OpenHatch - Projects

Q: I'd like to participate. How do I begin?
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  See the development portal page for information on types of contributions welcome in ProteanOS.
  
  See the contact page for information on our mailing list and IRC channel.
  
  See the downloads page for instructions on easily installing ProteanOS.
  
  — P. J. MᶜDermott (pehjota) · 3 years ago
- [X] Add an answer
  Tip:
  
  Talk about diverse kinds of contributions. Include URLs if relevant (we'll automatically linkify them).
  
  Examples:
  
  Here's how to download and patch our codes…
  
  Read about our death-defying mailing list and momentous IRC channel at http://lobstermag.net.
Q: Other than writing code, how can I contribute?
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  Technical documentation
  
  In development is the Source Package Format 2.0 specification.
  
  Instructions to clone and build the specifications are available.
  
  To be written is a Packaging Policy, similar to Debian's policy manual.
  
  The wiki could always use more tutorials and other documentation.
  
  — P. J. MᶜDermott (pehjota) · 3 years ago
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  Publicity and outreach
  
  Spreading the word about ProteanOS, especially to potential contributors and embedded hardware vendors/users is always helpful!
  
  — P. J. MᶜDermott (pehjota) · 3 years ago
- [X] Describe a task
  Further info
  Tip:
  
  Discuss documentation, testing, webmastering, and/or publicity.
  
  Include URLs if relevant (we'll automatically linkify them).
  
  Example:
  
  We need people to download version 0.4.5 and make sure the frobulator still frobulates correctly.
Q: What's a good bug for a newcomer to tackle?
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  Needed packages
  
  ProteanOS currently has few software packages. A page on the wiki lists software that ProteanOS should eventually provide.
  
  — P. J. MᶜDermott (pehjota) · 3 years ago
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  Packages in old source package format
  
  ProteanOS has a newer source package format, SPF 2.0, and an older unsupported format, SPF 1.0. A number of source packages still use the old format and need to be updated.
  
  — P. J. MᶜDermott (pehjota) · 3 years ago
- [X] Describe an issue
  Further info
  Tip:
  
  Many projects have good small tasks that can teach newcomers how the project works. Now's your chance to share one of them!
  
  Include URLs if relevant (we'll automatically linkify them).
  
  Example:
  
  Someone could improve the photo upload dialog box so that it lets you resize the photo before sending it to the web.
Q: What is a bug or issue with ProteanOS that you've been putting off, neglecting, or just plain avoiding?
- [X] Describe an issue
  What makes the situation sub-optimal?
  Examples:
  
  I don't know how to get started with internationalizing my app.
  
  Bug 392 about printing was filed five years ago, and I don't even know if printing still works.
  
  I want help from a C coder writing a Maildir patch for Alpine.
  
  Note:
  
  If this issue was formally filed on the web, be sure to include the URL.