[lug] Getting Started in Free and Open Source

[davide]

If I remember correctly, someone on this list asked about "how to start
contributing in open source", some time ago (I wasn't able to find the
relevant message).
This might be useful for that purpose
Bye,
;Dav

Sent to you by davide via Google Reader: Getting Started in Free and
Open Source via Google Open Source Blog by Ellen Ko on 6/5/09
The Open Source Programs Office's Cat Allman and Leslie Hawthorn will
be presenting at a brand new conference, Open Source Bridge, in two
weeks. Their talk, "Getting started in Free and Open Source" will be
held on Wednesday, June 17 from 11:20am – 12:05 PM. Leslie and Cat will
share their wisdom with Open Source newbies and those looking to
attract or retain them. Their talk will cover the basics of:

- Why you might want to get involved
- What you can get out of participating
- What you can contribute besides code

- How to choose a project
- How to get started
- Etiquette of lists and other communication
- Dos and don’ts of joining a communityThe conference is held in
Portland, Oregon and runs from June 17th to the 19th. It features over
80 talks in five tracks of Open Source topics and a 24-hour hacker
lounge for code sprints. One of the most exciting aspects of Open
Source Bridge is that it is entirely volunteer-run, and because this
conference brings together developers from all different types of Open
Source projects, the structure is designed to provide developers an
opportunity to learn from people they might not connect with at other
events.

We hope to see you there!

By Ellen Ko, Open Source Team

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