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Added value for Maemo users
Maemo is an advanced Linux-based operating system designed to run on high-end Nokia mobile computers. As this is an open-source platform, it enables the Maemo community to freely modify and continually develop software as part of a shared goal: to bring added value to all Maemo users.
Opening the box is only the beginning
Maemo is an open platform that runs on open devices. It has Linux at its core, but Maemo also has plenty of other 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. Best of all, you can benefit from the work done by other developers as soon as you take your Maemo device out of the box.
Be part of something bigger
The principle guiding the development of Maemo is that it will always remain a truly collaborative effort. Maemo was not simply created by a small group of Nokia engineers. Instead it has required the creative talents of the wider developer community over many years. The Maemo creative team is bigger than you might think: over 19,000 members working on more than 800 projects. And this number is growing all the time. In the future, the aim is to make maemo.org a creative hub that enables users, developers, and designers to openly collaborate on all things Maemo.
Join the Maemo team
Want to join the team that makes Linux-rocking Maemo Devices? See our open positions here.
Some of the stories behind Maemo
“You might become more excited and involved than you intended. Your community karma might rise beyond your expectations.”Quim Qil, Open Source Advocate
Nokia, Maemo Devices
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“Our vision is to bring the innovation, quality, and end-user participation into the consumer mainstream.”Ari Jaaksi, Vice President
Nokia, Maemo Devices
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“Earlier products have been technological playgrounds where we have tried to perfect touch solutions – we can say we have now reached that point.”Jussi Maaniitty, UI Project Manager
Nokia, Maemo Devices
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