The document discusses the governance of the Maemo community as a case study presented by Dave Neary. It outlines the challenges and successes of building a community initiative, particularly during the Linuxtag 2008 and the formation of the inaugural council in September 2008. It highlights the significance of community engagement and planning for the future roadmap.

1. Maemo Community Council
A governance case study
Dave Neary
dneary@maemo.org maemo.org docmaster

2. Problem statement

3. Small intersection

4. Communities are diverse

5. LinuxTag 2008:
- Announce Maemo Brainstorm
- Leads to 100 Days &
2010 Roadmap plans

6. A community initiative
Jaffa, lardman, GeneralAntilles
aka Andrew Flegg, Simon Pickering, Ryan abel

7. Devil in the details

8. Belonging

9. Karma

10. Elections

11. Responsibilities

12. Inaugural council:
September 2008

13. Difficulties

14. Successes

15. Thank You!
Any questions?
Dave Neary
dneary@maemo.org