[ REQUEST ] Offer maintained device-port subscription plans
asked 2016-01-01 12:21:23 +0300
Jolla should introduce subscription plans for regularly updated Sailfish ports incl. services, support & warranties to end-users.
At the bottom-line device selection is left open to the end-user / developer and jolla concentrates on reliable Sailfish OS ports only. No more #tabletgate(s). Subscription plans aside licensing partnerships also bring manufacturer/operator independent ports to developers & users leaving out non-neutral adaptations, settings & apps.
Subscription plans could cover :
• device generations - e.g. 1 - n generations
• years - e.g. 1 - n years
• combos - e.g. SFOS-promotional phone / tablet combos
• ( IMEI-based ?) volume limitations - e.g. max.10 devices / generation / n years for personal/family use.
A target mix could consist of :
• solid-built series - e.g. "Galaxy" series from Samsung or "ME" series from Gigaset ( European player )
• performant series - e.g. "Flagship" series from OnePlus
• experimental series - e.g. "PuzzlePhone" or "Fairphone" devices
• mid-range / budget series could remain subject to hi-volume manufacturer-licensing agreements.
Ready-made, warranty / update covered ports & devices could be made available from the jolla shop or optionally by officially licensed Sailfish partners. Device flashing / warranty issues handled by jolla.
Crucially all device-typical chipsets, interfaces & I/O devices such as (specific) camera functionality, Bluetooth & WLAN connectivity, dual SIM support, card-drives, etc. would need to work out of the box.
Community subscriptions / experimental ports will remain free for testing, development & trying. As usual no warranties.
A way has to be found to reward / motivate community-based developers contributing to official releases. Not every app / solution has to be produced twice to become an official jolla app ....
---> Support & get inspired by the following threads & links as well :
https://together.jolla.com/question/91209/poll-which-licensing-partner-should-use-sailfish/
https://together.jolla.com/question/4851/what-hardwaredevices-would-you-like-to-see-sailfishos-on/
https://wiki.merproject.org/wiki/Adaptations/libhybris
https://together.jolla.com/question/125170/community-expectations-for-2016/
