Now that we have a�nice offer from TI to get Pandaboards into the hands
of developers [1] it's time as Quim suggested to get serious about the
Community Device Program [2].� I will repost some of the wiki content
here followed by my thoughts and questions:
Overview
* Community members will apply to get access to devices
* We will have detailed requirements, selection criteria and approval
process
* All devices is this program are production hardware (no pre-release
silicon)
* See timeline for more details
I recommend we define a requirement for "Community member in good
standing" (not specific to this or any other program, but part of Terms
of Service perhaps) to describe eligible community members, for a start.
Of course remaining selection criteria is still an open question,
although the Maemo process offers a good beginning [3].
I do disagree with the production device requirement though.� Prototypes
should be allowed also, and if this program is to include Beagleboards,
Pandaboards, et al, then the requirement certainly needs to be broadened
(or subcategorized).
Timeline and Task List
* 11/08/10 Figure out a budget for this program and get it in our plans
for 2011
* 11/10/10 Talk to the Linux Foundation about details and
administration of this program
I am wondering what budget?� I imagine most of this will be per
individual contributing companies, eg Intel, TI, Nokia, et al.� Unless we
are just talking a program administrative budget?� If so, what would that
cover other than devices?
We have TI ready to provide Pandaboards (3 to 5 total in December) to
developers (I will find out from TI if that is a broad number only or if
we can identify a set specific to Meego).� Will they need to channel this
effort through the LF?� Do we have someone yet from the Linux Foundation
to take this one on?� If not, are they hiring?� I know someone
well-qualified.� :D
Anyway let's get this one unstuck!� I will gladly pitch in where I can.�
I'm currently trying to figure out a better format for the wiki page...
Randall (Randy) Arnold
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[1] http://forum.meego.com/showthread.php?p=14298
[2] http://wiki.meego.com/Community_Office/Community_device_program
[3]
http://wiki.meego.com/Community_Office/Community_device_program#Notes_from_Maemo
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