https://wiki.alpinelinux.org/w/api.php?action=feedcontributions&user=Mepholic&feedformat=atomAlpine Linux - User contributions [en]2024-03-28T23:18:36ZUser contributionsMediaWiki 1.40.0https://wiki.alpinelinux.org/w/index.php?title=Alpine_Linux:Contribute&diff=14268Alpine Linux:Contribute2018-01-13T22:21:20Z<p>Mepholic: Removed "Contribute to Grsecurity" link, as it's no longer relevant.</p>
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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.<br />
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The list below explains some of the ways that you can contribute.<br />
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= Contribute quality =<br />
* Submit '''[http://bugs.alpinelinux.org/ bug reports]'''. New issues can also be created by emailing alpine (at) bugs (dot) alpinelinux (dot) org.<br />
* Suggest new '''[[Project:Ideas|features/ideas]]''' and '''[[FAQ#Can_you_build_an_apk_package_for_....3F|packages]]'''<br />
* 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]].<br />
* Submit '''[[Special:NewFiles|artwork]]''' (icons, backgrounds, logos)<br />
* Correct '''spelling and grammar''' mistakes in the documentation<br />
* Help '''[[Project:Wiki_maintenance|maintain]]''' the wiki<br />
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= Contribute documentation =<br />
* Help write good '''[[Tutorials_and_Howtos|documentation]]'''<br />
* '''Translate''' the documentation (and program texts) into another language<br />
* '''Proofread''' existing documentation, follow the examples, and make corrections<br />
* Create diagrams, '''screenshots''', and graphics for the documentation<br />
* Develop style, formatting, spelling, and grammar conventions for documenters<br />
* Expand the '''[[Glossary]]''' of technical terms (so non-geeks can understand)<br />
* Convert documentation into more formats<br />
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= Contribute support =<br />
* '''Answer questions''' on the wiki, [[mailing lists]], [[IRC]] channels and [http://stackoverflow.com/questions/tagged/alpine StackOverflow]<br />
* Contribute to (or start) an online support group<br />
* Post a tutorial or other to https://asciinema.org<br />
* Write '''HOWTOs''' and post them in the [[Tutorials and Howtos]] or your own blog<br />
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= Contribute projects = <br />
* [[Wishlist]]<br />
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= Contribute publicity =<br />
{{Tip|As Alpine Linux gets more popular, there will be more people wanting to contribute.}}<br />
* '''[[Project:Listings|Link to]]''' the Alpine Linux web site<br />
* Write '''reviews'''<br />
* Convince people to choose Open Source products when possible<br />
* Write about new ways of using an Open Source application<br />
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= Contribute appreciation =<br />
* Be '''polite''' when reporting bugs or asking for new features; after all, the developers have no obligation to do it<br />
* '''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])<br />
* Send the programmers post cards<br />
* Give the project or [[Alpine_Linux:Developers|a developer a donation/gift]] (some have wish lists for this)<br />
* Contribute to [https://www.patreon.com/musl musl libc development].</div>Mepholic