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It's easy! Once you register and create a profile, just join a project. You will work on this project until it is completed. If you are unable/unwilling to complete a project you signed up for, make sure you talk to those you are working with and the project you are working for. Many projects will never necessarily be complete. For example, programming projects may warrant feature updates and security fixes. In these cases, there is no rush to move on to another project. Members will not be evaluated on quantity, but rather, on quality. As you complete your project, be sure to update the "Blog" page automatically created for each project. This will help both the FSF and other participants, in addition to other community members, determine the status of the project. In addition to the blog, a "Wiki" page is also created. You may use this page for documentation, planning, or anything else you would like. | It's easy! Once you register and create a profile, just join a project. You will work on this project until it is completed. If you are unable/unwilling to complete a project you signed up for, make sure you talk to those you are working with and the project you are working for. Many projects will never necessarily be complete. For example, programming projects may warrant feature updates and security fixes. In these cases, there is no rush to move on to another project. Members will not be evaluated on quantity, but rather, on quality. As you complete your project, be sure to update the "Blog" page automatically created for each project. This will help both the FSF and other participants, in addition to other community members, determine the status of the project. In addition to the blog, a "Wiki" page is also created. You may use this page for documentation, planning, or anything else you would like. | ||
=== How do I sign up for a project? === | === How do I sign up for a project? === | ||
| − | First, find a project you are interested in the [[GNU Generation/All projects|list of projects]]. Once you have found a project you are interested in, edit the project page and include your name in the comma-separated list of members. This will update your profile as well as the project page. For projects that can be considered "finished", don't remove your name from the list of members when you are done. Leave it there so it will show up on your profile and to maintain an archive of the completed projects. | + | First, find a project you are interested in the [[GNU Generation/All projects|list of projects]]. If you have an idea for a project that is not listed, you can also [[Form:GNU_Generation_project|create your own project]]. Once you have found a project you are interested in, edit the project page and include your name in the comma-separated list of members. This will update your profile as well as the project page. For projects that can be considered "finished", don't remove your name from the list of members when you are done. Leave it there so it will show up on your profile and to maintain an archive of the completed projects. |
=== Can I join more than one project? === | === Can I join more than one project? === | ||
Most people like to focus on one project at a time so that they can give that project their full attention. However, if would help you to work on multiple projects at the same time, feel free to do so. The number of concurrent projects will not affect judging. | Most people like to focus on one project at a time so that they can give that project their full attention. However, if would help you to work on multiple projects at the same time, feel free to do so. The number of concurrent projects will not affect judging. | ||
Revision as of 09:31, 5 July 2009
Contents
General
Why does GNU Generation exist?
GNU Generation was created to involve younger people in Free Software. Young people are widely recognized as the most important component of creating any sort of social change. Proprietary software companies recognize this, and give schools their software at little or no cost in order to lock students in. This campaign was created to counter this force.
Will this contest occur each year?
GNU Generation is a continuous project. At the end of each year, every user will be evaluated based on specific criteria (defined below). The judging is based on work done throughout the whole year and in years past, not just the couple months leading up to it.
Why is it important to understand the value of Free Software?
Give a man a fish, and he will eat for the day. Teach a man to fish and he will eat for a lifetime.
Projects
How does this project system work?
It's easy! Once you register and create a profile, just join a project. You will work on this project until it is completed. If you are unable/unwilling to complete a project you signed up for, make sure you talk to those you are working with and the project you are working for. Many projects will never necessarily be complete. For example, programming projects may warrant feature updates and security fixes. In these cases, there is no rush to move on to another project. Members will not be evaluated on quantity, but rather, on quality. As you complete your project, be sure to update the "Blog" page automatically created for each project. This will help both the FSF and other participants, in addition to other community members, determine the status of the project. In addition to the blog, a "Wiki" page is also created. You may use this page for documentation, planning, or anything else you would like.
How do I sign up for a project?
First, find a project you are interested in the list of projects. If you have an idea for a project that is not listed, you can also create your own project. Once you have found a project you are interested in, edit the project page and include your name in the comma-separated list of members. This will update your profile as well as the project page. For projects that can be considered "finished", don't remove your name from the list of members when you are done. Leave it there so it will show up on your profile and to maintain an archive of the completed projects.
Can I join more than one project?
Most people like to focus on one project at a time so that they can give that project their full attention. However, if would help you to work on multiple projects at the same time, feel free to do so. The number of concurrent projects will not affect judging.
Can I work on a project in a group? Can I work on one alone?
You can do either! If you would like to work on a project that already has someone working on it, make sure you are polite and ask the current member(s) if it is okay for you to join.
Prizes
How are participants judged?
Participants are judged on their contribution to the Free Software community. The following will be taken into consideration:
- Free Software values - Those who do not demonstrate a complete understanding of the ideals and concepts of Free Software will not be taken into consideration.
- Value of contribution - The value of work on projects is the most important factor in this decision. Please remember that "value of work" does not equate to "quantity of work". A little bit of quality work is much more valuable than a lot of poor quality work.
- Community involvement and teamwork - Synergy and assisting others is especially important in Free Software. Not only does it help others better contribute to Free Software, but it also makes them feel good. Don't forget that, in most cases, helping someone is a great way to contribute...
- Friends invited - In case you wondered why there is a special space for invited friends on the profile page, referring other students to GNU Generation is another good way to win something, especially if they become active contributors!
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