There's been a lot of talk on this subject but little or no action, so I decided to start now and maybe beg forgiveness later.<br />
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Toni Nikkanen has graciously agreed to allow use of his photos from the Maemo Summit 2009, so for the sake of theming and continuity I have extended the theme on the maemo.org community flyer (<a href="http://maemo-daemons.org/maemo-org_community-flyer2_Maemo5.pdf">http://maemo-daemons.org/maemo-org_community-flyer2_Maemo5.pdf</a>) to products like tee shirts, mugs, et al.<br />
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You can view a mockup of a maemo.org storefront here: <a href="http://www.cafepress.com/cynicalsigns/7050511">http://www.cafepress.com/cynicalsigns/7050511</a><br />
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Some things to keep in mind:<br />
 
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<li><strong>Nothing shown is absolutely final</strong>.  I am still incorporating feedback on the flyer, and discussing photos with Toni... as well as experimenting on cafepress.</li>
<li>There is no final decision on a store provider.  <strong>I am using cafepress for example only</strong>.  Zazzle is another alternative, as is a community-run custom store.  For now cafepress works well for proof-of-concept.</li>
<li>Members are welcome to order from the prototype store, but <strong>I offer no guarantees of product quality</strong>.  Any money made will first help defray my store costs ($7 USD per month) and then go into a fund for maemo.org outreach activities (flyer materials, etc) which I am currently paying out of my own pocket.</li>
<li><strong>I am awaiting thoughts from maemo.org/Nokia employees and the council</strong> on the best solution for this need going forward.  That includes store accounts, paypal, etc.  Hello people!</li>
<li>Discussion on a maemo.org mascot continues (<a href="http://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php?t=28965">http://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php?t=28965</a>) 7 months after inception.  That's just crazy.  There was a suggestion to base it off a Finnish newt (natural orange and black coloration) and personally I think that's a winner.  I will create a design that follows the "ae" of the text logo and float it for consideration.</li>
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In summary, enough chat, time for work.  I don't mind doing it at all; I love this stuff.  And if anyone takes issue with what I do, let the flames commence-- but be prepared to offer a solid alternative otherwise I'm deaf.  ; )
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<span style="font-family: Verdana"><span><strong>Randall (Randy) Arnold</strong><br />
<span style="color: #ff6600">maemo.org community council</span><br />
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