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== Join the Fedora Community and Contribute==
== Join the Fedora Community and Contribute==
<br/>
 
{{Admon/tip | To get started, sign up for a Fedora user account, using the [https://admin.fedoraproject.org/accounts/user/new Fedora Account System]. [http://whatcanidoforfedora.org/ WhatCanIDoForFedora] also gives the same information as this wiki page, but interactively. }}
{{Admon/tip | To get started, sign up for a Fedora user account, using the [https://admin.fedoraproject.org/accounts/user/new Fedora Account System]. [http://whatcanidoforfedora.org/ WhatCanIDoForFedora] also gives the same information as this wiki page, but interactively. }}


If you want to take an active hand in making Fedora even better, there are many ways you can contribute. Below are few of the roles that you can join.
If you want to take an active hand in making Fedora even better, there are many ways you can contribute. Below are few of the roles that you can join.


''' Click on a role in which you are interested to contribute ''' 
Choose on a role in which you are interested to contribute.


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[[#Content Writer]]
* Writing.
* Editing.
* Explaining complex ideas.
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[[File:Join_Designer.png||center|]]
[[#Designer]]
* Design.
* Usability.
* Interaction.
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[[#People Person]]
* Event organization.
* Customer service/support.
* and more...
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[[File:Join_ContentDeveloper.png||link=#Content_Writer]]
[[File:Join_OSDeveloper.png||center|]]
 
[[#OS Developer]]
[[#Content_Writer | Content Writer
* Programming.
<p class="align-left">* Writing.</p>
* RPM/Packaging.
<p class="align-left">* Editing.</p>
* Bugfiling.
<p class="align-left">* Explaining complex ideas.</p>
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[[File:Join_Translator.png||center|]]
 
[[#Translator]]
|valign="TOP" width=33% style="border:5px solid white;"|  
* English.
[[File:Join_Designer.png||link=#Designer]]
* Non-English native language.
 
* Translation tools.
[[#Designer | Designer
!
<p class="align-left">* Design. </p>
[[File:Join_WebDeveloper.png||center|]]
<p class="align-left">* Usability. </p>
[[#Web Developer or Administrator]]
<p class="align-left">* Interaction.</p>
* Python.
]]
* Web app development.
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* Linux system administration.
[[File:Join_PeoplePerson.png||link=#People_Person]]
 
[[#People_Person | People Person
<p class="align-left">* Event organization. </p>
<p class="align-left">* Customer service/support. </p>
<p class="align-left">* and more... </p>
]]
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[[File:Join_OSDeveloper.png||link=#OS_Developer]]
[[#OS_Developer | OS Developer
<p class="align-left">* Programming.  </p>
<p class="align-left">* RPM/Packaging. </p>
<p class="align-left">* Bugfiling. </p>
]]
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[[File:Join_Translator.png||link=#Translator]]
[[#Translator | Translator
<p class="align-left">* English. </p>
<p class="align-left">* Non-English native language. </p>
<p class="align-left">* Translation tools. </p>
]]
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[[File:Join_WebDeveloper.png||link=#Web_Developer_or_Administrator]]
[[#Web_Developer_or_Administrator | Web Developer or Administrator
<p class="align-left">* Python.  </p>
<p class="align-left">* Web app development. </p>
<p class="align-left">* Linux system administration. </p>
]]
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{{admon/important|This is a starting point.|There are many ways to participate in Fedora, this page is just your starting spot to join the various roles.}}
{{admon/important|This is a starting point.|There are many ways to participate in Fedora, this page is just your starting spot to join the various roles. }}


Financial contributions are discussed on the [[Contribute]] page.
Financial contributions are discussed on the [[Contribute]] page.


Making changes to the Fedora wiki is discussed on the [[WikiEditing | wiki editing]] page.
Making changes to the Fedora wiki is discussed on the [[Help:Editing]] wiki page.
 


== Content Writer ==
{{Anchor|ContentWriter}}
{{Anchor|ContentWriter}}
== Content Writer ==
[[Image:Join_ContentDeveloper.png]]
[[Image:Join_ContentDeveloper.png]]


'''Description of this role:''' Communicate through words.
; Description of this role: Communicate through words.
 
; Skills you possess or want to learn:
'''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)
* 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''':
* ''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.''
*''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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|- style=" color: #fff; background-color: #3074c2;"
| '''Team/Project''' || '''Example tasks'''<BR>''
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! Team/Project
[[Artwork|Artwork]]
! Example tasks
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| [[Artwork]]
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* Write tutorials and articles for the use of the FOSS creative tools available in Fedora.
* Write tutorials and articles for the use of the FOSS creative tools available in Fedora.
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|-
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| [[CommOps]]
[[CommOps]]
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* Wear the newsgirl/newsboy cap by helping write content for the [[Community Blog]], the best place to get news about what's happening across the Fedora Project.
* Wear the newsgirl/newsboy cap by helping write content for the [[Community Blog]], the best place to get news about what's happening across the Fedora Project.
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* Help tell the story of Fedora by working with all the different sub-projects, learning what they're working on or where they need help, and helping share the call for help with other able and willing members of Fedora.
* Help tell the story of Fedora by working with all the different sub-projects, learning what they're working on or where they need help, and helping share the call for help with other able and willing members of Fedora.
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|-
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| [[DocsProject|Docs]]
[[DocsProject|Docs]]
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* Write documents, guides, how-tos, FAQs, marketing material, process/methodology docs, release notes.
* Write documents, guides, how-tos, FAQs, marketing material, process/methodology docs, release notes.
* Write content in this Wiki.
* Write content in this Wiki.
|-
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| Fedora&nbsp;[[Magazine]]
[[Magazine|Fedora Magazine]]
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* Write content for the [[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}}.
* Write content for the [[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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| [[:Category:Fonts SIG|Fonts SIG]]
[[:Category:Fonts_SIG|Fonts SIG]]
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* Document font creation tasks,  
* Document font creation tasks,  
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* Recruit possible free/libre font authors,
* Recruit possible free/libre font authors,
* Recruit new SIG members,
* Recruit new SIG members,
* [[:Category:Fonts_and_text_QA|Get]] font or text problems fixed,
* [[:Category:Fonts and text QA|Get]] font or text problems fixed,
* Improve the SIG visibility by getting it linked and quoted everywhere,
* Improve the SIG visibility by getting it linked and quoted everywhere,
* Identify font or text [[Fonts_and_text_quality_assurance| problems]] in applications and libraries,
* Identify font or text [[Fonts and text quality assurance| problems]] in applications and libraries,
* Improve font package descriptions and summaries to help users choose the right fonts for their needs.
* Improve font package descriptions and summaries to help users choose the right fonts for their needs.
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|-
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| [[SIGs/Games|Games SIG]]
[[SIGs/Games|Games SIG]]
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* Document the available games, including wiki documentation and listing in comps.xml.
* Document the available games, including wiki documentation and listing in comps.xml.
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|-
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| [[Usability|Usability SIG]]
[[Usability|Usability SIG]]
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* Write documentation about usability.
* Write documentation about usability.
|}
|}
 
; Teams/projects supporting or supported by this role:
'''Teams/projects supporting or supported by this role''':
* [[CommOps]], [[Docs Project|Docs]], [[Marketing]] (including [[Magazine]]), [[L10N | Localization (L10n)]]
* [[CommOps]], [[Docs Project|Docs]], [[Marketing]] (including [[Magazine]]), [[L10N | Localization (L10n)]]
 
; More information:
'''More information'''
* [[CommOps/Join|Join the CommOps Team]]
* [[CommOps/Join|Join the CommOps Team]]
* [https://fedoramagazine.org/writing-an-article-for-the-fedora-magazine/ Join the Fedora Magazine Team]
* [https://fedoramagazine.org/writing-an-article-for-the-fedora-magazine/ Join the Fedora Magazine Team]
* [[Joining_the_Fedora_marketing_project|Join the Marketing Team]]
* [[Joining the Fedora marketing project|Join the Marketing Team]]


== Designer ==
== Designer ==
[[Image:Join_Designer.png]]
[[Image:Join_Designer.png]]


'''Description of this role:''' Communicate through images.
; Description of this role: Communicate through images.
 
; Skills you possess or want to learn:
'''Skills you possess or want to learn''':
* Inkscape, GIMP, LibreOffice, design, usability/interaction
* Inkscape, GIMP, LibreOffice, design, usability/interaction
 
; 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 limits.''
*''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.''
{|
{|
|- style=" color: #fff; background-color: #3074c2;"
| '''Team/Project''' || '''Example tasks'''<BR>''
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! Team/Project
[[CommOps]]
! Example tasks
|-
| [[CommOps]]
|
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* Help work with different sub-projects in Fedora to identify [https://badges.fedoraproject.org/ Badges] that are needed and help coordinate their creation.
* Help work with different sub-projects in Fedora to identify [https://badges.fedoraproject.org/ Badges] that are needed and help coordinate their creation.
* Collaboration with the Design Team on creating awesome [https://badges.fedoraproject.org/ Badges]!
* Collaboration with the Design Team on creating awesome [https://badges.fedoraproject.org/ Badges]!
|-
|-
| [[Design]]
|
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[[Design|Design]]
* Serve as a part of a design firm for the Fedora community, creating artwork and designs to for the Fedora community on request.
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* Serve as a part of a design firm for the Fedora community, creating artwork and designs to for the Fedora community on request.<BR>
* Design projects including: [[Logo|Fedora Logo]], [[Artwork/MarketingCollateral|  MarketingCollateral]], [[Artwork/PromoBanners|  PromoBanners]], [[Artwork/Widgets|  Widgets]], [[Artwork/ThemingOverview|  Theming Overview]], [https://fedorahosted.org/bluecurve Bluecurve Icon Theme], [[Artwork/EchoIconTheme|  Echo Icon Theme]], [[Artwork/MediaArt|  MediaArt]], [[SummerOfCode/Posters|  SoC Posters]], [[Artwork/T-Shirt|  T-Shirt Design]], [[Artwork/Gallery| Media Gallery]]
* Design projects including: [[Logo|Fedora Logo]], [[Artwork/MarketingCollateral|  MarketingCollateral]], [[Artwork/PromoBanners|  PromoBanners]], [[Artwork/Widgets|  Widgets]], [[Artwork/ThemingOverview|  Theming Overview]], [https://fedorahosted.org/bluecurve Bluecurve Icon Theme], [[Artwork/EchoIconTheme|  Echo Icon Theme]], [[Artwork/MediaArt|  MediaArt]], [[SummerOfCode/Posters|  SoC Posters]], [[Artwork/T-Shirt|  T-Shirt Design]], [[Artwork/Gallery| Media Gallery]]
|-
|-
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| [[:Category:Fonts SIG|Fonts SIG]]
[[:Category:Fonts_SIG|Fonts SIG]]
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* [[:Category:Font wishlist|Find]] the best fonts to include, to please [[:Category:Decorative fonts| artists]],
* [[:Category:Font wishlist|Find]] the best fonts to include, to please [[:Category:Decorative fonts| artists]],
* [[PackageMaintainers/WishList#General_Fedora_Packages_WishList|Identify]] font creation tools needing packaging,
* [[PackageMaintainers/WishList#General Fedora Packages WishList|Identify]] font creation tools needing packaging,
* [[Fonts and text-related creative tasks#font-creation|Create and improve]] Fedora fonts,
* [[Fonts and text-related creative tasks#font-creation|Create and improve]] Fedora fonts,
* [[Fonts SIG mailing lists|Propose]] good Fedora fonts defaults.
* [[Fonts SIG mailing lists|Propose]] good Fedora fonts defaults.
|-
|-
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| [[Usability|Usability SIG]]
[[Usability|Usability SIG]]
|
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* Improve end-user experience with coherent, accessible and intuitive design for Fedora.
* Improve end-user experience with coherent, accessible and intuitive design for Fedora.
|}
|}
 
; Teams/projects supporting or supported by this role:
'''Teams/projects supporting or supported by this role''':
* [[CommOps]], [[Design|Design]], [[:DocsProject|Docs]], [[:Category:Fonts SIG|Fonts]], [[Marketing]], [[Usability]], [[Websites]]
* [[CommOps]], [[Design|Design]], [[:DocsProject|Docs]], [[:Category:Fonts_SIG|Fonts]], [[Marketing]], [[Usability]], [[Websites]]
; More information:
 
'''More information'''
* [[CommOps/Join|Join the CommOps Team]]
* [[CommOps/Join|Join the CommOps Team]]
* [[Join_the_Design_Team| Join the Design Team]]
* [[Join the Design Team]]


== OS Developer ==
{{Anchor|OSDeveloper}}
{{Anchor|OSDeveloper}}
== OS Developer ==
[[Image:Join_OSDeveloper.png]]
[[Image:Join_OSDeveloper.png]]


 
; Description of this role: Communicate through code.
'''Description of this role:''' Communicate through code.
; Skills you possess or want to learn:
 
'''Skills you possess or want to learn''':
* Programming, RPM/Packaging, Bugfiling
* Programming, RPM/Packaging, Bugfiling
 
; 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 limits.''
*''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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|- style=" color: #fff; background-color: #3074c2;"
| '''Team/Project''' || '''Example tasks'''<BR>''
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|-
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! Team/Project
[[BugZappers|Bug triage]]
! Example tasks
|-
| [[BugZappers|Bug triage]]
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* Track down and shoot Fedora bugs in [https://bugzilla.redhat.com bugzilla.redhat.com].
* Track down and shoot Fedora bugs in [https://bugzilla.redhat.com bugzilla.redhat.com].
* Strive to be a bridge between users and developers that aids in fixing and closing bugs.
* Strive to be a bridge between users and developers that aids in fixing and closing bugs.
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|-
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| [[Infrastructure]]
[[Infrastructure|Infrastructure]]
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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 the development of Fedora go smoother.
* Create new applications to make the development of Fedora go smoother.
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|-
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| [[ReleaseEngineering|Release Engineering]]
[[ReleaseEngineering|Release Engineering]]
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* Manage the build system.
* Manage the build system.
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* Create the images for new Fedora Releases.
* Create the images for new Fedora Releases.
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|-
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| [[I18N|Internationalization (I18n)]]
[[I18N|Internationalization (I18n)]]
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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.
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* Support the infrastructure of the Fedora translation community.  
* Support the infrastructure of the Fedora translation community.  
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|-
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| [[PackageMaintainers/Join|Packaging]]
[[PackageMaintainers/Join|Packaging]]
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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]]
* Join the [[SIGs/Package_Review |Package Review SIG]]
|-
|-
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| [[Websites]]
[[Websites|Websites]]
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* Improve Fedora's image and create the best possible interface for users and contributors on the Internet.
* Improve Fedora's image and create the best possible interface for users and contributors on the Internet.
|-
|-
| [[:Category:Fonts SIG|Fonts SIG]]
|
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[[:Category:Fonts_SIG|Fonts SIG]]
* [[:Category:Fonts packaging|Package]] new [[:Category:Font wishlist|fonts]] and font tools,
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* [[:Category:Fonts_packaging|Package]] new [[:Category:Font wishlist|fonts]] and font tools,
* [[:Category:In-progress fonts|Review]] font packages before Fedora inclusion,
* [[:Category:In-progress fonts|Review]] font packages before Fedora inclusion,
* Fix font or text [[Fonts_and_text_quality_assurance|problems]] in applications and libraries,
* Fix font or text [[Fonts and text quality assurance|problems]] in applications and libraries,
* [[Fonts SIG mailing lists|Propose]] good Fedora fonts defaults,
* [[Fonts SIG mailing lists|Propose]] good Fedora fonts defaults,
* Identify font or text [[Fonts_and_text_quality_assurance| problems]] in applications and libraries,
* Identify font or text [[Fonts and text quality assurance| problems]] in applications and libraries,
* Improve font package descriptions and summaries to help users choose the right fonts for their needs.
* Improve font package descriptions and summaries to help users choose the right fonts for their needs.
|-
|-
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| [[SIGs/Games|Games SIG]]
[[SIGs/Games|Games SIG]]
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* Create high-quality packages of games, gaming-related libraries, and game development tools.
* Create high-quality packages of games, gaming-related libraries, and game development tools.
* Help and fix bugs that have been filed against game packages.  
* Help and fix bugs that have been filed against game packages.  
|-
|-
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| [[:Category:SciTech SIG|Science and Technology SIG]]
[[:Category:SciTech_SIG|Science and Technology SIG]]
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* Improve the number and quality of packages available for scientific and technical users
* Improve the number and quality of packages available for scientific and technical users
|-
|-
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| [[Usability|Usability SIG]]
[[Usability|Usability SIG]]
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* Improve end-user experience with coherent, accessible and intuitive interfaces for Fedora.
* Improve end-user experience with coherent, accessible and intuitive interfaces for Fedora.
|-
|-
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| [[ElectronicLab Spin|Electronic Lab]]
[[ElectronicLab_Spin|Electronic Lab]]
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* Ensure Electronic design flows (Analog, Digital, Embedded,...)
* Ensure Electronic design flows (Analog, Digital, Embedded,...)
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* Package [http://spins.fedoraproject.org/fel/ new tools and close tickets].
* Package [http://spins.fedoraproject.org/fel/ new tools and close tickets].
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| [[QA|Testing]]
[[QA|Testing]]
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* Test/break Fedora.
* Test/break Fedora.
* Do quality assurances to help maintain a robust platform for Fedora.
* Do quality assurances to help maintain a robust platform for Fedora.
|}
|}
 
; Teams/projects supporting or supported by this role:
'''Teams/projects supporting or supported by this role''':
* [[BugZappers|Bug triage]], [[CommOps]], [[DocsProject|Docs]], [[:Category:Fonts_SIG|Fonts]], [[I18N|Internationalization (I18n)]], [[Infrastructure]], [[PackageMaintainers/Join|Packaging]], [[QA|Testing]], [[Usability]], [[Websites]].
* [[BugZappers|Bug triage]], [[CommOps]], [[DocsProject|Docs]], [[:Category:Fonts_SIG|Fonts]], [[I18N|Internationalization (I18n)]], [[Infrastructure]], [[PackageMaintainers/Join|Packaging]], [[QA|Testing]], [[Usability]], [[Websites]].


 
== People Person ==
{{Anchor|PeoplePerson}}
{{Anchor|PeoplePerson}}
== People Person ==
[[Image:Join_PeoplePerson.png]]
[[Image:Join_PeoplePerson.png]]


'''Description of this role:''' Communicate through one-on-one contact.
; Description of this role: Communicate through one-on-one contact.
 
; Skills you possess or want to learn:
'''Skills you possess or want to learn''':
* People skills, event organization, customer service/support, enthusiasm
* People skills, event organization, customer service/support, enthusiasm
 
; 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 limits.''
*''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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| '''Team/Project''' || '''Example tasks'''<BR>''
|-
|-
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! Team/Project
[[Ambassadors_Join_start|Ambassadors]]
! Example tasks
|-
| [[Ambassadors Join start|Ambassadors]]
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* Represent Fedora Project to the wider public.
* Represent Fedora Project to the wider public.
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* Think of creative ways for promoting Fedora in your region.
* Think of creative ways for promoting Fedora in your region.
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|-
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| [[CommOps]]
[[CommOps]]
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* Wear the "community hat" of the Fedora Project by working on building and supporting community infrastructure.
* Wear the "community hat" of the Fedora Project by working on building and supporting community infrastructure.
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* Actively represent the [[Foundations]] of Fedora and help lead the way as a community role model for the Fedora Project.
* Actively represent the [[Foundations]] of Fedora and help lead the way as a community role model for the Fedora Project.
|-
|-
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| [[:Category:Fonts SIG|Fonts SIG]]
[[:Category:Fonts_SIG|Fonts SIG]]
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* Convince foundries to release fonts under a free/libre Fedora-friendly [[Legal_considerations_for_fonts| license]],
* Convince foundries to release fonts under a free/libre Fedora-friendly [[Legal_considerations_for_fonts| license]],
* Recruit possible free/libre font authors,
* Recruit possible free/libre font authors,
* Recruit new SIG members,
* Recruit new SIG members,
* [[:Category:Fonts_and_text_QA|Get]] font or text problems fixed,
* [[:Category:Fonts and text QA|Get]] font or text problems fixed,
* Improve the SIG visibility by getting it linked and quoted everywhere.
* Improve the SIG visibility by getting it linked and quoted everywhere.
|-
|-
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| [[SIGs/Games|Games SIG]]
[[SIGs/Games|Games SIG]]
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* Seek publicity for games in Fedora.
* Seek publicity for games in Fedora.
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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 media (DVDs & CD's) for free to individuals.
* Help the Fedora Free Media Program to distribute Fedora media (DVDs & CD's) for free to individuals.
|-
|-
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| [[Marketing|Marketing]]
[[Marketing|Marketing]]
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* Develop marketing strategy to promote the usage and support of Fedora worldwide.
* Develop marketing strategy to promote the usage and support of Fedora worldwide.
* Support the efforts of other Fedora projects to spread Fedora and help provide a central repository of ideas and information that can be used to deliver Fedora to new audiences.
* Support the efforts of other Fedora projects to spread Fedora and help provide a central repository of ideas and information that can be used to deliver Fedora to new audiences.
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| [[Communicate|Support/help]]
[[Communicate|Support/help]]
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* Provide help and support on mailing lists and in Fedora IRC channels on Freenode.
* Provide help and support on mailing lists and in Fedora IRC channels on Freenode.
* Provide Feedback to Developers about bugs.
* Provide Feedback to Developers about bugs.
|}
|}
 
; Teams/projects supporting or supported by this role:
'''Teams/projects supporting or supported by this role''':
* [[Ambassadors]], [[CommOps]], [[Distribution/FreeMedia|Free Media]] / [[Distribution/Project|Distribution]], [[Marketing]], [[Communicate|Support/help]]
* [[Ambassadors]], [[CommOps]], [[Distribution/FreeMedia|Free Media]] / [[Distribution/Project|Distribution]], [[Marketing]], [[Communicate|Support/help]]
 
; More information:
'''More information'''
* [[CommOps/Join|Join the CommOps Team]]
* [[CommOps/Join|Join the CommOps Team]]
* [[Joining_the_Fedora_marketing_project|Join the Marketing Team]]
* [[Joining the Fedora marketing project|Join the Marketing Team]]
 


== Translator ==
{{Anchor|Translator}}
{{Anchor|Translator}}
== Translator ==
[[Image:L10n-images-translator.png]]
[[Image:L10n-images-translator.png]]


'''Description of this role:''' Communicate through translation.
; Description of this role: Communicate through translation.
 
; Skills you possess or want to learn:
'''Skills you possess or want to learn''':
* English, non-English native language, some technical knowledge, diff, PO, translation
* English, non-English native language, some technical knowledge, diff, PO, translation
 
; 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 limits.''
*''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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! Team/Project
! Example tasks
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Localize Fedora and upstream<BR>
Localize Fedora and upstream
[[L10N|Fedora Localization Project]]
: [[L10N|Fedora Localization Project]]
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* Translate the Fedora UIs and help.
* Translate the Fedora UIs and help.
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Work with upstream projects<BR>
Work with upstream projects
[https://wiki.gnome.org/TranslationProject GNOME (translation)]<BR>
: [https://wiki.gnome.org/TranslationProject GNOME (translation)]
[https://l10n.kde.org KDE (localization)]<BR>
: [https://l10n.kde.org KDE (localization)]
[https://www.libreoffice.org/community/localization/ LibreOffice (localization)]<BR>
: [https://www.libreoffice.org/community/localization/ LibreOffice (localization)]
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* Translate the upstream UIs and help, which make up an important part of Fedora, CentOS, and other distributions.
* Translate the upstream UIs and help, which make up an important part of Fedora, CentOS, and other distributions.
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Localize Fedora documentation<BR>
Localize Fedora documentation
[[L10N|Fedora Localization Project]]
: [[L10N|Fedora Localization Project]]
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* Translate various documentation, which supports Fedora users.
* Translate various documentation, which supports Fedora users.
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Localize Fedora websites<BR>
Localize Fedora websites
[[L10N|Fedora Localization Project]]
: [[L10N|Fedora Localization Project]]
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* Translate the Fedora websites, which people access first and learn about Fedora.
* Translate the Fedora websites, which people access first and learn about Fedora.
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Test Fedora localized versions<BR>
Test Fedora localized versions
[[FLTG|FLTG (fedora l10n test group)]]
: [[FLTG|FLTG (fedora l10n test group)]]
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* Test a Fedora localized version in your language to assure the translation quality.
* Test a Fedora localized version in your language to assure the translation quality.
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; Teams/projects supporting or supported by this role:
'''Teams/projects supporting or supported by this role''':
* [[Ambassadors]], [[CommOps]], [[DocsProject|Docs]], [[L10N|L10n (localization)]], [[I18N|I18n (internationalization)]], [[PackageMaintainers/Join|OS Developer (Packaging)]]
* [[Ambassadors]], [[CommOps]], [[DocsProject|Docs]], [[L10N|L10n (localization)]], [[I18N|I18n (internationalization)]], [[PackageMaintainers/Join|OS Developer (Packaging)]]
 
; More information:
'''More information'''
* [[L10N/Guide|How to become a translator]]
* [[L10N/Guide|How to become a translator]]
* [[L10N/Guide/Coordinator|How to start new language team]] (Please check the [[L10N_Teams|team list page]] and ensure that your language team has not yet been formed.)
* [[L10N/Guide/Coordinator|How to start new language team]] (Please check the [[L10N Teams|team list page]] and ensure that your language team has not yet been formed.)


== Web Developer or Administrator ==
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== Web Developer or Administrator ==
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'''Description of this role:''' Communicate through the World Wide Web.
; Description of this role: Communicate through the World Wide Web.
 
; Skills you possess or want to learn:
'''Skills you possess or want to learn''':
* Python, XML/XHTML, CSS, XSL/XSLT, TurboGears, Web app development, Linux system administration
* Python, XML/XHTML, CSS, XSL/XSLT, TurboGears, Web app development, Linux system administration
 
; 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 limits.''
*''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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* Use the [[CommOps#Toolbox|CommOps Toolbox]] to develop metrics and statistics about the Project using services like [http://www.fedmsg.com/ fedmsg] and [https://github.com/fedora-infra/fedora-stats-tools fedora-stats-tools].
* Use the [[CommOps#Toolbox|CommOps Toolbox]] to develop metrics and statistics about the Project using services like [http://www.fedmsg.com/ fedmsg] and [https://github.com/fedora-infra/fedora-stats-tools fedora-stats-tools].
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* Provide administrative and strategic support for fundamental apps in Fedora, like the [https://badges.fedoraproject.org/ Badges] service.
* Provide administrative and strategic support for fundamental apps in Fedora, like the [https://badges.fedoraproject.org/ Badges] service.
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[[Infrastructure|Infrastructure]]
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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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[[ReleaseEngineering|Release Engineering]]
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* Work on the programs that allow the project to produce Fedora every six months.
* Work on the programs that allow the project to produce Fedora every six months.
* Fix issues with the build system.
* Fix issues with the build system.
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[[Websites|Websites]]
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* Improve Fedora's image and to create the best possible web interface for users and contributors on the Internet.  
* Improve Fedora's image and to create the best possible web interface for users and contributors on the Internet.  
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; Teams/projects supporting or supported by this role:
'''Teams/projects supporting or supported by this role''':
* [[CommOps]], [[DocsProject|Docs]], [[I18N|I18n (internationalization)]], [[Infrastructure]], [[Marketing]], [[Websites]]
* [[CommOps]], [[DocsProject|Docs]], [[I18N|I18n (internationalization)]], [[Infrastructure]], [[Marketing]], [[Websites]]
 
; More information:
'''More information'''
* [[CommOps/Join|Join the CommOps Team]]
* [[CommOps/Join|Join the CommOps Team]]
* [[Joining_the_Fedora_marketing_project|Join the Marketing Team]]
* [[Joining the Fedora marketing project|Join the Marketing Team]]
 


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Join the Fedora Community and Contribute

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To get started, sign up for a Fedora user account, using the Fedora Account System. WhatCanIDoForFedora also gives the same information as this wiki page, but interactively.

If you want to take an active hand in making Fedora even better, there are many ways you can contribute. Below are few of the roles that you can join.

Choose on a role in which you are interested to contribute.

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#Content Writer

  • Writing.
  • Editing.
  • Explaining complex ideas.
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#Designer

  • Design.
  • Usability.
  • Interaction.
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#People Person

  • Event organization.
  • Customer service/support.
  • and more...
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#OS Developer

  • Programming.
  • RPM/Packaging.
  • Bugfiling.
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#Translator

  • English.
  • Non-English native language.
  • Translation tools.
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#Web Developer or Administrator

  • Python.
  • Web app development.
  • Linux system administration.
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This is a starting point.
There are many ways to participate in Fedora, this page is just your starting spot to join the various roles.

Financial contributions are discussed on the Contribute page.

Making changes to the Fedora wiki is discussed on the Help:Editing wiki page.

Content Writer

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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.
Team/Project Example tasks
Artwork
  • Write tutorials and articles for the use of the FOSS creative tools available in Fedora.
CommOps
  • Wear the newsgirl/newsboy cap by helping write content for the Community Blog, the best place to get news about what's happening across the Fedora Project.
  • Help pilot the drafting of release announcements, where the entire community is informed of what's new in Fedora.
  • Help tell the story of Fedora by working with all the different sub-projects, learning what they're working on or where they need help, and helping share the call for help with other able and willing members of Fedora.
Docs
  • Write documents, guides, how-tos, FAQs, marketing material, process/methodology docs, release notes.
  • Write content in this Wiki.
Fedora Magazine
  • Write content for the 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 marketing.
Fonts SIG
  • Document font creation tasks,
  • Document free/libre font release best practices,
  • Document free/libre font packaging,
  • Clarify, complete and improve our wiki,
  • Identify interesting third-party material, and link it here,
  • Convert wiki information to other document formats.
  • Convince foundries to release fonts under a free/libre Fedora-friendly license,
  • Recruit possible free/libre font authors,
  • Recruit new SIG members,
  • Get font or text problems fixed,
  • Improve the SIG visibility by getting it linked and quoted everywhere,
  • Identify font or text problems in applications and libraries,
  • Improve font package descriptions and summaries to help users choose the right fonts for their needs.
Games SIG
  • Document the available games, including wiki documentation and listing in comps.xml.
Usability SIG
  • Write documentation about usability.
Teams/projects supporting or supported by this role
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Designer

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Description of this role
Communicate through images.
Skills you possess or want to learn
  • Inkscape, GIMP, LibreOffice, 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.
Team/Project Example tasks
CommOps
  • Help work with different sub-projects in Fedora to identify Badges that are needed and help coordinate their creation.
  • Collaboration with the Design Team on creating awesome Badges!
Design
Fonts SIG
Usability SIG
  • Improve end-user experience with coherent, accessible and intuitive design for Fedora.
Teams/projects supporting or supported by this role
More information

OS Developer

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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.
Team/Project Example tasks
Bug triage
  • Track down and shoot Fedora bugs in bugzilla.redhat.com.
  • Strive to be a bridge between users and developers that aids in fixing and closing bugs.
Infrastructure
  • Help to provide servers, tools, and utilities for the Fedora Project.
  • Create new applications to make the development of Fedora go smoother.
Release Engineering
  • Manage the build system.
  • Maintain the package repositories.
  • Create the images for new Fedora Releases.
Internationalization (I18n)
  • Develop, package, and maintain applications like input methods for different languages.
  • Improve applications and utilities to support and process different languages.
  • Quality-assure that existing applications meet i18n standards.
  • Support the infrastructure of the Fedora translation community.
Packaging
  • Become a package maintainer to create and maintain RPM packages for software in Fedora.
  • Join the Package Review SIG
Websites
  • Improve Fedora's image and create the best possible interface for users and contributors on the Internet.
Fonts SIG
  • Package new fonts and font tools,
  • Review font packages before Fedora inclusion,
  • Fix font or text problems in applications and libraries,
  • Propose good Fedora fonts defaults,
  • Identify font or text problems in applications and libraries,
  • Improve font package descriptions and summaries to help users choose the right fonts for their needs.
Games SIG
  • Create high-quality packages of games, gaming-related libraries, and game development tools.
  • Help and fix bugs that have been filed against game packages.
Science and Technology SIG
  • Improve the number and quality of packages available for scientific and technical users
Usability SIG
  • Improve end-user experience with coherent, accessible and intuitive interfaces for Fedora.
Electronic Lab
  • Ensure Electronic design flows (Analog, Digital, Embedded,...)
  • Work with upstream to ensure new design and simulation features.
  • Package new tools and close tickets.
Testing
  • Test/break Fedora.
  • Do quality assurances to help maintain a robust platform for Fedora.
Teams/projects supporting or supported by this role

People Person

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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.
Team/Project Example tasks
Ambassadors
  • Represent Fedora Project to the wider public.
  • Help spread the word about Fedora, Linux, and Open Source.
  • Be a point of contact for local community members and channel the feedback to Fedora Project.
  • Help recruit project contributors.
  • Think of creative ways for promoting Fedora in your region.
CommOps
  • Wear the "community hat" of the Fedora Project by working on building and supporting community infrastructure.
  • Communicate with other sub-projects about the areas they need help with and share that information with other contributors.
  • Help connect contributors to different areas of the Project if they are looking for something to help with (connecting helping hands to real-world issues).
  • Actively represent the Foundations of Fedora and help lead the way as a community role model for the Fedora Project.
Fonts SIG
  • Convince foundries to release fonts under a free/libre Fedora-friendly license,
  • Recruit possible free/libre font authors,
  • Recruit new SIG members,
  • Get font or text problems fixed,
  • Improve the SIG visibility by getting it linked and quoted everywhere.
Games SIG
  • Seek publicity for games in Fedora.
Free Media
  • Help the Fedora Free Media Program to distribute Fedora media (DVDs & CD's) for free to individuals.
Marketing
  • Develop marketing strategy to promote the usage and support of Fedora worldwide.
  • Support the efforts of other Fedora projects to spread Fedora and help provide a central repository of ideas and information that can be used to deliver Fedora to new audiences.
Support/help
  • Provide help and support on mailing lists and in Fedora IRC channels on Freenode.
  • Provide Feedback to Developers about bugs.
Teams/projects supporting or supported by this role
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Translator

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Description of this role
Communicate through translation.
Skills you possess or want to learn
  • English, non-English native language, some technical knowledge, diff, PO, translation
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.
Team/Project Example tasks

Localize Fedora and upstream

Fedora Localization Project
  • Translate the Fedora UIs and help.

Work with upstream projects

GNOME (translation)
KDE (localization)
LibreOffice (localization)
  • Translate the upstream UIs and help, which make up an important part of Fedora, CentOS, and other distributions.

Localize Fedora documentation

Fedora Localization Project
  • Translate various documentation, which supports Fedora users.

Localize Fedora websites

Fedora Localization Project
  • Translate the Fedora websites, which people access first and learn about Fedora.

Test Fedora localized versions

FLTG (fedora l10n test group)
  • Test a Fedora localized version in your language to assure the translation quality.
Teams/projects supporting or supported by this role
More information

Web Developer or Administrator

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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.
Team/Project Example tasks
CommOps
  • Use the CommOps Toolbox to develop metrics and statistics about the Project using services like fedmsg and fedora-stats-tools.
  • Help with strategic planning and implementation of the Fedora Hubs project (available on Pagure).
  • Develop solutions to issues facing the project, like helping collaborate on the Budgeting website.
  • Provide administrative and strategic support for fundamental apps in Fedora, like the Badges service.
Infrastructure
  • 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.
Release Engineering
  • Work on the programs that allow the project to produce Fedora every six months.
  • Fix issues with the build system.
Websites
  • Improve Fedora's image and to create the best possible web interface for users and contributors on the Internet.
Teams/projects supporting or supported by this role
More information