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There are many ways for You to contribute. Whether you are a normal user, geek or hardcore developer, one and most important thing is get to know Alpine Linux by using it. | There are many ways for You to contribute. Whether you are a normal user, geek or hardcore developer, one and most important thing is get to know Alpine Linux by '''using it'''. | ||
Here is a list which greatly explains whole contribution concept | Here is a list which greatly explains whole contribution concept | ||
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= Contribute quality: = | = Contribute quality: = | ||
*Help to make this a better project, better looking and with new features | *Help to make this a better project, better looking and with new features | ||
*Submit bug reports | *Submit '''bug reports''' | ||
*Suggest new features and options | *Suggest new features and options | ||
*Suggest ways to improve the framework (maybe comparing it to similar OS or comercial projects) | *Suggest ways to improve the framework (maybe comparing it to similar OS or comercial projects) | ||
*Submit some artwork (icons, backgrounds, logos) | *Submit some '''artwork''' (icons, backgrounds, logos) | ||
*Correct spelling and grammar mistakes in documentation | *Correct '''spelling and grammar''' mistakes in documentation | ||
*Help maintain a wiki web site | *Help maintain a wiki web site | ||
= Contribute documentation: = | = Contribute documentation: = | ||
*Help write good documentation | *Help write good '''documentation''' | ||
*Translate the documentation (and program text) into another language | *'''Translate''' the documentation (and program text) into another language | ||
* | *'''Proofread''' existing documentation, follow the examples, and make corrections | ||
*Create diagrams, screen-shots, and graphics for documentation | *Create diagrams, '''screen-shots''', and graphics for documentation | ||
*Develop spelling and grammar style conventions for documentors | *Develop spelling and grammar style conventions for documentors | ||
*Build a glossary of technical terms (so non geek people can understand) | *Build a '''glossary''' of technical terms (so non geek people can understand) | ||
*Convert documentation into more | *Convert documentation into more formats (i.e. DocBook) | ||
= Contribute support: = | = Contribute support: = | ||
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*Answer questions on wiki, mailing lists or IRC channels | *Answer questions on wiki, mailing lists or IRC channels | ||
*Contribute to (or start) an online support group | *Contribute to (or start) an online support group | ||
*Help other people learn how to use Alpine Linux | *'''Help other''' people learn how to use Alpine Linux | ||
*Write HOWTOS and post them in [[Tutorials and Howtos]] or your own blog | *Write '''HOWTOS''' and post them in [[Tutorials and Howtos]] or your own blog | ||
= Contribute publicity: = | = Contribute publicity: = | ||
{{Tip|If the project gets popular there will be more people wanting to contribute}} | {{Tip|If the project gets popular there will be more people wanting to contribute}} | ||
*Link to Alpine Linux web site | *'''Link to''' Alpine Linux web site | ||
*Convince people to chose Open Source products when possible | *Convince people to chose Open Source products when possible | ||
*Write reviews | *Write reviews | ||
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= Contribute appreciation: = | = Contribute appreciation: = | ||
*Express your appreciation to developers (through email or irc message) | *'''Express your appreciation''' to developers (through email or irc message) | ||
*Send the programmers post cards | *Send the programmers post cards | ||
*Give a project or developer a gift (some have wish lists for this) | *Give a project or developer a gift (some have wish lists for this) | ||
*Be polite when reporting bugs or asking for new features; developers has no obligation to do it after all | *Be '''polite''' when reporting bugs or asking for new features; developers has no obligation to do it after all | ||
Revision as of 04:23, 21 May 2010
There are many ways for You to contribute. Whether you are a normal user, geek or hardcore developer, one and most important thing is get to know Alpine Linux by using it.
Here is a list which greatly explains whole contribution concept
Contribute quality:
- Help to make this a better project, better looking and with new features
- Submit bug reports
- Suggest new features and options
- Suggest ways to improve the framework (maybe comparing it to similar OS or comercial projects)
- Submit some artwork (icons, backgrounds, logos)
- Correct spelling and grammar mistakes in documentation
- Help maintain a wiki web site
Contribute documentation:
- Help write good documentation
- Translate the documentation (and program text) into another language
- Proofread existing documentation, follow the examples, and make corrections
- Create diagrams, screen-shots, and graphics for documentation
- Develop spelling and grammar style conventions for documentors
- Build a glossary of technical terms (so non geek people can understand)
- Convert documentation into more formats (i.e. DocBook)
Contribute support:
Note: Everybody need support at least once. Let coders do their work while you help other people
- Answer questions on wiki, mailing lists or IRC channels
- Contribute to (or start) an online support group
- Help other people learn how to use Alpine Linux
- Write HOWTOS and post them in Tutorials and Howtos or your own blog
Contribute publicity:
Tip: If the project gets popular there will be more people wanting to contribute
- Link to Alpine Linux web site
- Convince people to chose Open Source products when possible
- Write reviews
- Write about new ways of using an Open Source program
Contribute appreciation:
- Express your appreciation to developers (through email or irc message)
- Send the programmers post cards
- Give a project or developer a gift (some have wish lists for this)
- Be polite when reporting bugs or asking for new features; developers has no obligation to do it after all