Beth Aviv wrote: > I know there are problems, bugs, etc... and I would like to help out anyway > I can. I try to be active on the forums when I'm able to help. It feels nice > to know that you can help people fix their problems, too. > > I am learning a bit about the CLI and programming... I've even picked up a > Python book to read when I'm bored at work. Let me know where I can start =)
There are a couple wiki pages with lots of suggestions on contributing (1,2). Given your statement that you're interested in helping with problems and bugs, I'd suggest that the bug squad would be a good place to start (3). If you adopt a couple python packages, you'll likely become familiar with the sorts of issues that occur, and find it easy to use your upcoming python skills to prepare a few patches. I'd also strongly recommend joining our IRC channels (4), as they provide a good way to keep in touch for collaboration and coordination, and are also a good place to ask questions if you are unsure. #ubuntu-bugs is the bug management coordination channel, to discuss specific problems, appropriate bug handling, test cases, etc. #ubuntu-motu is the universe development channel, to discuss packaging arrangements, specific patches, and generally see what the universe developers are doing. If you've time for extra tasks, and have caught up on your reading, the participants in #ubuntu-motu are usually happy to suggest other things that you might try. 1: https://wiki.ubuntu.com/ContributeToUbuntu 2: https://wiki.ubuntu.com/MOTU/Contributing 3: https://wiki.ubuntu.com/BugSquad/GettingInvolved 4: https://help.ubuntu.com/community/InternetRelayChat -- Emmet HIKORY -- Ubuntu-motu mailing list Ubuntu-motu@lists.ubuntu.com Modify settings or unsubscribe at: https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-motu