Group: GNU Generation/How to Participate
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# First, register for the wiki above. Please note that there is currently an 8-character limit on usernames. | # First, register for the wiki above. Please note that there is currently an 8-character limit on usernames. | ||
# Next, [[Special:AddData/GNU Generation profile|create a profile]]. This will allow others to get to know who you are, and will give the FSF a chance to show that you [http://www.gnu.org/philosophy/philosophy.html understand the values and philosophies] behind Free Software. | # Next, [[Special:AddData/GNU Generation profile|create a profile]]. This will allow others to get to know who you are, and will give the FSF a chance to show that you [http://www.gnu.org/philosophy/philosophy.html understand the values and philosophies] behind Free Software. | ||
| − | # After that, make sure to join the [http://lists.gnu.org/mailman/listinfo/gnugeneration mailing list] and hang out on the [irc://irc.freenode.net#gnu_generation IRC channel] (#gnu_generation on irc.freenode.net) so you can stay up to date with GNU Generation. | + | # After that, make sure to join the [http://lists.gnu.org/mailman/listinfo/gnugeneration-announce mailing list] and hang out on the [irc://irc.freenode.net#gnu_generation IRC channel] (#gnu_generation on irc.freenode.net) so you can stay up to date with GNU Generation. |
# Finally, join an [[Group:GNU Generation/All projects|existing project]] or [[Form:GNU Generation project|create your own]]. | # Finally, join an [[Group:GNU Generation/All projects|existing project]] or [[Form:GNU Generation project|create your own]]. | ||
Check out the [[Group:GNU Generation/FAQs|FAQs]], or ask on IRC or the mailing list if you have any questions. | Check out the [[Group:GNU Generation/FAQs|FAQs]], or ask on IRC or the mailing list if you have any questions. | ||
Revision as of 16:23, 18 February 2010
Once you understand the values of Free Software, it is easy to participate in GNU Generation!
- First, register for the wiki above. Please note that there is currently an 8-character limit on usernames.
- Next, create a profile. This will allow others to get to know who you are, and will give the FSF a chance to show that you understand the values and philosophies behind Free Software.
- After that, make sure to join the mailing list and hang out on the IRC channel (#gnu_generation on irc.freenode.net) so you can stay up to date with GNU Generation.
- Finally, join an existing project or create your own.
Check out the FAQs, or ask on IRC or the mailing list if you have any questions.
