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2012-09-20
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As noted previously in the thread, we can not use the name Maemo, as it is trademarked by Nokia, and Nokia has already said it will not transfer the trademark, and would probably take issue with our legal entity taking that as part of the name.
This was discussed on the mailing list some time ago, and a rather thorough explanation was given. Unfortunately because I replied from the wrong account, the mail is still awaiting moderation there. (Which apparently now has no moderator?)
This is the relevant discussion from my correspondence archives:
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2012-09-21
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do we still need a Council after the NFP foundation is created and has taken over?
currently Council is here the liaison with the "owner" of Maemo.org i.e. NOKIA
as soon as NOKIA is gone (at the speed at which they are bleeding cash before the end of 2013 ) the Council's primary function is gone. Board is in direct contact with the Community (at least let's hope that they won't get so political so quickly ) and whatever other functions the Council has, the Board should take over, no?
or will the admin of that NFP foundation take sooooo much time???
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2012-09-21
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2012-09-21
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did anyone consider NOKIA may let us continue to use the Maemo.org patronyme?
will those customers be left without repositories and ways of updating their devices?
NFP foundation responsabilities + Council tasks too much for one Council, is it?
how about expending the number of members of the Council (and rename it if you like ) so that the new Council can handle everything.
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2012-09-21
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Why not look at merging the organisational and server infrastructure of Maemo.org & the MeR project instead of going it alone?
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2012-09-26
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2012-09-26
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I still feel we should enable people to fulfill dual roles "only once" it's looking certain that there won't be enough suitable candidates for Council & Board.
Yet to review the revised by-laws & new posts since here & respond accordingly, hopefully it's still possible to provide feedback next Monday, might be too late IIRC! :-/
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2012-09-26
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2012-09-26
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Realistically, a good chunk of this came from a pretty standard boiler plate, that we've been slowly customizing to fit the needs of the community. There have already been a couple of "you need to change this" instances, where changes made would be something contestable legally where it put in place.
In case you feel like it though, or if you have access to a lawyer and are willing to ask them to review this on your own dime, any feedback or input would be appreciated.
Maemo Council Member: May 2012 - November 2012
Hildon Foundation founding member.
Hildon Foundation Board of Directors: March 2013 - Jan 15, 2014