Alpine Linux:Contribute

2018-01-13T22:21:20Z

Mepholic: Removed "Contribute to Grsecurity" link, as it's no longer relevant.

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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 '''[http://bugs.alpinelinux.org/ bug reports]'''. New issues can also be created by emailing alpine (at) bugs (dot) alpinelinux (dot) org.
* Suggest new '''[[Project:Ideas|features/ideas]]''' and '''[[FAQ#Can_you_build_an_apk_package_for_....3F|packages]]'''
* 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)
* Correct '''spelling and grammar''' mistakes in the documentation
* Help '''[[Project:Wiki_maintenance|maintain]]''' the wiki

= Contribute documentation =
* Help write good '''[[Tutorials_and_Howtos|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]], [[IRC]] channels and [http://stackoverflow.com/questions/tagged/alpine StackOverflow]
* Contribute to (or start) an online support group
* Post a tutorial or other to https://asciinema.org
* Write '''HOWTOs''' and post them in the [[Tutorials and Howtos]] or your own blog

= Contribute projects =
* [[Wishlist]]

= Contribute publicity =
{{Tip|As Alpine Linux gets more popular, there will be more people wanting to contribute.}}
* '''[[Project:Listings|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 [http://wiki.alpinelinux.org/wiki/Mailing_lists e-mail], [http://bugs.alpinelinux.org/ bug reports], and [http://wiki.alpinelinux.org/wiki/IRC IRC])
* Send the programmers post cards
* Give the project or [[Alpine_Linux:Developers|a developer a donation/gift]] (some have wish lists for this)
* Contribute to [https://www.patreon.com/musl musl libc development].

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Alpine Linux:Contribute