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* Submit '''[http://bugs.alpinelinux.org/ bug reports]''', '''[[Development using git|patches]]''', and '''[[Creating_an_Alpine_package|packages]]''' | * Submit '''[http://bugs.alpinelinux.org/ bug reports]''', '''[[Development using git|patches]]''', and '''[[Creating_an_Alpine_package|packages]]''' | ||
* Suggest '''[ | * Suggest new '''[[Alpine_Linux:Ideas features/ideas]''' and '''[[FAQ#Can_you_build_an_apk_package_for_....3F|packages]]''' | ||
* Submit '''artwork''' (icons, backgrounds, logos) | * Submit '''[[Special:NewFiles|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 '''[[Project:Wiki_maintenance|maintain]]''' the wiki | ||
= 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, '''screenshots''', and graphics for the documentation | * Create diagrams, '''screenshots''', and graphics for the documentation | ||
* Develop spelling and grammar conventions for documenters | * 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 the wiki, [[mailing lists]], and [[IRC]] channels | ||
* Contribute to (or start) an online support group | * Contribute to (or start) an online support group | ||
* Write ''' | * Write '''HOWTOs''' and post them in the [[Tutorials and Howtos]] or your own blog | ||
= Contribute publicity = | = Contribute publicity = | ||
{{Tip|As Alpine Linux gets more popular, there will be more people wanting to contribute.}} | {{Tip|As Alpine Linux gets more popular, there will be more people wanting to contribute.}} | ||
* '''Link to''' the Alpine Linux web site | * '''[[Project:Listings|Link to]]''' the Alpine Linux web site | ||
* Write '''reviews''' | |||
* Convince people to choose Open Source products when possible | * Convince people to choose Open Source products when possible | ||
* Write about new ways of using an Open Source application | * Write about new ways of using an Open Source application | ||
= Contribute appreciation = | = Contribute appreciation = | ||
* '''Express''' your appreciation to developers (through e-mail, bug reports, and IRC) | * 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 | * 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) | ||
Revision as of 19:58, 21 March 2012
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, patches, and packages
- Suggest new [[Alpine_Linux:Ideas features/ideas] and packages
- 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 a project or developer a gift (some have wish lists for this)