[maemo-developers] Proposal for Diablo's authoritative list of package categories

[From: Quim Gil]

ext Ryan Abel wrote:
> On Oct 28, 2008, at 11:18 AM, Andrew Flegg wrote:
> 
>> However, although I think the new UI is an improvement, it shouldn't
>> be the UI which gets into fremantle's Application Manager for the
>> default starting point of installing an app; it should be *much*
>> prettier, with icons 'n' stuff.
> 
> 
> Clearly, and I hope Nokia backs up their claims of increased openness  
> for Fremantle RSN.

Sure, but some structure is needed. In the case of the Application
Manager we seem to have most pieces in place but please do not expect to
 have a same level of response now for any component that might receive
contributions now. Because we miss the infrastructure and because now we
are in the very middle of this Fremantle jump.

> The community has plans, Nokia, but they're really hard to act on  
> unless we know what you're up to. Help us to help you. :)

Let's use this Application Manager as a test. We have the essential: an
empowered lead developer and a git repository. We need to put in place
the rest:

- Having UI and product management in the loop. Working on this as we speak.

- Having integrated releases. Diablo is out through SSU. The application
manager will be in the Fremantle SDK since its first release.

- Development worklow? Do you want to have a structured process with an
agreed set of features in scope, a UI plan and so on or do you see
better to continue the ad hoc approach of discussion+patches? Specially
if you expect us providing i.e. nice icons this is not something that
needs more planning from our side.

- Collaboration channels? Do you want something like a garage
environment + git + bugs.maemo.org or do you prefer to continue the
thread in maemo-developers?

-- 
Quim Gil
marketing manager, open source
Maemo Software @ Nokia