Task:Texts for maemo.nokia.com - Revision history

amigadave: categorize

2010-05-11T08:53:33Z

categorize

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	Yes, all of these things might happen to you after opening a Maemo box.		Yes, all of these things might happen to you after opening a Maemo box.
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qgil at 13:24, 3 August 2009

2009-08-03T13:24:20Z

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-	maemo.nokia.com will contain ~~two pages~~ related to the current scope of maemo.org. Here we ~~will~~ draft ~~the text for both~~. Quim needs to deliver yesterday.	+	maemo.nokia.com will contain one page related to the current scope of maemo.org. Here we draft it. Quim needs to deliver yesterday.

	[http://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php?p=308006 Talk discussion]		[http://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php?p=308006 Talk discussion]

timsamoff: /* Software freedom, open communities and you */

2009-08-03T12:59:56Z

Software freedom, open communities and you

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	== Software freedom, open communities and you ==		== Software freedom, open communities and you ==

-	Maemo devices are all about choice. Users can enjoy the features and services included right out of the box, and they can shape their own ~~usage~~ downloading more applications, most of them for free. This is how Maemo devices become something more than just cool gadgets — they become integral tools that satisfy demanding customers.	+	Maemo devices are all about choice. Users can enjoy the features and services included right out of the box, and they can shape their own experience by downloading many more applications — most of them for free. This is how Maemo devices become something more than just cool gadgets, they become integral tools that satisfy demanding customers.

	That said, if you want more... there is a lot more.		That said, if you want more... there is a lot more.
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	''"So what?"'' you might say. Well, all of this matters if you wish to go beyond the role of a customer, a pure user.		''"So what?"'' you might say. Well, all of this matters if you wish to go beyond the role of a customer, a pure user.

-	In 1991, a young developer named Linus Torvalds began a software project in Helsinki, Finland (coincidentally the same city where the Maemo headquarters are located). That project was called Linux and one interesting aspect of it was its open and free creative process. Other developers could look at the code, improve it, adapt it to specific purposes and redistribute it.	+	In 1991, a young developer named Linus Torvalds began a software project in Helsinki, Finland (coincidentally the same city where the Maemo headquarters are located). That project was called Linux, and one interesting aspect of it was its ''open'' and ''free'' creative process. Other developers could look at the code, improve it, adapt it to specific purposes, and redistribute it.

	All of this was — and is — done in a transparent and collaborative way, mostly via the Internet. Freedom, transparency, and online collaboration defined the methods of working on this very successful project. Free software existed before Linux, but over the years it has become a global phenomenon, an industrial trend, and a source of inspiration for countless important projects that drive the Internet today: Mozilla, Wikipedia, BitTorrent... The list is long. Maemo is proud to be a part of this tradition, contributing to several open source projects where Nokia is also involved.		All of this was — and is — done in a transparent and collaborative way, mostly via the Internet. Freedom, transparency, and online collaboration defined the methods of working on this very successful project. Free software existed before Linux, but over the years it has become a global phenomenon, an industrial trend, and a source of inspiration for countless important projects that drive the Internet today: Mozilla, Wikipedia, BitTorrent... The list is long. Maemo is proud to be a part of this tradition, contributing to several open source projects where Nokia is also involved.

-	You will feel this as soon as you land at [http://maemo.org http://maemo.org]. The Maemo Community is a place for everybody to share, discuss, get help, work on improvements, and enjoy the atmosphere. No matter what your background in computing is, or what your motivation for purchasing a Maemo device was, you are guaranteed to find peers to meet and have fun with. This is how anyone can get involved in open source collaboration — even without a clue about programming.	+	You will feel this as soon as you land at [http://maemo.org http://maemo.org]. The Maemo Community is a place for everybody to share, discuss, get and provide help, work on improvements, and enjoy the open atmosphere. No matter what your background in computing is, or what your motivation for purchasing a Maemo device was, you are guaranteed to find peers to meet and have fun with. This is how anyone can get involved in open source collaboration — even without a clue about programming.

	Give it a try. [http://maemo.org/downloads/ Download] and rate some applications, [http://talk.maemo.org share your opinions], [http://maemo.org/community/brainstorm/ propose ideas]... Once you enter this open collaboration, it will be easy to know what to do next.		Give it a try. [http://maemo.org/downloads/ Download] and rate some applications, [http://talk.maemo.org share your opinions], [http://maemo.org/community/brainstorm/ propose ideas]... Once you enter this open collaboration, it will be easy to know what to do next.

-	'''Beware.''' You might end up learning more than you expect. You might become more excited and involved than you intended to. Your community karma might rise beyond your expectations. One day you might even find yourself meeting other Maemo peers face-to-face, late at night in a city you've never visited before~~. Far~~ beyond ~~that~~ point where you were a pure user.	+	'''Beware.''' You might end up learning more than you expect. You might become more excited and involved than you intended to. Your community karma might rise beyond your expectations. One day you might even find yourself meeting other Maemo peers face-to-face, late at night in a city you've never visited before — far beyond the point where you were a pure user.

	Yes, all of these things might happen to you after opening a Maemo box.		Yes, all of these things might happen to you after opening a Maemo box.

qgil: /* Software freedom, open communities and you */

2009-08-03T12:21:42Z

Software freedom, open communities and you

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	== Software freedom, open communities and you ==		== Software freedom, open communities and you ==

-	Maemo devices are all about choice~~, and while most users will only choose to~~ enjoy the features and services ~~that are~~ included right out of the box, ~~the real power~~ of ~~Maemo comes from software created by other users — software that can usually be downloaded and installed completely~~ for free. This is how Maemo devices become more than just cool gadgets — they become integral tools that satisfy ~~the numerous and varied needs of~~ demanding ~~users. In turn, a Maemo device may change the way that you interact with the world around you~~.	+	Maemo devices are all about choice. Users can enjoy the features and services included right out of the box, and they can shape their own usage downloading more applications, most of them for free. This is how Maemo devices become something more than just cool gadgets — they become integral tools that satisfy demanding customers.

-	If you want more... there is a ~~[i]~~lot~~[/i]~~ more.	+	That said, if you want more... there is a lot more.

	Maemo is an open platform running on open devices. It has Linux at its core, but also plenty more software components maintained by communities of open source developers. The platform is based on well-known technologies that are widely used in the free software community.		Maemo is an open platform running on open devices. It has Linux at its core, but also plenty more software components maintained by communities of open source developers. The platform is based on well-known technologies that are widely used in the free software community.

-	''"So what?"'' you might say. Well, all of this matters if you wish to go beyond the role of a customer or a pure user.	+	''"So what?"'' you might say. Well, all of this matters if you wish to go beyond the role of a customer, a pure user.

-	In 1991, a young developer named Linus Torvalds began a software project in Helsinki, Finland (coincidentally the same city where the Maemo headquarters are located). That project was called Linux and one interesting aspect of it was ~~that it was created~~ and ~~made freely and openly~~. Other developers could look at the code, improve it, adapt it to specific purposes and redistribute it.	+	In 1991, a young developer named Linus Torvalds began a software project in Helsinki, Finland (coincidentally the same city where the Maemo headquarters are located). That project was called Linux and one interesting aspect of it was its open and free creative process. Other developers could look at the code, improve it, adapt it to specific purposes and redistribute it.

-	All of this was — and is — done in a transparent and collaborative way, mostly via the Internet. Freedom, transparency, and online collaboration defined the methods of working on this very successful project. Free software existed before Linux, but over the years it has become a global phenomenon, an industrial trend, and a source of inspiration for countless important projects that drive the Internet today: Mozilla, Wikipedia, BitTorrent... The list is long. Maemo is proud to be a part of this tradition, ~~utilizing and~~ contributing to several open source projects where Nokia is also involved.	+	All of this was — and is — done in a transparent and collaborative way, mostly via the Internet. Freedom, transparency, and online collaboration defined the methods of working on this very successful project. Free software existed before Linux, but over the years it has become a global phenomenon, an industrial trend, and a source of inspiration for countless important projects that drive the Internet today: Mozilla, Wikipedia, BitTorrent... The list is long. Maemo is proud to be a part of this tradition, contributing to several open source projects where Nokia is also involved.

-	You will feel this as soon as you land at [http://maemo.org http://maemo.org]. The Maemo Community is a place for everybody to share, discuss, get help, ~~improve Maemo~~, and enjoy ~~everything that Maemo has to offer~~. No matter what your background in computing is, or what your motivation for purchasing a Maemo device was, you are guaranteed to find peers to meet~~, discuss,~~ and have fun with. This is how anyone can get involved in open source collaboration — even without a clue about programming.	+	You will feel this as soon as you land at [http://maemo.org http://maemo.org]. The Maemo Community is a place for everybody to share, discuss, get help, work on improvements, and enjoy the atmosphere. No matter what your background in computing is, or what your motivation for purchasing a Maemo device was, you are guaranteed to find peers to meet and have fun with. This is how anyone can get involved in open source collaboration — even without a clue about programming.

-	Give it a try. [http://maemo.org/downloads/ Download] and rate some applications, [http://talk.maemo.org share your opinions], [http://maemo.org/community/brainstorm/ propose ideas]... Once you enter this ~~free and~~ open collaboration, it will be easy to know what to do next.	+	Give it a try. [http://maemo.org/downloads/ Download] and rate some applications, [http://talk.maemo.org share your opinions], [http://maemo.org/community/brainstorm/ propose ideas]... Once you enter this open collaboration, it will be easy to know what to do next.

-	'''Beware.''' You might end up learning more than you expect. You might become more excited and involved than you intended to. Your ~~[http://maemo.org/profile/list/~~ community karma] might rise beyond your expectations. One day you might even find yourself meeting other Maemo peers face-to-face, late at night in a city you've never visited before. ~~Other Maemo users will tell~~ you: a Maemo device can offer a much more fulfilling experience than the usual role of the ''faceless'' customer. Maemo devices have the potential of bringing people together — engaged users communicating and collaborating around amazing, life-changing products.	+	'''Beware.''' You might end up learning more than you expect. You might become more excited and involved than you intended to. Your community karma might rise beyond your expectations. One day you might even find yourself meeting other Maemo peers face-to-face, late at night in a city you've never visited before. Far beyond that point where you were a pure user.
-		+
-	~~All~~ of these things might happen to you after opening a Maemo ~~device's~~ box.	+	Yes, all of these things might happen to you after opening a Maemo box.

timsamoff: /* Software freedom, open communities and you */

2009-08-01T04:05:58Z

Software freedom, open communities and you

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	== Software freedom, open communities and you ==		== Software freedom, open communities and you ==

-	Maemo devices are all about choice, and while most users will only choose to enjoy the features and services that are included right out of the box, the real power of Maemo comes from software created by other users -- software that can usually be downloaded and installed completely for free. This is how Maemo devices become more than just cool gadgets — they become integral tools that satisfy the numerous and varied needs of demanding users. In turn, a Maemo device may change the way that you interact with the world around you.	+	Maemo devices are all about choice, and while most users will only choose to enjoy the features and services that are included right out of the box, the real power of Maemo comes from software created by other users — software that can usually be downloaded and installed completely for free. This is how Maemo devices become more than just cool gadgets — they become integral tools that satisfy the numerous and varied needs of demanding users. In turn, a Maemo device may change the way that you interact with the world around you.

	If you want more... there is a [i]lot[/i] more.		If you want more... there is a [i]lot[/i] more.
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	Give it a try. [http://maemo.org/downloads/ Download] and rate some applications, [http://talk.maemo.org share your opinions], [http://maemo.org/community/brainstorm/ propose ideas]... Once you enter this free and open collaboration, it will be easy to know what to do next.		Give it a try. [http://maemo.org/downloads/ Download] and rate some applications, [http://talk.maemo.org share your opinions], [http://maemo.org/community/brainstorm/ propose ideas]... Once you enter this free and open collaboration, it will be easy to know what to do next.

-	'''Beware.''' You might end up learning more than you expect. You might become more excited and involved than you intended to. Your [http://maemo.org/profile/list/ community karma] might rise beyond your expectations. One day you might even find yourself meeting other Maemo peers face-to-face, late at night in a city you've never visited before. Other Maemo users will tell you: a Maemo device can offer a much more fulfilling experience than the usual role of the ''faceless'' customer. Maemo devices have the potential of bringing people together -- engaged users communicating and collaborating around amazing, life-changing products.	+	'''Beware.''' You might end up learning more than you expect. You might become more excited and involved than you intended to. Your [http://maemo.org/profile/list/ community karma] might rise beyond your expectations. One day you might even find yourself meeting other Maemo peers face-to-face, late at night in a city you've never visited before. Other Maemo users will tell you: a Maemo device can offer a much more fulfilling experience than the usual role of the ''faceless'' customer. Maemo devices have the potential of bringing people together — engaged users communicating and collaborating around amazing, life-changing products.

	All of these things might happen to you after opening a Maemo device's box.		All of these things might happen to you after opening a Maemo device's box.

timsamoff: /* Software freedom, open communities and you */ a few more tweaks

2009-08-01T04:05:17Z

Software freedom, open communities and you: a few more tweaks

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	== Software freedom, open communities and you ==		== Software freedom, open communities and you ==

-	Maemo devices are all about choice, and while most users will only choose to enjoy the features and services that are included right out of the box, the real power of Maemo comes from ~~the realm of~~ software ~~available outside of the out~~-of-~~the-box experience (often~~ for free). This is how Maemo devices become more than just cool gadgets — they become integral tools that satisfy the numerous and varied needs of demanding users ~~and~~ may change the way you interact with the world around you.	+	Maemo devices are all about choice, and while most users will only choose to enjoy the features and services that are included right out of the box, the real power of Maemo comes from software created by other users -- software that can usually be downloaded and installed completely for free. This is how Maemo devices become more than just cool gadgets — they become integral tools that satisfy the numerous and varied needs of demanding users. In turn, a Maemo device may change the way that you interact with the world around you.

-	If you want more... there is a lot more ~~to be had~~.	+	If you want more... there is a [i]lot[/i] more.

	Maemo is an open platform running on open devices. It has Linux at its core, but also plenty more software components maintained by communities of open source developers. The platform is based on well-known technologies that are widely used in the free software community.		Maemo is an open platform running on open devices. It has Linux at its core, but also plenty more software components maintained by communities of open source developers. The platform is based on well-known technologies that are widely used in the free software community.
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	Give it a try. [http://maemo.org/downloads/ Download] and rate some applications, [http://talk.maemo.org share your opinions], [http://maemo.org/community/brainstorm/ propose ideas]... Once you enter this free and open collaboration, it will be easy to know what to do next.		Give it a try. [http://maemo.org/downloads/ Download] and rate some applications, [http://talk.maemo.org share your opinions], [http://maemo.org/community/brainstorm/ propose ideas]... Once you enter this free and open collaboration, it will be easy to know what to do next.

-	'''Beware.''' You might end up learning more than you expect. You might become more excited and involved than you intended to. Your [http://maemo.org/profile/list/ community karma] might rise beyond your expectations. One day you might even find yourself meeting other Maemo peers face-to-face, late at night in a city you've never visited before. Other Maemo users will tell you: A Maemo device can offer a much more fulfilling experience ~~beyond~~ the role of the ''faceless'' customer ~~as an engaged user~~ of an amazing ~~product~~.	+	'''Beware.''' You might end up learning more than you expect. You might become more excited and involved than you intended to. Your [http://maemo.org/profile/list/ community karma] might rise beyond your expectations. One day you might even find yourself meeting other Maemo peers face-to-face, late at night in a city you've never visited before. Other Maemo users will tell you: a Maemo device can offer a much more fulfilling experience than the usual role of the ''faceless'' customer. Maemo devices have the potential of bringing people together -- engaged users communicating and collaborating around amazing, life-changing products.

	All of these things might happen to you after opening a Maemo device's box.		All of these things might happen to you after opening a Maemo device's box.

generalantilles: /* Software freedom, open communities and you */ Probably too over-the-top (but appropriate to my experience in many ways ;)). Feel free to revert.

2009-08-01T00:52:34Z

Software freedom, open communities and you: Probably too over-the-top (but appropriate to my experience in many ways ;)). Feel free to revert.

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	== Software freedom, open communities and you ==		== Software freedom, open communities and you ==

-	Maemo devices are all about choice, and while most users will only choose to enjoy the features and services that are included right out of the box, the real power of Maemo comes from the realm of software available outside of the out-of-the-box experience (often for free). This is how Maemo devices become more than just cool gadgets — they become integral tools that satisfy the numerous and varied needs of demanding users.	+	Maemo devices are all about choice, and while most users will only choose to enjoy the features and services that are included right out of the box, the real power of Maemo comes from the realm of software available outside of the out-of-the-box experience (often for free). This is how Maemo devices become more than just cool gadgets — they become integral tools that satisfy the numerous and varied needs of demanding users and may change the way you interact with the world around you.

	If you want more... there is a lot more to be had.		If you want more... there is a lot more to be had.

generalantilles: /* Software freedom, open communities and you */ Some revisions, may or may not be appropriate

2009-08-01T00:51:48Z

Software freedom, open communities and you: Some revisions, may or may not be appropriate

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	== Software freedom, open communities and you ==		== Software freedom, open communities and you ==

-	Maemo devices are all about choice~~. Most~~ users ~~may~~ choose to enjoy ~~a variety of~~ features and services that ~~come~~ right out of the box~~. But additional~~ software ~~is always~~ available (~~in most cases,~~ for free) ~~to download and enjoy~~. This is how Maemo devices become ~~something~~ more than just cool gadgets -- they become integral tools that satisfy demanding ~~customers~~.	+	Maemo devices are all about choice, and while most users will only choose to enjoy the features and services that are included right out of the box, the real power of Maemo comes from the realm of software available outside of the out-of-the-box experience (often for free). This is how Maemo devices become more than just cool gadgets — they become integral tools that satisfy the numerous and varied needs of demanding users.

-	~~That said, if~~ you want more... there is a lot more.	+	If you want more... there is a lot more to be had.

-	Maemo is an open platform running in open devices. It has Linux at its core, but also plenty more software components maintained by communities of open source developers. The platform is based on well-known technologies that are widely used in the free software community.	+	Maemo is an open platform running on open devices. It has Linux at its core, but also plenty more software components maintained by communities of open source developers. The platform is based on well-known technologies that are widely used in the free software community.

	''"So what?"'' you might say. Well, all of this matters if you wish to go beyond the role of a customer or a pure user.		''"So what?"'' you might say. Well, all of this matters if you wish to go beyond the role of a customer or a pure user.
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	In 1991, a young developer named Linus Torvalds began a software project in Helsinki, Finland (coincidentally the same city where the Maemo headquarters are located). That project was called Linux and one interesting aspect of it was that it was created and made freely and openly. Other developers could look at the code, improve it, adapt it to specific purposes and redistribute it.		In 1991, a young developer named Linus Torvalds began a software project in Helsinki, Finland (coincidentally the same city where the Maemo headquarters are located). That project was called Linux and one interesting aspect of it was that it was created and made freely and openly. Other developers could look at the code, improve it, adapt it to specific purposes and redistribute it.

-	All of this was -- and is -- done in a transparent and collaborative way, mostly via the Internet. Freedom, transparency, and online collaboration defined the methods of working on this very successful project. Free software existed before Linux, but over the years it has become a global phenomenon, an industrial trend, and a source of inspiration for countless important projects that drive the Internet today: Mozilla, Wikipedia, BitTorrent... The list is long. Maemo is proud to be a part of this tradition, and ~~actually most of the software within Maemo comes from~~ several open source projects where Nokia is also involved.	+	All of this was — and is — done in a transparent and collaborative way, mostly via the Internet. Freedom, transparency, and online collaboration defined the methods of working on this very successful project. Free software existed before Linux, but over the years it has become a global phenomenon, an industrial trend, and a source of inspiration for countless important projects that drive the Internet today: Mozilla, Wikipedia, BitTorrent... The list is long. Maemo is proud to be a part of this tradition, utilizing and contributing to several open source projects where Nokia is also involved.

-	You will feel this as soon as you land at [http://maemo.org http://maemo.org]. The Maemo Community is a place for everybody to share, discuss, get help, improve Maemo, and enjoy everything that Maemo has to offer. No matter what your background in computing is, or what your motivation for purchasing a Maemo device was, ~~finding~~ peers to meet, discuss, and have fun with ~~are inevitable~~. This is how anyone can get involved in open source collaboration -- even without ~~having~~ a clue about programming.	+	You will feel this as soon as you land at [http://maemo.org http://maemo.org]. The Maemo Community is a place for everybody to share, discuss, get help, improve Maemo, and enjoy everything that Maemo has to offer. No matter what your background in computing is, or what your motivation for purchasing a Maemo device was, you are guaranteed to find peers to meet, discuss, and have fun with. This is how anyone can get involved in open source collaboration — even without a clue about programming.

	Give it a try. [http://maemo.org/downloads/ Download] and rate some applications, [http://talk.maemo.org share your opinions], [http://maemo.org/community/brainstorm/ propose ideas]... Once you enter this free and open collaboration, it will be easy to know what to do next.		Give it a try. [http://maemo.org/downloads/ Download] and rate some applications, [http://talk.maemo.org share your opinions], [http://maemo.org/community/brainstorm/ propose ideas]... Once you enter this free and open collaboration, it will be easy to know what to do next.

-	'''Beware.''' You might end up learning more than you expect. You might become more excited and involved than you intended to. Your [http://maemo.org/profile/list/ community karma] might rise beyond your expectations. One day you might even find yourself meeting other Maemo peers face-to-face, late at night in ~~some~~ city you ~~have~~ never visited before. Other Maemo users will tell you: ~~this sort of interaction actually results in happiness for having gone~~ beyond the role of the ''~~unknown~~'' customer ~~and becoming~~ an engaged user of an amazing product.	+	'''Beware.''' You might end up learning more than you expect. You might become more excited and involved than you intended to. Your [http://maemo.org/profile/list/ community karma] might rise beyond your expectations. One day you might even find yourself meeting other Maemo peers face-to-face, late at night in a city you've never visited before. Other Maemo users will tell you: A Maemo device can offer a much more fulfilling experience beyond the role of the ''faceless'' customer as an engaged user of an amazing product.

-	~~Yes, all~~ of these things might happen to you after opening a Maemo box.	+	All of these things might happen to you after opening a Maemo device's box.

zerojay: /* Software freedom, open communities and you */

2009-07-31T20:50:11Z

Software freedom, open communities and you

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	== Software freedom, open communities and you ==		== Software freedom, open communities and you ==

-	Maemo devices are all about ~~choices~~. Most users may choose to enjoy a variety of features and services that come right out of the box. But, additional software is always available (in most cases, for free) to download and enjoy. This is how Maemo devices become something more than just cool gadgets -- they become integral tools that satisfy demanding customers.	+	Maemo devices are all about choice. Most users may choose to enjoy a variety of features and services that come right out of the box. But additional software is always available (in most cases, for free) to download and enjoy. This is how Maemo devices become something more than just cool gadgets -- they become integral tools that satisfy demanding customers.

	That said, if you want more... there is a lot more.		That said, if you want more... there is a lot more.
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	Maemo is an open platform running in open devices. It has Linux at its core, but also plenty more software components maintained by communities of open source developers. The platform is based on well-known technologies that are widely used in the free software community.		Maemo is an open platform running in open devices. It has Linux at its core, but also plenty more software components maintained by communities of open source developers. The platform is based on well-known technologies that are widely used in the free software community.

-	''"So what?"'' you might say. Well, all of this ~~does matter~~ if you wish to go beyond the role of a customer or a pure user.	+	''"So what?"'' you might say. Well, all of this matters if you wish to go beyond the role of a customer or a pure user.

-	In 1991 a young developer, named Linus Torvalds, began a software project in Helsinki, Finland (coincidentally the same city where the Maemo headquarters are located). That project was called Linux and one interesting aspect of it was that it was created ~~was free~~. Other developers could look at the code, improve it, adapt it to specific purposes, and redistribute it.	+	In 1991, a young developer named Linus Torvalds began a software project in Helsinki, Finland (coincidentally the same city where the Maemo headquarters are located). That project was called Linux and one interesting aspect of it was that it was created and made freely and openly. Other developers could look at the code, improve it, adapt it to specific purposes and redistribute it.

	All of this was -- and is -- done in a transparent and collaborative way, mostly via the Internet. Freedom, transparency, and online collaboration defined the methods of working on this very successful project. Free software existed before Linux, but over the years it has become a global phenomenon, an industrial trend, and a source of inspiration for countless important projects that drive the Internet today: Mozilla, Wikipedia, BitTorrent... The list is long. Maemo is proud to be a part of this tradition, and actually most of the software within Maemo comes from several open source projects where Nokia is also involved.		All of this was -- and is -- done in a transparent and collaborative way, mostly via the Internet. Freedom, transparency, and online collaboration defined the methods of working on this very successful project. Free software existed before Linux, but over the years it has become a global phenomenon, an industrial trend, and a source of inspiration for countless important projects that drive the Internet today: Mozilla, Wikipedia, BitTorrent... The list is long. Maemo is proud to be a part of this tradition, and actually most of the software within Maemo comes from several open source projects where Nokia is also involved.

-	You will feel this as soon as you land at [http://maemo.org http://maemo.org]. The Maemo Community is a place for everybody to share, discuss, get help, improve Maemo, and enjoy everything that Maemo has to offer. No matter what your background in computing is, or what your motivation for purchasing a Maemo device was, ~~the chances for~~ finding peers to meet, discuss, and have fun with are inevitable. This is how anyone can get involved in open source collaboration -- even without having a clue about programming.	+	You will feel this as soon as you land at [http://maemo.org http://maemo.org]. The Maemo Community is a place for everybody to share, discuss, get help, improve Maemo, and enjoy everything that Maemo has to offer. No matter what your background in computing is, or what your motivation for purchasing a Maemo device was, finding peers to meet, discuss, and have fun with are inevitable. This is how anyone can get involved in open source collaboration -- even without having a clue about programming.

	Give it a try. [http://maemo.org/downloads/ Download] and rate some applications, [http://talk.maemo.org share your opinions], [http://maemo.org/community/brainstorm/ propose ideas]... Once you enter this free and open collaboration, it will be easy to know what to do next.		Give it a try. [http://maemo.org/downloads/ Download] and rate some applications, [http://talk.maemo.org share your opinions], [http://maemo.org/community/brainstorm/ propose ideas]... Once you enter this free and open collaboration, it will be easy to know what to do next.

-	'''Beware.''' You might end up learning more than you expect. You might become more excited and involved than you intended to. Your [http://maemo.org/profile/list/ community karma] might rise beyond your expectations. One day you might even find yourself meeting other Maemo peers face to face, late at night in some city you have never visited before. Other Maemo users will tell you: this sort of interaction actually results in happiness for having gone beyond the role of the ''unknown'' customer and becoming an engaged user of an amazing product.	+	'''Beware.''' You might end up learning more than you expect. You might become more excited and involved than you intended to. Your [http://maemo.org/profile/list/ community karma] might rise beyond your expectations. One day you might even find yourself meeting other Maemo peers face-to-face, late at night in some city you have never visited before. Other Maemo users will tell you: this sort of interaction actually results in happiness for having gone beyond the role of the ''unknown'' customer and becoming an engaged user of an amazing product.

	Yes, all of these things might happen to you after opening a Maemo box.		Yes, all of these things might happen to you after opening a Maemo box.

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	All of this was -- and is -- done in a transparent and collaborative way, mostly via the Internet. Freedom, transparency, and online collaboration defined the methods of working on this very successful project. Free software existed before Linux, but over the years it has become a global phenomenon, an industrial trend, and a source of inspiration for countless important projects that drive the Internet today: Mozilla, Wikipedia, BitTorrent... The list is long. Maemo is proud to be a part of this tradition, and actually most of the software within Maemo comes from several open source projects where Nokia is also involved.		All of this was -- and is -- done in a transparent and collaborative way, mostly via the Internet. Freedom, transparency, and online collaboration defined the methods of working on this very successful project. Free software existed before Linux, but over the years it has become a global phenomenon, an industrial trend, and a source of inspiration for countless important projects that drive the Internet today: Mozilla, Wikipedia, BitTorrent... The list is long. Maemo is proud to be a part of this tradition, and actually most of the software within Maemo comes from several open source projects where Nokia is also involved.

-	You will feel this as soon as you land at [http://maemo.org]. The Maemo Community is a place for everybody to share, discuss, get help, improve Maemo, and enjoy everything that Maemo has to offer. No matter what your background in computing is, or what your motivation for purchasing a Maemo device was, the chances for finding peers to meet, discuss, and have fun with are inevitable. This is how anyone can get involved in open source collaboration -- even without having a clue about programming.	+	You will feel this as soon as you land at [http://maemo.org http://maemo.org]. The Maemo Community is a place for everybody to share, discuss, get help, improve Maemo, and enjoy everything that Maemo has to offer. No matter what your background in computing is, or what your motivation for purchasing a Maemo device was, the chances for finding peers to meet, discuss, and have fun with are inevitable. This is how anyone can get involved in open source collaboration -- even without having a clue about programming.

	Give it a try. [http://maemo.org/downloads/ Download] and rate some applications, [http://talk.maemo.org share your opinions], [http://maemo.org/community/brainstorm/ propose ideas]... Once you enter this free and open collaboration, it will be easy to know what to do next.		Give it a try. [http://maemo.org/downloads/ Download] and rate some applications, [http://talk.maemo.org share your opinions], [http://maemo.org/community/brainstorm/ propose ideas]... Once you enter this free and open collaboration, it will be easy to know what to do next.