Hey guys,
I have to admit that without all the custom ROMs that you offer here for free I would have sold my Touch HD long long time ago. I see this website as big driver for HTC/ MS to sell their products. (Maybe some people of HTC/MS dont) Once again thanks for your great work and time that your spending on this webside.
Currently I am writing my bachelor thesis about "Social Commerce". One point is about "the lack of firms understanding that collective intelligence and wisdom of crowds is an opportunity rather than a threat".
To show practical examples I also chose this webside. I appreciate if you could help me with some open questions that I have:
1. From which source does the rom cookers get all their ROMs/ builts?
2. Does this site has any special contacts to HTC/ Microsoft?
3. Do you get support in any-form (money, software, acknowledgement) from htc/ ms?
4. Do you send knowledge in any way back to help MS or HTC to improve their devices/ software?
4. What was the purpose for the operators of this side to built up a webside that is mostly concerned about HTC-Devices?
5. In this threat their is a dispute between ms and xda-developers. Does ms attitude have changed, yet? How did the story ended http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?threadid=294142
Thanks in advance for your answers. This forum and some others changed my life and engaged me to buy products. I hope I can contribute with my thesis to support forums like this and to show firms that community like this are a big opportunity rather than a threat
A great way to say thanks to all free stuff you grab here is to make a donation to XDA!!
You are right why not. 10€ for all the fun is nothing.
Great to see your star!!
Hi nobody has any information to me? Or did I post in the wrong section? thanks
A community is comprised of social participants, participants who work to build an environment that is beneficial to its participants. The phenomenon would very likely take place regardless of specific participants; only the quality of the results benefiting all those that participate would decline.
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Hi All,
I have been asked by a UK charity to develop some software to support people with brain injury. I’m not being paid to do this as the charity has little or no funding, but if the resulting software has commercial applications we retain the rights to exploit it. I’ve managed to convince a few people and major mobile networks to help out for free to get this moving and we’re at a critical stage.
I’ve scoped out the project and designed all the features. I’m skilled in C++ but not in Android and I really need someone who is to help us out.
Though we can’t pay you, you will own a part of the resulting company and we hope to provide a commercial service by April next year and that will mean you will have a full time job and directorship when we do.
If you have spare time, understand that money is not the only thing in life, want to help start up a company and are willing to support us in our efforts to help this charity please get in touch via my email or phone and I'll give you some more info.
You can be based anywhere in the World as this can be done remotely.
Thanks you so much for reading this and I look forward to hearing from you.
Fred Deer
+44 (0) 7971 834404
PS If this isn't for you but you know anyone who might be interested please pass this message on to them..
I sent you a PM. I have a family member in a situation where this kind of software can make a huge difference. I'm interested in hearing more about the project.
Hi,
We're always going to have noobs at XDA. We understand that for mods, devs, and senior members, answering very basic questions is going to be repetitive and frustrating. To partially address this issue, we've always wanted to put together a fun and interesting guide/tutorial/faq for new users to the site--to explain what XDA is all about. The problem has been that--if we're going to do this--we want it done well. We want it to be complete, well-written, graphical, etc. It would be many many pages of content. The bigger problem is that we've never had a budget to pay someone skilled to write it.
A major publisher approached us recently about creating an XDA-branded book that details and explains the world of smartphones, ROMs, etc. Because the publisher would pay for the book to be written (standard advance plus royalty arrangement), we can finally "afford" to create the guide we've always wanted. Our goal would be to make important parts of the book available for free on XDA (as a resource for new users). The only problem now is that we need an author.
Tech books are NOT big moneymakers, but if any long-time XDA member is interested in a fun, paid writing project, send me an email to xda.svetius(at)gmail.com. The email, subject "Writers Wanted", should include your name, qualifications, and a short proposal for what you'd like to cover in the book or how you'd like to organize it. We expect to get a bunch of applications, so don't be offended if you aren't chosen. Note: If you have to ask how much you'd be getting paid, then you probably won't be too excited by the answer . You'll make a bit of dough and be able to brag about being a published author.
Thanks
This is fantastic news!!
svetius said:
Hi,
We're always going to have noobs at XDA. We understand that for mods, devs, and senior members, answering very basic questions is going to be repetitive and frustrating. To partially address this issue, we've always wanted to put together a fun and interesting guide/tutorial/faq for new users to the site--to explain what XDA is all about. The problem has been that--if we're going to do this--we want it done well. We want it to be complete, well-written, graphical, etc. It would be many many pages of content. The bigger problem is that we've never had a budget to pay someone skilled to write it.
A major publisher approached us recently about creating an XDA-branded book that details and explains the world of smartphones, ROMs, etc. Because the publisher would pay for the book to be written (standard advance plus royalty arrangement), we can finally "afford" to create the guide we've always wanted. Our goal would be to make important parts of the book available for free on XDA (as a resource for new users). The only problem now is that we need an author.
Tech books are NOT big moneymakers, but if any long-time XDA member is interested in a fun, paid writing project, send me an email to xda.svetius(at)gmail.com. The email, subject "Writers Wanted", should include your name, qualifications, and a short proposal for what you'd like to cover in the book or how you'd like to organize it. We expect to get a bunch of applications, so don't be offended if you aren't chosen. Note: If you have to ask how much you'd be getting paid, then you probably won't be too excited by the answer . You'll make a bit of dough and be able to brag about being a published author.
Thanks
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I WOULD LOVE TO DO THIS! I have a passion for writing that has consumed my entire life. Please take a look at some of my posts here on the site (keeping in mind that there are a couple of which I didn't put any creative thought into, as well as those containing references to gangsta rap and other adult themed content). In any case, I'd be more than happy to email some of my writing to any one of you who would have the time to review it. I'm currently in the process of writing a memoir, and I would absolutely be willing to share the first chapter to provide you with an example of my personal style. Thanks for considering me!!
brtnygrey said:
i would love to do this! I have a passion for writing that has consumed my entire life. Please take a look at some of my posts here on the site (keeping in mind that there are a couple of which i didn't put any creative thought into, as well as those containing references to gangsta rap and other adult themed content). In any case, i'd be more than happy to email some of my writing to any one of you who would have the time to review it. I'm currently in the process of writing a memoir, and i would absolutely be willing to share the first chapter to provide you with an example of my personal style. Thanks for considering me!!
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will be sending all requested information and sample work this afternoon to the provided email address!!
I just sent my info in. Hopefully I can etch a bit of my style on windows phone specifically
Hi there!
I haven't been online too much with this account... But Im back up, ready to work.
Today I got a message from OnePlus forum member kutzki saying he had read my thread about the creation of a smartwatch. He said he had some ideas that could help me, and we started talking. After a long chat, we decided to start thinking, creating, designing, and eventually producing our own smartwatch! Doesn't that sound great?
We were planning some stuff and got to the conclusion that we needed a team to help us here.
We aren't just kidding, we want to take this to the next level. The goal is to turn this idea, into a real project, and with the help of some Kickstarter supporters, turn this into a product.
The main idea is to create a SmartWatch that stands out. We want our device to have all those features users want, but big companies don't offer in their watches! We want to make something truly revolutionary.
To achieve this goal, we first need a team, we need people with determined skills, to help us with this amazing project!
We are looking for the following fields:
Motherboard designer (Skills to design a whole motherboard for a SmartWatch, and visual design)
Hardware specialist (Experts in hardware design, implementation, and functionality) (Smartwatch hardware)
Graphic designers (Skills and creativity to sketch/draw/design a Smartwatch)
Developers (iOS, Android, Windows Phone applications)
Marketing specialist (Expert in marketing, advertising and communications)
If you are interested in any of this position, don´t hesitate to apply for it by filling in this form:
http://goo.gl/forms/8WJZNQfC4N
I hope you all have a good December,
JuanL and Kutzki
P.S. This will not be a paid job unless we get a product and start production. At that point everyone should recieve their salary.
Still no one?
Isn't anyone interested in this?
There are already 7 of us, and we are ready to work.
Come on guys!
Anyone? Come on guys! Aren't there any hardware specialists?
Isnt there soneone willing to joins us?
I’m looking for an Android programmer to help with crafting & tuning our UI / UX and writing client code to test out our authentication and application specific API’s (JSON/REST), that are currently in development. Java proficiency and a willingness to learn Xamarin.
Q1. What’s a reasonable $$/hr. should I offer?
Q2. Is it reasonable to think I can find someone with these skills that’s comfortable to work with loose specifications and contribute their own creativity, or will most people want a formal detailed specification?
Q3. If we work well together I’d like to ask them to join our start-up where their contributions to the company would be treated as capital in exchange for ownership (stock). Can I expect that talent like I’m looking for will generally want to run their own show?
Q4. Where can I find this person?
Thanks !!
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It depends on deadline time, complexity of your application and experience of the developer. Your question does not explain about any of those specifications.
Fair Enough
GenieKnudson said:
It depends on deadline time, complexity of your application and experience of the developer. Your question does not explain about any of those specifications.
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Thanks for the response GenieKnudson. In a perfect world I'd like the work to start right away. Initial work is on the user interface / experience. Next would be code to exercise & test the API's we're currently working on in Microsoft Azure, (REST/JSON API's for authentication, permissions, picture processing and proprietary). Then work on the application itself. So I could pay a code monkey to do what I say then go away, but the nature of the work requires collaboration and creative input. Instead of a mercenary I'd like to find someone interested in joining the team. As for experience I'd trade years of coding experience for good knowledge of contemporary tools, architectures & design.
Our startup is too young to afford a full time employee, but we have money to pay for services, and the potential of employment and partial ownership in the business. I’m very confident in our business prospects as my partners and I are seasoned, each with a long track record of success and reward.
As I read what I’ve written I think we need to find someone physically local to me or one of our developers.
Hello everyone, I really hate to have to come to XDA and express this type of situation, but I've basically hit rock bottom in the last couple of years. If there was ever anything called bad luck, well I must have been the one who invented it. Basically all the volunteer contributions I've provided to the mobile community, linux-kernel mainline, Slackware, Suse/OpenSuse, and all my independent projects have been solely on my own time and with my passion for working with Open Source. Some of you may remember me mostly for my infamous kernels I designed for the Iconia Tabs, others may know me from IRC, or just follow me on github. Lately I've desperately been seeking employment to use my education/skills/experience in the IT field specifically Linux System Administration and/or DevOps, but living in rural Kentucky seems to put a liability on most jobs I seek.
Long story short my family and I are living with some situations that are quite unheard of in modern time. If you don't care to share my fundraiser with your friends/family and if you can donate anything at all to help my children and family have a better home and what most people take for granted I'd greatly greatly appreciate it, and with the help I'll most likely be able to devote some time to the projects I love. I thank each and every one of my supporters so much!
Here is the gofundme link:
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Lance Poore Linuxsociety [at] Gmail DOT Com
godmachine81 <freenode IRC>
I'm really sorry about your situation, but need to say that as per forum rules any kind of fundraising is forbidden.
You can put a PayPal donation link in your signature so anyone who liked your work can donate to you and that's the only allowed way on XDA.