Maemo Community outreach programs
 

I've discussed this on mailing lists but want to add it here as well since not everyone follows those.

I am trying to get a grassroots pilot going for community outreach programs, primarily toward developers and enthusiasts. To that extent, I have the following going:

- developing informational flyer(s)
- networking with Nokia Maemo, Push N900 and Forum Nokia employees/representatives
- identifying potential groups and events for outreach, sponsorship and attendance
- reaching out to linux OS and related developer communities

Since I work full time at other employment I have to start small. I have focused first on the Dallas (Texas, USA) area with secondary plans for Austin (Texas). I have contacted local linux and Python groups... so far with, unfortunately, no response. But I will keep trying.

There are major events scheduled in Texas that should have Maemo representation IMO and I will of course lobby for that, but the local meetups are a separate and smaller activity that should be easier to address.

The main goal is to introduce people will likely be receptive to the Maemo ecosystem. Ad hoc analysis suggests that Maemo is still largely unknown at least to Texas linux enthusiasts and related developers.

The primary target is developers already in the open source world but also welcoming commercial developers. The Santa Clara Maemo developer event made me realize it is probably best that materials and agendas address both simultaneously so as to foster fast acceptance and cooperation that will be necessary as Maemo catches fire.

What I'm needing from this community is the following:

- ideas for event materials (I will be sharing what's developing)
- footwork in other regions to gage interest (I can't be everywhere!)
- ultimately, volunteers for regional meetups

Nokia employees have expressed support for this sort of outreach, but starting small until we can demonstrate sufficient interest. So let's build some data sets!

Feel completely free to say anything in this thread, and/or join the maemo-community mailing list.

Thanks!

EDIT: I certainly am focusing first on Linux and related developer types, but it doesn't stop there. Next will be testers, power users, and then newbies.

Re: Maemo Community outreach programs
 

Here's the link to the latest flyer ideas:

http://maemo-daemons.org/maemo-org_flyer3.pdf

I've received some good feedback so far but welcome more!

I also like what Markusm worked up for a Conboy site:

http://moubail.com/temp/maemo/conboy/web2.jpg

That might make a better layout.

Re: Maemo Community outreach programs
 

New version (page 1 of PDF) with inspiration from markusm's conboy website workup:

http://maemo-daemons.org/maemo-org_flyer3-1.pdf

Thanks Mark!

Edit: oops, link was wrong! fixed. :o

Re: Maemo Community outreach programs
 

No criticisms? Come on, community-- take ownership of this stuff! I'm just your (unpaid) employee. :D

Re: Maemo Community outreach programs
 

In the hope that SOMEone will find this useful, here is version 3.2 of the Maemo community flyer:

http://maemo-daemons.org/maemo-org_flyer3-2.pdf

This also went out to the maemo.org community list, with the following message:

Re: Maemo Community outreach programs
 

This looks excellent work. It's just so far over my head, I'm not sure what I can usefully contribute (other than thanks!)

Most of the people I meet in real life never heard of linux. :(

Re: Maemo Community outreach programs
 

Waoh, really interesting project and a good looking flyer!
I would only change the screenshots on the right so that the last one shows the current phone view and not that ugly one and instead of the "Tuner Tool" screenshot maybe you should have one from the Terminal or PyGTKEditor because this flyer is for developers.
Also the code in the background could be a little bit stronger (better to see).
Keep up the good work, I think I will print some flyers and "forget" them at promising places ;-)

Re: Maemo Community outreach programs
 

Thanks for the feedback! very helpful!

Any preferences as to variants?

Re: Maemo Community outreach programs
 

I cannot see big differences (except for the orange version) but I like version 2 (page 2).

Re: Maemo Community outreach programs
 

Congratulations Taxrat. I would suggest a design in a black background. Something more like this http://maemo.nokia.com
Keep up the good work.