Author: buildbot
Date: Wed May 13 17:55:28 2015
New Revision: 951179
Log:
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2015
@@ -154,12 +154,12 @@
</ul>
<hr>
<p>This set of Frequently Asked Questions are intended to help newcomers to
-The Apache Software Foundation understand how we work.</p>
+The Apache Software Foundation (ASF) understand how we work.</p>
<p><em>Index of Questions</em></p>
<ul>
<li><a href="#NewbieFAQ-AboutTheApacheSoftwareFoundation">About The Apache
Software Foundation</a><ul>
-<li><a
href="#NewbieFAQ-WhatprojectscanIfindinTheApacheSoftwareFoundation?">What
projects can I find in The Apache Software Foundation?</a></li>
-<li><a
href="#NewbieFAQ-HowareprojectsmanagedinTheApacheSoftwareFoundation">How are
projects managed in The Apache Software Foundation</a></li>
+<li><a
href="#NewbieFAQ-WhatprojectscanIfindinTheApacheSoftwareFoundation?">How do I
find projects at the ASF?</a></li>
+<li><a
href="#NewbieFAQ-HowareprojectsmanagedinTheApacheSoftwareFoundation">How are
projects managed at the ASF?</a></li>
<li><a href="#NewbieFAQ-HowdoIlearnaboutthewayApacheProjectsWork?">How do I
learn about the way Apache Projects Work?</a></li>
<li><a href="#NewbieFAQ-HowdoIaskaquestionabouttheASFingeneral?">How do I ask
a question about the ASF in general?</a></li>
<li><a href="#NewbieFAQ-HowdoIgetusersupportforanASFproject?">How do I get
user support for an ASF project?</a></li>
@@ -169,7 +169,6 @@ The Apache Software Foundation understan
<li><a href="#NewbieFAQ-HowdoIchooseanApacheprojecttoworkon?">How do I choose
an Apache project to work on?</a></li>
<li><a href="#NewbieFAQ-HowdoIgetinvolvedwithanApacheproject?">How do I get
involved with an Apache project?</a></li>
<li><a href="#NewbieFAQ-IsthereaCodeofConductforApacheprojects?">Is there a
Code of Conduct for Apache projects?</a></li>
-<li><a href="#comdevcms">How can I suggest an update to this
community.apache.org website?</a></li>
</ul>
</li>
<li><a href="#NewbieFAQ-AbouttheApacheMentoringProgramme">About the Apache
Mentoring Programme</a><ul>
@@ -177,6 +176,7 @@ The Apache Software Foundation understan
<li><a href="#NewbieFAQ-HowdoIApplytotheMentorProgramme?">How do I Apply to
the Mentor Programme?</a></li>
</ul>
</li>
+<li><a href="#NewbieFAQ-AboutSpeakers">Finding Apache Speakers</a></li>
</ul>
<p>We are always looking for suggestions of better ways to help newcomers to
the ASF find
the information they're looking for. Please ask any new questions or give us
suggestions on
@@ -186,10 +186,10 @@ the information they're looking for. Pl
<h1 id="about-the-apache-software-foundation">About The Apache Software
Foundation</h1>
<p><a
name="NewbieFAQ-WhatprojectscanIfindinTheApacheSoftwareFoundation?"></a></p>
<h2 id="what-projects-can-i-find-in-the-apache-software-foundation">What
projects can I find in The Apache Software Foundation?</h2>
-<p>There are over 140 separate projects hosted at The Apache Software
Foundation. We have
+<p>There are over 200 separate projects and communities hosted at The Apache
Software Foundation. We have
four classes, or types, of project (in terms of their community; not in terms
of technology):</p>
<ul>
-<li><a href="http://www.apache.org";>Top Level Projects</a>: (TLP) these are
projects with healthy communities and active development; we have an <a
href="http://projects.apache.org/";>alternate listing by technologies</a> as
well</li>
+<li><a href="http://www.apache.org";>Top Level Projects</a>: (TLP) these are
projects with healthy communities and active development; and a supported <a
href="http://projects.apache.org/";>listing by technologies</a> and <a
href="https://projects-new.apache.org/";>experimental listing of projects</a> as
well</li>
<li><a href="http://incubator.apache.org";>Incubating Projects</a>: these are
projects that have still to build a sustainable community, but
have active development and are moving towards graduating to become </li>
<li><a href="http://labs.apache.org";>Labs</a>: these are experiments being
carried out by existing committers</li>
@@ -215,9 +215,9 @@ and program code. However, these privile
process, they do not (in most cases) give additional powers over the
project.</p>
<p>In summary, Apache Projects work because people like you participate
-constructively within them. </p>
-<p>To learn more about "The Apache Way" see the foundations <a
href="http://apache.org/foundation/how-it-works.html";>How It Works</a>
- pages.</p>
+constructively within them!</p>
+<p>To learn more about "The Apache Way" in general see the <a
href="http://apache.org/foundation/how-it-works.html";>How It Works</a>
+ pages. We also have <a
href="https://www.apache.org/foundation/governance/";>detailed overviews of how
the ASF and projects are governed</a>.</p>
<p><a name="NewbieFAQ-HowdoIlearnaboutthewayApacheProjectsWork?"></a></p>
<h2 id="how-do-i-learn-about-the-way-apache-projects-work">How do I learn
about the way Apache Projects Work?</h2>
<p>You should consider applying to the <a
href="mentoringprogramme.html">Apache Mentor Programme</a>
@@ -239,16 +239,20 @@ careful not to waste people's time, so d
people can see that you have tried to solve your problem they are more
likely to help. So, before asking a question do the following:</p>
<ul>
-<li>search the project documentation</li>
-<li>search the project user lists</li>
-<li>search the issue tracker for any related known issues</li>
+<li>search that project's documentation</li>
+<li>search that <a href="https://mail-archives.apache.org/mod_mbox/";>project's
user@ mailing list archives</a></li>
+<li>search that issue tracker for any related known issues</li>
<li>search the web in general</li>
</ul>
-<p>If you don't find a solution send a concise, but detailed, request for
-support to the appropriate user mailing list (you will usually need to
+<p>If you don't find a solution, then send a concise, but detailed, request for
+support to the appropriate user@ mailing list (you will usually need to
subscribe first). Indicate that you have read the appropriate documentation
and explain what you have tried, what you expect to happen and what
-actually happens.</p>
+actually happens. All Apache projects should have a "Mailing List",
+"How to Contribute" or<br />
+similar link on their homepage that tells you how to subscribe
+to that project's specific lists. Mailing lists at Apache are also
+<a href="https://mail-archives.apache.org/mod_mbox/";>publicly archived</a> at
the ASF and <a href="http://apache.markmail.org/";>archived elsewhere</a>.</p>
<p>Be patient waiting for a response: give it at least three working days
before you send a second message. People are busy, they will deal with your
request when they can. If you need urgent help it is best not to rely on
@@ -262,10 +266,8 @@ who follow in your footsteps get an answ
start to build merit in the community that will result in further help in
the future.</p>
<p>A second way of contributing is to provide user support to others as your
-expertise grows. Again, earning merit in this way will help ensure you get
+expertise grows. Again, earning merit in this way will help you to get
the support you need in the future.</p>
-<p>If you are visible within the community, the community will likely reach out
-for you whenever you need too.</p>
<p><a name="NewbieFAQ-GettingInvolvedwithApacheprojects"></a></p>
<h1 id="getting-involved-with-apache-projects">Getting Involved with Apache
projects</h1>
<p><a name="NewbieFAQ-HowdoIchooseanApacheprojecttoworkon?"></a></p>
@@ -302,11 +304,11 @@ started guide</a>. You will also find ou
<h2 id="is-there-a-code-of-conduct-for-apache-projects">Is there a Code of
Conduct for Apache projects?</h2>
<p>Yes there is a code of conduct which may be found at
<a
href="http://www.apache.org/foundation/policies/conduct.html";>http://www.apache.org/foundation/policies/conduct.html</a></p>
-<p>PMCs are allowed to define their own code of conduct for their individual
communities
-but it is expected they also abide by the Foundation wide policy</p>
+<p>PMCs are allowed to define their own additional code of conduct for their
individual communities
+but all PMCs are expected to abide by the Foundation wide policy.</p>
<p>The <a href="http://incubator.apache.org/guides/committer.html";>Incubator
document</a> also
has some really useful for both the newbie and the
-old hands (we all fall into bad habits occasionally). The section on ASF
+old hands. The section on ASF
Mottos is especially useful as a reminder of the way things are in most ASF
projects. This section includes such gems as:</p>
<ul>
@@ -315,13 +317,6 @@ projects. This section includes such gem
<li>If it didn't happen on a mailing list, it didn't happen. </li>
<li>Don't feed the trolls. </li>
</ul>
-<p><a name="comdevcms"></a></p>
-<h1 id="how-can-i-suggest-an-update-to-this-communityapacheorg-website">How
can I suggest an update to this community.apache.org website?</h1>
-<p>This website is managed by the ASF CMS, which allows both Apache committers
-as well as anyone to submit patches to update this website itself. The ASF
CMS
-both controls the source underlying the website, as well as managing patches
-and changes to the site.</p>
-<p>The best way to start is with the <a
href="https://www.apache.org/dev/cmsref.html";>CMS user guide</a>.</p>
<p><a name="NewbieFAQ-AbouttheApacheMentoringProgramme"></a></p>
<h2 id="about-the-apache-mentoring-programme">About the Apache Mentoring
Programme</h2>
<p><a name="NewbieFAQ-WhatistheApacheMentoringProgramme"></a></p>
@@ -343,6 +338,12 @@ need to complete an <a href="mentorprogr
gives us enough background information to enable us to approach your
chosen project community and for you to work with prospective mentors in
defining your mentored activity.</p>
+<p><a name="NewbieFAQ-AboutSpeakers"></a></p>
+<h2 id="how-can-i-find-speakers-willing-to-help-us-understand-apache">How can
I find speakers willing to help us understand Apache?</h2>
+<p>The best way to start getting involved is joining the
+<a
href="##NewbieFAQ-HowdoIaskaquestionabouttheASFingeneral?">d...@community.apache.org</a>
+mailing list. We also have a <a
href="https://community.apache.org/speakers/";>listing of volunteer speakers</a>
+who might be willing to share slides or talks about the ASF.</p>
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