tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-178720020062470171.post-17339828149710592062008-06-02T14:04:00.003+02:002008-06-02T14:11:00.646+02:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp1.blogger.com/_P1wtpExYl5E/SEPifBlMafI/AAAAAAAAAAs/XcB_4lrBDvI/s1600-h/Screenshot-maemo-policy.pdf.png"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp1.blogger.com/_P1wtpExYl5E/SEPifBlMafI/AAAAAAAAAAs/XcB_4lrBDvI/s400/Screenshot-maemo-policy.pdf.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5207254616798685682" border="0" /></a><br /><br />A draft for the <a href="http://maemo.org/forrest-images/pdf/maemo-policy.pdf">maemo packaging policy</a> has been released for comments by the community.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">What is the maemo packaging policy good for?</span><br /><br />Like it's <a href="http://www.debian.org/doc/debian-policy/">Debian counter part</a>, the maemo policy specifies how packages should be built. It will exactly tell you what your package should implement to be a proper maemo package.<br /><br />The maemo packaging policy is essentially the same as the Debian policy, but there are some changes especially for the tablets as opposed to desktops.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">What good does it do me?</span><br /><br />Well, not a lot at the moment. But it can soon! We (the maemo community) need to agree on this policy and see how we can implement it.<br /><br />We want to setup a wiki page where you can annotate the policy draft and talk about things you think should change. This will be done soon, I hope.<br /><br />Until then, please discuss the topic on the <a href="http://lists.maemo.org/mailman/listinfo/maemo-developers">maemo-developers</a> list.<br /><br />Your input is welcomed.Niels Breethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04093069091547469770noreply@blogger.com