The first of the Web-based programs that are designed to create tangible value for Symbian members has been rolled out on the developer site. Quite neatly, it also serves the entire community.
Symbian offers support for developers through the Forums. However, if developers want more technical support, professional services or training, there is an impressive array of members that can help. These members are listed on the newly enhanced Services pages. When you go there, you’ll be offered the three categories (professional services, technical support, training), and sub-categories when you click on the links.
If you’re the kind of person who likes to scroll, you can scroll through all the categories, trawling for inspiration. If you know you want a particular kind of support, you can click on that sub-category and find the members that provide that service. And finally (my favourite), if you know you need a certain kind of support, and you’re pressed for time, you just fill out the (very short) form at the top of the page, select the kind of support you need from the drop-down menu, and press Send. Your request will be sent to all of the members in the category you selected. Simples.
This benefits the community by providing access to lots of information quickly. It benefits the members who are services providers by generating qualified sales leads.
So, onward. Some of the upcoming programs target specific member constituencies; some are intended to address the entire community. But the thing to remember is that Member Programs is a continuing process. If you’ve got an idea for a program that would benefit the community and enhance the value of membership, let us know at info@symbian.org.
NB: The next membership posting will appear on the new Membership Blog – I hope you’ll continue following and contributing to the conversation. And if you want quick updates about which companies have joined, the latest opportunities for members or member events, please follow Roelof and Lauren on the Symbian Members Twitter feed.
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Me gustaria aprender el leguaje de Symbian hay algun a pagina en español????
The new Service pages look pretty nice and straightforward. Thank you!
Wow, you guys are really building up the services nicely.Also, kudos to the person who put the tiny smiley face on top of the page
symbian is the past, android and iphone os are the future..
if nokia dont accelerate the process of new symbian.. is broke..
Hi, Kensai and Petra. Thanks for your kind words. Remember to send any ideas you have about what companies should be members, or what kinds of programs you think would be valuable. Cheers, Lauren
Hi, pollaloca
Obviously, our community believes the future is Symbian, and I hope you keep watching these pages to learn whether we fulfull our promises. Or better yet, why not join the community?
One other comment on your comment: The Symbian Foundation is an independent, non-profit corporation, and the Symbian platform is owned by our members, not by Nokia. As one of the eight founding members (http://developer.symbian.org/main/about/member_companies/index.php), Nokia is on the board of directors, and has one vote.
Our member and developer communities are responsible for the growth and evolution of Symbian. You can be part of it, too.
Cheers,
Lauren
Hola EmSound,
En estos momentos no tenemos paginas oficiales disponible en español. Claramente, reconocemos la importancia de este lenguaje y estamos considerándolo para el futuro como opción para la “localización” de nuestra wiki.
Gracias,
Victor
Hi Lauren,
You’re link is slightly broken, there’s a stray ‘)’ at the end…
Hi, bd, thanks for the correction. The member directory is here:
http://developer.symbian.org/main/about/member_companies/index.php
Cheers
I know that symbian os are in partnership with nokia in designing and creating software necessary for operation so as to meet user’s need.Therefore i want them to design the os that will accept software like oxford dictionary of business for mobile phone like nokia N73,N93 and some of the latest nokia phones.Thanks and god bless.
Dear Yakubu Suleman Doma,
You mention that you are after a mobile version of the Oxford Business Dictionary for your Nokia Mobile. The phones you are referring to all run on S60 v3x, and there are already mobile versions available to purchase and download.
I found a couple of these with their links here:
http://shop.my-symbian.com/PlatformProductDetail.jsp?siteId=695&osId=2021&platformId=4&productType=2&productId=192851§ionId=6154&catalog=20&topSectionId=5634
http://www.findmysoft.com/pda_mobile/MSDict-Oxford-Dictionary-of-Business-S60–download.html
And the google search where I found these : http://www.google.co.uk/search?hl=en&client=firefox-a&rls=org.mozilla%3Aen-GB%3Aofficial&hs=0v0&q=mobile+oxford+dictionary+of+business+nokia&btnG=Search&meta=
I hope that helps and that you can find a version that works for you.
Should you have further questions, please feel free to contact me at info@symbian.org.
Kind Regards,
Roelof