Re: How can *you* help getting Maemo 5 in shape
 

Hi there. Sorry, I wanted to say exactly what I said. :)

Yes, many Extras developers might know that Maemo 5 is coming but I think it's everybody's interest that a) they know about extras-testing and the new QA process with time and b) they realize that now it's a good time to promote their stuff to extras-testing.

I said they won't regret and I believe they won't regret.

Most of the current great Maemo apps are open source. Open source developers use to have their own motivations to develop that way. If the apps are cool and things go well, Nokia might help them getting more users and personal promotion than they ever had. There might be even other ways to help and compensate that effort, but usually oss developers are happy just because of the process and the things that come out of it.

Yes, there are many potential apps and features that could be developed but *you* (the average *you* following General) will have a harder time convincing an outsider. Of course if you want to do just that, go ahead! I just wanted to propose a simple action to the readers of this thread.

I can't believe a Maemo 4 developer would be upset after getting a lot of emails from old users and fans calling him to the Maemo 5 party.

... and yes, I believe this call benefits current Maemo users. Some reasons have been posted and you can find your own ones. Otherwise no problem: don't do it. :)

I personally believe it's a good chance to say personally Thank You to people that works for your user happiness. Having a motivated developer is good for Maemo 5 and I believe most of you will have it in your hands in a way or another, sooner or later. Also, some of those great developers are paying a lot of attention to the long time, backporting newer versions even to the 770. If you established a first direct contact you will be in a better position to lobby for Diablo updates as well.

Anyway, it was an idea that came to mind this morning and I wrote the post in 5 minutes right before leaving the office. A proposal for a simple action for those excited these days about Maemo 5 and willing to help in some way.

Re: How can *you* help getting Maemo 5 in shape
 

Ah, about developers not willing to do duplicate work or simply prioritize what is more needed. If you are one of those send me an email and I will do my best helping you.

Re: How can *you* help getting Maemo 5 in shape
 

I think I finally understand you: You are a day dreaming masochist. But I fear your power. I'm afraid if you use one more really that you'll conjure up Facebook's version of Pinhead. Pretty pretty pretty please don't.

Re: How can *you* help getting Maemo 5 in shape
 

Now... please go back to my first post and read again. :)

If you want to see your preferred Maemo apps ready for the N900 sales start, now it's the time to start pushing them through the maemo.org Extras QA process.

Re: How can *you* help getting Maemo 5 in shape
 

I sent a request to the gizmo people in hopes they can update their application for Fremantle so we can use the front facing cam on the N900.:D I submitted as a bug since they dont have a feature request option. Perhaps if everyone let them know there is a demand they can fulfill it.

http://support.gizmo5.com/

Re: How can *you* help getting Maemo 5 in shape
 

hello guys,,,
i just wana know can we use the Nokia N900 front camera as webcam. mean c2c chat as we do on normal PC. after all its Maemo. and i guess its not required rocket scince to provide application for it in N900.