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There are many ways | 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 quality = | ||
* Submit '''[http://bugs.alpinelinux.org/ bug reports]'''. New issues can also be created by emailing alpine (at) bugs (dot) alpinelinux (dot) org. | |||
*Submit '''bug reports''' | * Suggest new '''[[Project:Ideas|features/ideas]]''' and '''[[FAQ#Can_you_build_an_apk_package_for_....3F|packages]]''' | ||
*Suggest new features and | * Submit new '''[[Creating_an_Alpine_package|packages]]''' that you've created, or '''[[Development using git|patches]]''' to existing packages. For more information about developing on Alpine Linux, read our [[Developer Documentation]]. | ||
* | * Submit '''[[Special:NewFiles|artwork]]''' (icons, backgrounds, logos) | ||
*Submit | * Correct '''spelling and grammar''' mistakes in the documentation | ||
*Correct '''spelling and grammar''' mistakes in documentation | * Help '''[[Project:Wiki_maintenance|maintain]]''' the wiki | ||
*Help maintain | |||
= Contribute documentation | = Contribute documentation = | ||
*Help write good '''documentation''' | * Help write good '''[[Tutorials_and_Howtos|documentation]]''' | ||
*'''Translate''' the documentation (and program | * '''Translate''' the documentation (and program texts) into another language | ||
*'''Proofread''' existing documentation, follow the examples, and make corrections | * '''Proofread''' existing documentation, follow the examples, and make corrections | ||
*Create diagrams, ''' | * Create diagrams, '''screenshots''', and graphics for the documentation | ||
*Develop spelling and grammar | * Develop style, formatting, spelling, and grammar conventions for documenters | ||
* | * Expand the '''[[Glossary]]''' of technical terms (so non-geeks can understand) | ||
*Convert documentation into more formats | * Convert documentation into more formats | ||
= Contribute support | = Contribute support = | ||
* '''Answer questions''' on the wiki, [[mailing lists]], and [[IRC]] channels | |||
*Answer questions on wiki, [[mailing lists]] | * Contribute to (or start) an online support group | ||
*Contribute to (or start) an online support group | * Write '''HOWTOs''' and post them in the [[Tutorials and Howtos]] or your own blog | ||
*Write ''' | |||
= Contribute publicity | = Contribute publicity = | ||
{{Tip| | {{Tip|As Alpine Linux gets more popular, there will be more people wanting to contribute.}} | ||
*'''Link to''' Alpine Linux web site | * '''[[Project:Listings|Link to]]''' the Alpine Linux web site | ||
*Convince people to | * Write '''reviews''' | ||
* Convince people to choose Open Source products when possible | |||
*Write about new ways of using an Open Source | * Write about new ways of using an Open Source application | ||
= Contribute appreciation | = Contribute appreciation = | ||
*'''Express | * Be '''polite''' when reporting bugs or asking for new features; after all, the developers have no obligation to do it | ||
*Send the programmers post cards | * '''Express''' your appreciation to developers (through [http://wiki.alpinelinux.org/wiki/Mailing_lists e-mail], [http://bugs.alpinelinux.org/ bug reports], and [http://wiki.alpinelinux.org/wiki/IRC IRC]) | ||
*Give | * Send the programmers post cards | ||
* Give the project or [[Alpine_Linux:Developers|a developer a donation/gift]] (some have wish lists for this) |
Revision as of 07:49, 11 December 2013
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
- Submit bug reports. New issues can also be created by emailing alpine (at) bugs (dot) alpinelinux (dot) org.
- Suggest new features/ideas and packages
- Submit new packages that you've created, or patches to existing packages. For more information about developing on Alpine Linux, read our Developer Documentation.
- Submit artwork (icons, backgrounds, logos)
- Correct spelling and grammar mistakes in the documentation
- Help maintain the wiki
Contribute documentation
- Help write good documentation
- Translate the documentation (and program texts) into another language
- Proofread existing documentation, follow the examples, and make corrections
- Create diagrams, screenshots, and graphics for the documentation
- Develop style, formatting, spelling, and grammar conventions for documenters
- Expand the Glossary of technical terms (so non-geeks can understand)
- Convert documentation into more formats
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 your own blog
Contribute publicity
Tip: As Alpine Linux gets more popular, there will be more people wanting to contribute.
- Link to the Alpine Linux web site
- Write reviews
- Convince people to choose Open Source products when possible
- Write about new ways of using an Open Source application
Contribute appreciation
- Be polite when reporting bugs or asking for new features; after all, the developers have no obligation to do it
- Express your appreciation to developers (through e-mail, bug reports, and IRC)
- Send the programmers post cards
- Give the project or a developer a donation/gift (some have wish lists for this)