> ----- Original message ----- > From: "Quim Gil" <[email protected]> > To: "ext Foster, Dawn M" <[email protected]> > cc: "Randall Arnold" <[email protected]>, "MeeGo community" <[email protected]> > Subject: Re: [MeeGo-community] Progressing on the community device program > Date: Thu, 09 Dec 2010 13:11:23 -0800 > > >On Wed, 2010-12-08 at 19:14 -0800, ext Foster, Dawn M wrote: > > I've added some feedback to the wiki page, but I have one larger > > question. 1) Should this be a standalone device program under the Linux > > Foundation responsible for shipping devices? > > or 2) Should we morph this program into a way for each device provider to > > point people to their own program where they would ship the devices? > > I would start with 2, since it's already an improvement over the current > situation, it's an incremental step and doesn't add much overhead to > anybody. > > I can imagine this scenario being quite common: > > - A company is willing to distribute some hardware with some reasons in > mind. > > - That company has already a % of devices being distributed through > their own channels, but would be happy adding a % for the MeeGo project, > who would find the best recipients for the occasion. > > - Contact made: the company says it has a number of devices and after > some time the MeeGo project can provide a list of names & addresses for > those devices, organize an event where this people will take part, come > up with another proposal, etc. > > - The cost of distributing that hardware is covered by the company, but > the hours and skills to find the right people is contributed by the > MeeGo project. > > And everybody happy. >
Quim I added this as Proposal 6 to the wiki page ( http://wiki.meego.com/Community_Office/Community_device_program#Proposal_6)�for comparison and contrast. We have solid engagement with TI now, but still nothing for Nokia and Intel. �I am thinking that since Forum Nokia and the Intel Atom Developer Program already have processes in place, we could plug into their existing programs. �Thoughts? �Should I�pursue�this or has someone else already started? Randy -------------------------------------------------------------- Ovi Mail: Making email access easy http://mail.ovi.com
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