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The Kubuntu community is made up of individuals and teams working to package software, test it, triage bugs, and then promote Kubuntu to a wider audience. All of the software, artwork, and documentation has been created, tested, used, and discussed openly by people around the world participating in the Open Source community made possible by the Internet. We invite you to help shape Kubuntu to better meet your needs. | The Kubuntu community is made up of individuals and teams working to package software, test it, triage bugs, and then promote Kubuntu to a wider audience. All of the software, artwork, and documentation has been created, tested, used, and discussed openly by people around the world participating in the Open Source community made possible by the Internet. We invite you to help shape Kubuntu to better meet your needs. | ||
== Spreading the word == | === Spreading the word === | ||
The easiest way to give back to the Kubuntu community is by sharing Kubuntu with others. Recommend Kubuntu to others, show them how to download and install it, and discuss the possibilities and qualities of Open Source Software with them. As our community grows, it becomes more vigorous and supported. | The easiest way to give back to the Kubuntu community is by sharing Kubuntu with others. Recommend Kubuntu to others, show them how to download and install it, and discuss the possibilities and qualities of Open Source Software with them. As our community grows, it becomes more vigorous and supported. | ||
== Giving support == | === Giving support === | ||
Providing support is an awesome way to give back to the community because it is not required to have advanced skills or know everything about Linux or Kubuntu. You'll actually end up learning more as you help others, which increases your own knowledge and skills. This can be a gateway to learning other things, from bug triaging to packaging, and perhaps even to programming. Also, it is quite rewarding to fix the system of someone who is on the other side of the world! | Providing support is an awesome way to give back to the community because it is not required to have advanced skills or know everything about Linux or Kubuntu. You'll actually end up learning more as you help others, which increases your own knowledge and skills. This can be a gateway to learning other things, from bug triaging to packaging, and perhaps even to programming. Also, it is quite rewarding to fix the system of someone who is on the other side of the world! | ||
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You can give support in the IRC channels, through the [https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/kubuntu-users Kubuntu Users Mailing List], or through the [http://kubuntuforums.net/ Kubuntu Forums], [http://ubuntuforums.org/ Ubuntu Forums], and [http://forum.kde.org/ KDE Forums]. | You can give support in the IRC channels, through the [https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/kubuntu-users Kubuntu Users Mailing List], or through the [http://kubuntuforums.net/ Kubuntu Forums], [http://ubuntuforums.org/ Ubuntu Forums], and [http://forum.kde.org/ KDE Forums]. | ||
== Bug reporting == | === Bug reporting === | ||
Filing good bugs is very important to improving the quality of Kubuntu. For information about filing bugs and writing useful bug reports, see [https://wiki.kubuntu.org/Kubuntu/Bugs/Reporting Bug Reporting]. | Filing good bugs is very important to improving the quality of Kubuntu. For information about filing bugs and writing useful bug reports, see [https://wiki.kubuntu.org/Kubuntu/Bugs/Reporting Bug Reporting]. | ||
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For typical responses that you will likely get from upstream KDE developers, see [https://wiki.kubuntu.org/Kubuntu/Bugs/Responses Bug Responses]. | For typical responses that you will likely get from upstream KDE developers, see [https://wiki.kubuntu.org/Kubuntu/Bugs/Responses Bug Responses]. | ||
== Local Teams == | === Local Teams === | ||
If you want to meet other Kubuntu users in your area, look for a Local Ubuntu Community team (LoCo team for short) to join. | If you want to meet other Kubuntu users in your area, look for a Local Ubuntu Community team (LoCo team for short) to join. | ||
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* [https://wiki.ubuntu.com/LoCoTeams LoCo Team List wiki] | * [https://wiki.ubuntu.com/LoCoTeams LoCo Team List wiki] | ||
== Packaging and Development == | === Packaging and Development === | ||
Information about making [https://wiki.kubuntu.org/Kubuntu/GettingInvolved/Packaging packages] and helping to [https://wiki.kubuntu.org/Kubuntu/GettingInvolved/Development develop Kubuntu]. | Information about making [https://wiki.kubuntu.org/Kubuntu/GettingInvolved/Packaging packages] and helping to [https://wiki.kubuntu.org/Kubuntu/GettingInvolved/Development develop Kubuntu]. | ||
== Translations == | === Translations === | ||
Kubuntu welcomes all translators from all over the world. Translating Kubuntu helps usage by people who are more comfortable with their mother tongue. The required translations can be found here, [https://wiki.kubuntu.org/Kubuntu/Translations Kubuntu Translation]. | Kubuntu welcomes all translators from all over the world. Translating Kubuntu helps usage by people who are more comfortable with their mother tongue. The required translations can be found here, [https://wiki.kubuntu.org/Kubuntu/Translations Kubuntu Translation]. | ||
== Testing == | === Testing === | ||
Being a Kubuntu tester involves running bleeding-edge software, testing ISO's to see if they install correctly, and testing packages to confirm that a bug is fixed. If you want to help test Kubuntu, see [https://wiki.kubuntu.org/KubuntuTesters Kubuntu Testers]. | Being a Kubuntu tester involves running bleeding-edge software, testing ISO's to see if they install correctly, and testing packages to confirm that a bug is fixed. If you want to help test Kubuntu, see [https://wiki.kubuntu.org/KubuntuTesters Kubuntu Testers]. | ||
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Contribute
The Kubuntu community is made up of individuals and teams working to package software, test it, triage bugs, and then promote Kubuntu to a wider audience. All of the software, artwork, and documentation has been created, tested, used, and discussed openly by people around the world participating in the Open Source community made possible by the Internet. We invite you to help shape Kubuntu to better meet your needs.
Spreading the word
The easiest way to give back to the Kubuntu community is by sharing Kubuntu with others. Recommend Kubuntu to others, show them how to download and install it, and discuss the possibilities and qualities of Open Source Software with them. As our community grows, it becomes more vigorous and supported.
Giving support
Providing support is an awesome way to give back to the community because it is not required to have advanced skills or know everything about Linux or Kubuntu. You'll actually end up learning more as you help others, which increases your own knowledge and skills. This can be a gateway to learning other things, from bug triaging to packaging, and perhaps even to programming. Also, it is quite rewarding to fix the system of someone who is on the other side of the world!
You can give support in the IRC channels, through the Kubuntu Users Mailing List, or through the Kubuntu Forums, Ubuntu Forums, and KDE Forums.
Bug reporting
Filing good bugs is very important to improving the quality of Kubuntu. For information about filing bugs and writing useful bug reports, see Bug Reporting.
For typical responses that you will likely get from upstream KDE developers, see Bug Responses.
Local Teams
If you want to meet other Kubuntu users in your area, look for a Local Ubuntu Community team (LoCo team for short) to join.
Packaging and Development
Information about making packages and helping to develop Kubuntu.
Translations
Kubuntu welcomes all translators from all over the world. Translating Kubuntu helps usage by people who are more comfortable with their mother tongue. The required translations can be found here, Kubuntu Translation.
Testing
Being a Kubuntu tester involves running bleeding-edge software, testing ISO's to see if they install correctly, and testing packages to confirm that a bug is fixed. If you want to help test Kubuntu, see Kubuntu Testers.