Hi there. Sorry, I wanted to say exactly what I said.

Yes, many Extras developers might know that Maemo 5 is coming but I think it's everybody's interest that a) they know about extras-testing and the new QA process with time and b) they realize that now it's a good time to promote their stuff to extras-testing.

I said they won't regret and I believe they won't regret.

Most of the current great Maemo apps are open source. Open source developers use to have their own motivations to develop that way. If the apps are cool and things go well, Nokia might help them getting more users and personal promotion than they ever had. There might be even other ways to help and compensate that effort, but usually oss developers are happy just because of the process and the things that come out of it.

Yes, there are many potential apps and features that could be developed but *you* (the average *you* following General) will have a harder time convincing an outsider. Of course if you want to do just that, go ahead! I just wanted to propose a simple action to the readers of this thread.

I can't believe a Maemo 4 developer would be upset after getting a lot of emails from old users and fans calling him to the Maemo 5 party.

... and yes, I believe this call benefits current Maemo users. Some reasons have been posted and you can find your own ones. Otherwise no problem: don't do it.

I personally believe it's a good chance to say personally Thank You to people that works for your user happiness. Having a motivated developer is good for Maemo 5 and I believe most of you will have it in your hands in a way or another, sooner or later. Also, some of those great developers are paying a lot of attention to the long time, backporting newer versions even to the 770. If you established a first direct contact you will be in a better position to lobby for Diablo updates as well.

Anyway, it was an idea that came to mind this morning and I wrote the post in 5 minutes right before leaving the office. A proposal for a simple action for those excited these days about Maemo 5 and willing to help in some way.