lucasaoliveira7
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Hello, everybody.
How can someone contribute with Linux?
How can someone contribute with Linux?
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captain-sensible
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well @lucasaoliveira7 you could totally re-write the kernel ( i'm joking )
your question i suspect could be an expanding list , so let me start it off using my case scenario :
i use soley slackware as my main laptop distro but have a few live os on usb sticks.
these are my possibilities:
support the maintainer financially via patreon - don't trust it so i don't but did send Patrick Volkerding a cheque last year.
New users to a distro are its life blood (in my opinion) and one thing new users do it have a look around and at documentation before they take the plunge. So i have some contribution on the official documentation.
One of the repo for slackware is slackbuilds.org its really kept going by volunteers so i took on and maintain one slackbuild.
For Linux generally you could see if in your community maybe via a LUG if there is any appetite for computer users who would like to give Linux a go but don't know where to start.
You can of course be a regular user on this site
your question i suspect could be an expanding list , so let me start it off using my case scenario :
i use soley slackware as my main laptop distro but have a few live os on usb sticks.
these are my possibilities:
support the maintainer financially via patreon - don't trust it so i don't but did send Patrick Volkerding a cheque last year.
New users to a distro are its life blood (in my opinion) and one thing new users do it have a look around and at documentation before they take the plunge. So i have some contribution on the official documentation.
One of the repo for slackware is slackbuilds.org its really kept going by volunteers so i took on and maintain one slackbuild.
For Linux generally you could see if in your community maybe via a LUG if there is any appetite for computer users who would like to give Linux a go but don't know where to start.
You can of course be a regular user on this site
That is a rather broad question. It really depends on a persons skill set.
Answering questions in forums is a good way to contribute.
Advocating for Linux and FLOSS is good.
Writing documentation and translating is an excellent way!
Reporting bugs/filing bug reports.
Writing code for various projects or even the kernel.
Here are some links which may be helpful;
How to Contribute to the Linux Community - Linux Foundation - Training
In this Linux training webinar, Jon Corbet helps developers and their managers learn more about participating in the Linux community and how to avoid frustrating experiences.
training.linuxfoundation.org
The Ubuntu Community | Ubuntu
Ubuntu is an open source software operating system that runs from the desktop, to the cloud, to all your internet connected things.
ubuntu.com
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This topic has been replaced by the following resource: https://ubuntu.com/community/contribute Contribute The success of the Ubuntu Project depends on a wide community of talented, passionate developers. Anyone with the right technical skills can contribute. If you’re new to the process, you...
discourse.ubuntu.com
Get Involved - Linux Mint
Linux Mint is an elegant, easy to use, up to date and comfortable desktop operating system.
www.linuxmint.com
8 Ways To Contribute To The Desktop Linux Community, Without Knowing A Single Line Of Code
Not a Linux power user? Zero coding skills? There are still multiple ways to make a meaningful difference in the desktop Linux community.
www.forbes.com
