator.

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. —GeneralAntilles 01:01, 12 June 2008 (UTC)

More pre-agreed tasks

Help planning them further and moving them to an own page.

• Task:Using garage.maemo.org - Ferenc
• 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 . DONE.