On Thu, 2 Dec 1999 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> > Ok, but why are all the women not contributing? Contributing is quite
> > easy, and mostly you don't even have to report to anyone.
>
> There's the big question: How?
> I know it has to be easy, straightforward, etc etc etc - but .. I haven't
> the foggiest where to start, or HOW to start, short of coming up with
> some idea of my own and fumblingly inventing a way to make it something.
>
> Places I've looked for some bright ideas - or for a guide to where else to
> look - have been generally offputting or unhelpful. So.. I'm put off the
> idea.
Many projects (I can name debian and gnome) have a "contribute" section,
and a todo list. The better way to begin is probably contact some other
developer and ask, or ask a LUG. I don't know if there is a centralized
site where to look - I think I saw one once, but I don't remember the url.
There is also something on www.gnu.org, but I think it's a "wanted" list
for software, not for developers.
An easy way to begin could be, for example, fixing bugs for debian, ir
maintaining a package (info on www.debian.org/devel). You'll have to find
a debian developer to introduce you, but that should not be difficult
(browsing the debian developers list - on the site - I found at least one
familiar name :-)
Eugenia
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