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== Join the Fedora Community == | |||
= Join the Fedora Community = | |||
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{{Admon/tip | To get started, sign up for a Fedora user account, using the [https://admin.fedoraproject.org/accounts/user/new Fedora Account System].}} | {{Admon/tip | To get started, sign up for a Fedora user account, using the [https://admin.fedoraproject.org/accounts/user/new Fedora Account System].}} | ||
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{{admon/important|This is a starting point.|There are many ways to participate in Fedora, this page is just | {{admon/important|This is a starting point.|There are many ways to participate in Fedora, this page is just your starting spot. }} | ||
Financial contributions are discussed on the [[Contribute]] page. | Financial contributions are discussed on the [[Contribute]] page. | ||
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'''Skills you possess or want to learn''': | '''Skills you possess or want to learn''': | ||
* Writing, editing, grammar (wordsmith), technical, explaining complex ideas well, teaching, | * Writing, editing, grammar (wordsmith), technical, explaining complex ideas well, teaching, DocBook, XML, Wiki markup, technical knowledge (specific and general) | ||
'''Examples of where and how you can contribute in this role''': | '''Examples of where and how you can contribute in this role''': | ||
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* write content for the [https://fedoraproject.org/wiki/FWN/ | * write content for the [https://fedoraproject.org/wiki/FWN/Magazine Fedora Magazine] The Fedora Magazine is a WordPress-based site, that delivers all the news of the Fedora Community. Stay informed by joining the Marketing mailing list {{fplist|marketing}}. | ||
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* [[Design|Design]], [[:DocsProject|Docs]], [[:Category:Fonts_SIG|Fonts]], [[Marketing]], [[Usability]], [[Websites]] | * [[Design|Design]], [[:DocsProject|Docs]], [[:Category:Fonts_SIG|Fonts]], [[Marketing]], [[Usability]], [[Websites]] | ||
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* [[Join_the_Design_Team| Join the design team]] | * [[Join_the_Design_Team| Join the design team]] | ||
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'''Examples of where and how you can contribute in this role''': | '''Examples of where and how you can contribute in this role''': | ||
*''Remember that you have complete freedom to do less, more or different tasks in the many projects and teams. Only your imagination sets the | *''Remember that you have complete freedom to do less, more or different tasks in the many projects and teams. Only your imagination sets the limits.'' | ||
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* help to provide servers, tools and utilities for the Fedora Project. | * help to provide servers, tools and utilities for the Fedora Project. | ||
* create new applications to make development of Fedora go smoother. | * create new applications to make development of Fedora go smoother. | ||
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[[ReleaseEngineering|Release Engineering]] | |||
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* manage the build system | |||
* maintain the package repositories | |||
* create the images for new Fedora Releases | |||
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* develop, package, and maintain applications like input methods for different languages. | * develop, package, and maintain applications like input methods for different languages. | ||
* improve applications and utilities to support and process different languages. | * improve applications and utilities to support and process different languages. | ||
* quality-assure that existing applications meet i18n standards. | * quality-assure that existing applications meet i18n standards. | ||
* support the infrastructure of the Fedora translation community. | * support the infrastructure of the Fedora translation community. | ||
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* become a package maintainer to create and maintain RPM packages for software in Fedora. | * become a package maintainer to create and maintain RPM packages for software in Fedora. | ||
* join the [[SIGs/Package_Review |Package Review SIG]] | |||
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*''Remember that you have complete freedom to do less, more or different tasks in the many projects and teams. Only your imagination sets the | *''Remember that you have complete freedom to do less, more or different tasks in the many projects and teams. Only your imagination sets the limits.'' | ||
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* represent Fedora Project to the wider public. | * represent Fedora Project to the wider public. | ||
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[[Distribution/FreeMedia|Free Media]] | [[Distribution/FreeMedia|Free Media]] | ||
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* help the Fedora Free Media Program to distribute Fedora | * help the Fedora Free Media Program to distribute Fedora media (DVDs & CD's) for free to individuals. | ||
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{{Anchor|Translator}} | {{Anchor|Translator}} | ||
== Translator -- (Click to Join [[L10N|L10n (Localization)]])== | == Translator -- (Click to Join [[L10N|L10n (Localization)]])== | ||
[[Image:Join_Translator.png]] | [[Image:Join_Translator.png]] | ||
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* become one of the dedicated volunteers and professionals who provide servers, tools and utilities for the Fedora Project. | * become one of the dedicated volunteers and professionals who provide servers, tools and utilities for the Fedora Project. | ||
* track down and shoot bugs on the Fedora websites. | * track down and shoot bugs on the Fedora websites. | ||
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* work on the programs that allow the project to produce Fedora every six months | |||
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Revision as of 18:57, 4 September 2013
Join the Fedora Community
If you want to take an active hand in making Fedora even better, there are many ways you can help. What role do you want to fill?
Click on a role below to learn more about how you can help the Fedora Project.
Financial contributions are discussed on the Contribute page.
Making changes to the Fedora wiki is discussed on the wiki editing page.
Content Writer
Description of this role: Communicate through words.
Skills you possess or want to learn:
- Writing, editing, grammar (wordsmith), technical, explaining complex ideas well, teaching, DocBook, XML, Wiki markup, technical knowledge (specific and general)
Examples of where and how you can contribute in this role:
- Remember that you have complete freedom to do less, more or different tasks in the many projects and teams. Only your imagination sets the limits.
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Designer
Description of this role: Communicate through images.
Skills you possess or want to learn:
- Ink scape, GIMP, OO.org, design, usability/interaction
Examples of where and how you can contribute in this role:
- Remember that you have complete freedom to do less, more or different tasks in the many projects and teams. Only your imagination sets the limits.
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OS Developer
Description of this role: Communicate through code.
Skills you possess or want to learn:
- Programming, RPM/Packaging, Bugfiling
Examples of where and how you can contribute in this role:
- Remember that you have complete freedom to do less, more or different tasks in the many projects and teams. Only your imagination sets the limits.
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Teams/projects supporting or supported by this role:
- Bug triage, Docs, Fonts, Internationalization (I18n), Infrastructure, Packaging, Testing, Usability, Websites.
People Person
Description of this role: Communicate through one-on-one contact.
Skills you possess or want to learn:
- People skills, event organization, customer service/support, enthusiasm
Examples of where and how you can contribute in this role:
- Remember that you have complete freedom to do less, more or different tasks in the many projects and teams. Only your imagination sets the limits.
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Translator -- (Click to Join L10n (Localization))
Description of this role: Communicate through translation.
Skills you possess or want to learn:
- English, Non-English native language, technical knowledge, diff, PO, translation, babel tool (kbabel, etc.)
Examples of where and how you can contribute in this role:
- Remember that you have complete freedom to do less, more or different tasks in the many projects and teams. Only your imagination sets the limits.
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Web Developer or Administrator
Description of this role: Communicate through the World Wide Web.
Skills you possess or want to learn:
- Python, XML/XHTML, CSS, XSL/XSLT, TurboGears, Web app development, Linux system administration
Examples of where and how you can contribute in this role:
- Remember that you have complete freedom to do less, more or different tasks in the many projects and teams. Only your imagination sets the limits.
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