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* Submit '''artwork''' (icons, backgrounds, logos)
* Submit '''artwork''' (icons, backgrounds, logos)
* Correct '''spelling and grammar''' mistakes in the documentation
* Correct '''spelling and grammar''' mistakes in the documentation
* Help '''maintain the wiki'''
* Help '''maintain''' the wiki


= Contribute documentation: =
= Contribute documentation: =
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* '''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
* '''Proofread''' existing documentation, follow the examples, and make corrections
* Create diagrams, '''screenshots''', and graphics for documentation
* Create diagrams, '''screenshots''', and graphics for the documentation
* Develop spelling and grammar conventions for fellow documenters
* Develop spelling and grammar conventions for documenters
* Build a '''glossary''' of technical terms (so non-geeks can understand)
* Build a '''glossary''' of technical terms (so non-geeks can understand)
* Convert documentation into more formats (i.e. DocBook)
* Convert documentation into more formats (i.e. DocBook)


= Contribute support: =
= Contribute support: =
* '''Answer questions''' on the wiki, [[mailing lists]] or [[IRC]] channels
* '''Answer questions''' on the wiki, [[mailing lists]], and [[IRC]] channels
* Contribute to (or start) an online support group
* Contribute to (or start) an online support group
* Write '''HOWTOS''' and post them in [[Tutorials and Howtos]] or your own blog
* Write '''HOWTOS''' and post them in the [[Tutorials and Howtos]] or to 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''' the Alpine Linux web site
* Convince people to chose Open Source products when possible
* Convince people to choose Open Source products when possible
* Write '''reviews'''
* Write '''reviews'''
* Write about new ways of using an Open Source application
* Write about new ways of using an Open Source application

Revision as of 18:30, 9 October 2010

There are many ways that you can contribute. Whether you are a normal user, a geek, or a hardcore developer, the one and most important thing you can do is to actually use Alpine Linux.

The list below explains some of the ways that you can contribute.


Contribute quality:

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, screenshots, and graphics for the documentation
  • Develop spelling and grammar conventions for documenters
  • Build a glossary of technical terms (so non-geeks can understand)
  • Convert documentation into more formats (i.e. DocBook)

Contribute support:

  • Answer questions on the wiki, mailing lists, and IRC channels
  • Contribute to (or start) an online support group
  • Write HOWTOS and post them in the Tutorials and Howtos or to your own blog

Contribute publicity:

Tip: If the project gets popular, there will be more people wanting to contribute.
  • Link to the Alpine Linux web site
  • Convince people to choose Open Source products when possible
  • Write reviews
  • Write about new ways of using an Open Source application

Contribute appreciation:

  • Express your appreciation to developers (through e-mail, bug reports, and IRC)
  • 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; after all, the developers have no obligation to do it