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===Overview and The Need===
===Overview and The Need===
It would be nice to give the user a notification about branches which no longer will be supported. End-of-life notifications definitely seems like the way to go.
The intention behind the Fedora Atomic - Support for end-of-life notification is to make the user aware about end of support for a particular branch. This way, downgrading to a previous release will be a calculated risk for the user.  


===Any relevant experience you have===
===Any relevant experience you have===
I have no relevant experience.
I'm currently learning about RPM packaging for Fedora.


===How do you intend to implement your proposal===
===How do you intend to implement your proposal?===
Determination and smart work.
 
 
===A rough time-line for your progress===


===A rough timeline for your progress===
Will be decided by collaborating with the mentors.


===Final deliverable===
===Final deliverable===
Final delivery will definitely be on time (or in time wherever possible).
 
   
   
===Any other details you feel we should consider===
===Any other details you feel we should consider===

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Contact Information

Questions to answer

Why do you want to work with the Fedora Project?

Fedora 21 was my entry point to the world of Fedora. The fast paced growth and the Free Culture motivates me.

Do you have any past involvement with the Fedora Project or another open-source project as a contributor?

I don't have any past involvement with the Fedora Project. But I am a Mozilla contributor.

Have you participated in GSoC in the past? If so, what year(s) and which organization(s)?

No. The year of 2016 will be my first year of GSoC participation.

Do you plan to continue contributing to the Fedora Project after GSoC? If yes, what sub-project(s) are you interested with?

Yes,I would like to continue contributing to Fedora Project after GSoC.

Why should we choose you over other applicants?

I'm a team player and an avid learner.

Have you contributed to any other open source organizations or projects? If so, do you have artifacts you can show so we can see your skill set(s)?

No, I haven't contributed to any open source project. Although, you may have a look at : https://github.com/Dhanesh95/think_open

Do you have any other open source experience (even if not coding-related)?

Yes, I'm a Mozilla contributor. Contribution areas are:

  • SUMO
  • Army of Awesome
  • Firefox Student Ambassador

Find my story here: https://openctrl.wordpress.com/category/mozilla

Proposal Description

Overview and The Need

The intention behind the Fedora Atomic - Support for end-of-life notification is to make the user aware about end of support for a particular branch. This way, downgrading to a previous release will be a calculated risk for the user.

Any relevant experience you have

I'm currently learning about RPM packaging for Fedora.

How do you intend to implement your proposal?

A rough time-line for your progress

Final deliverable

Any other details you feel we should consider

Things mentioned above say it all.

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