[maemo-developers] Announcing the Internet Tablet Talk Software Section

[From: Reggie Suplido]

We have been developing the Internet Tablet Software
Section<http://www.internettablettalk.com/forums/downloads.php>for a
few days now and today, we are formally announcing it so Developers
can start uploading their apps.

*What's different about the Internet Tablet Software Section? *
We have seen the great effect on the quality of apps when the users
themselves provide direct feedback to the developers, and developers
themselves offer help and talk directly to the user community. This is the
main goal of the Internet Tablet Software section — to encourage discussion
between the users and developers.

*How will it encourage discussion?*
Everytime a new app is added to the database, a new thread is automatically
created in the Downloads
forum<http://www.internettablettalk.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=35>.
As with any new thread in Internet Tablet Talk, it gets automatically posted
on the main page of the site, thereby announcing the app's availability to
the Internet Tablet Talk community. Anyone can then view the thread where a
link is provided to download or read the full details of the app. Members
can then provide feedback on the thread, report bugs, as well as suggest
improvements. Developers can then reply back and provide support. When it's
time to release a new version of the app, the developer just add it to the
database, and a new thread is again created.

*What kind of apps are available?*
Right now there are none, since we are starting from scratch. Currently, we
have just added two major categories categories to test the system out —
OS2008 and Desktop. The subcategories for each one were intentionally
patterned from the Maemo.org Downloads section so Developers will have an
easier way classifying their apps. We are encouraging developers to add the
latest version of their apps as soon as possible.

*I'm a developer, how can I add my app?*

   - Only registered Internet Tablet Talk members can add or upload files to
   the software section. If you haven't registered, register
now<http://www.internettablettalk.com/forums/register.php>,
   it's free.
   - If you intend to add an app to the database, it is advised that you are
   the developer or part of the development team of the app. You also have to
   join the Developers
group<http://www.internettablettalk.com/forums/profile.php?do=editusergroups>so
you can get the permission to add apps. Joining the Developers group
is
   for free and you only need to do it once.
   - Internet Tablet Talk is happy to directly host files, but it's
   advisable to use the 'Link' option rather than 'Upload.' This will make it
   easier for you to maintain the files from one central location. If you have
   bandwidth problems hosting the files, feel free to upload them instead.
   - If you want to suggest a new category, please don't hesitate to let us
   know <http://www.internettablettalk.com/forums/sendmessage.php>.

Feedback is very much appreciated. As always, if you have suggestions on
improving the Internet Tablet Talk Software section, please feel free
to suggest
them <http://www.internettablettalk.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=16>.
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