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= Contact and Support =


There are three ways to make contact with the Kubuntu Project; mailing lists (email), Internet Relay Chat (IRC), and the forums.


== Mailing Lists ==
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Mailing lists are the Kubuntu Project's official communication tools. They allow for email discussion and have searchable archives.
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== Contribute == <!--T:1-->


=== Subscribe ===
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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.


To begin using the mailing lists, please subscribe. Subscribing allows you to post a message without having it sit in an authorization queue, and allows you to receive messages from others who are also subscribed to the mailing list.
=== Spreading the word === <!--T:3-->


Before you send a message, check to see if the topic has been raised in the past. To do this, use Google to search the archives.
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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, the more vigorous and supported it becomes.  


=== Kubuntu users ===
=== Giving support and getting it === <!--T:5-->
Register: https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/kubuntu-users <br />
Archive:  https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/kubuntu-users


=== Kubuntu development ===
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Register: https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/kubuntu-devel <br />
Providing support is an awesome way to give back to the community because it is not required for you to have advanced skills or to 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!
Archive: https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/kubuntu-devel


=== Kubuntu documentation ===
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Register: https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-doc <br />
You can provide support and receive it 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].
Archive: https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/ubuntu-doc


== Internet Relay Chat ==
=== Subscribe === <!--T:8-->


IRC allows you to communicate in real-time with many others who are also using IRC and are on common networks and channels. For more information about IRC clients, see [https://userbase.kde.org/Kubuntu/Basic#Chat_Clients Chat Clients].
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You can also use your browser to chat. To do so, go to the [http://webchat.freenode.net/ Webchat] page.
To begin using the mailing lists, please subscribe. Subscribing allows you to post a message without having it sit in an authorization queue, and allows you to receive messages from others who are also subscribed to the mailing list.


=== IRC Networks ===
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Before you send a message, check to see if the topic has been raised in the past. To do this, use Google to search the archives.


All Ubuntu and Kubuntu channels are on the freenode network. The server address is 'irc.freenode.net', and the default port is '6667'.
=== Kubuntu users === <!--T:11-->
Use the command '/join #channelname' to join a channel. For example:
*'''Register:''' https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/kubuntu-users
<code>/join #kubuntu</code>
*'''Archive:''' https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/kubuntu-users


=== Kubuntu IRC Channels ===
=== Kubuntu development === <!--T:12-->
*'''Register:''' https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/kubuntu-devel
*'''Archive:'''  https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/kubuntu-devel


* #kubuntu:           The official Kubuntu Support channel
=== Kubuntu documentation === <!--T:13-->
* #kubuntu-offtopic:   For off-topic chatter with your fellow Kubuntu users
*'''Register:''' https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-doc
* #kubuntu-devel:      This is the channel where the developers hang out
*'''Archive:'''  https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/ubuntu-doc


== Application Help ==
=== Kubuntu IRC Channels === <!--T:14-->


In most KDE applications there is a 'Help' button in the toolbar that will lead you to the handbook. For general KDE documentation, see [http://www.kde.org/documentation KDE Documentation].
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#kubuntu            The official Kubuntu Support channel
Connect to #kubuntu on the web here: [irc://irc.ubuntu.com/kubuntu #kubuntu]
  #kubuntu-offtopic  For off-topic chatter with your fellow Kubuntu users
  #kubuntu-devel      This is the channel where the developers hang out


= Contribute =
=== Bug reporting === <!--T:16-->


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.
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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].


== Spreading the word ==
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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].


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.
=== Local Teams === <!--T:19-->


== Giving support ==
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If you want to meet other '''Kubuntu''' users in your area, look for a Local Ubuntu Community team (LoCo team for short) for you to join.


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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* [http://loco.ubuntu.com/ Loco portal]
* [https://wiki.ubuntu.com/LoCoTeams LoCo Team List wiki]


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].
=== Packaging and Development === <!--T:22-->


== Bug reporting ==
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Information about making [https://phabricator.kde.org/w/kubuntu/packaging/ packages] and helping to [https://wiki.kubuntu.org/Kubuntu/GettingInvolved/Development develop Kubuntu].
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].
 
For typical responses that you will likely get from upstream KDE developers, see [https://wiki.kubuntu.org/Kubuntu/Bugs/Responses 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.
 
* [http://loco.ubuntu.com/ Loco portal]
* [https://wiki.ubuntu.com/LoCoTeams LoCo Team List wiki]


== Packaging and Development ==
=== Translations === <!--T:24-->


Information about making [https://wiki.kubuntu.org/Kubuntu/GettingInvolved/Packaging packages] and helping to [https://wiki.kubuntu.org/Kubuntu/GettingInvolved/Development develop Kubuntu].
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'''Kubuntu''' welcomes all translators from all over the world. Translating '''Kubuntu''' helps to improve usage for people who are more comfortable with using their mother tongue. The required translations can be found here, [https://wiki.kubuntu.org/Kubuntu/Translations Kubuntu Translation].


== Translations ==
=== Testing === <!--T:26-->


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].
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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].


== Testing ==
=== Membership === <!--T:29-->


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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Have you found your spot in our community? Why don't you go grab an awesome Ubuntu Membership! Just follow this link: [https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Membership link]!


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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, the more vigorous and supported it becomes.

Giving support and getting it

Providing support is an awesome way to give back to the community because it is not required for you to have advanced skills or to 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 provide support and receive it in the IRC channels, through the Kubuntu Users Mailing List, or through the Kubuntu Forums, Ubuntu Forums, and KDE Forums.

Subscribe

To begin using the mailing lists, please subscribe. Subscribing allows you to post a message without having it sit in an authorization queue, and allows you to receive messages from others who are also subscribed to the mailing list.

Before you send a message, check to see if the topic has been raised in the past. To do this, use Google to search the archives.

Kubuntu users

Kubuntu development

Kubuntu documentation

Kubuntu IRC Channels

 #kubuntu            The official Kubuntu Support channel

Connect to #kubuntu on the web here: #kubuntu 

 #kubuntu-offtopic   For off-topic chatter with your fellow Kubuntu users
 #kubuntu-devel      This is the channel where the developers hang out

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) for you 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 to improve usage for people who are more comfortable with using 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.

Membership

Have you found your spot in our community? Why don't you go grab an awesome Ubuntu Membership! Just follow this link: link!

Return to Kubuntu Home

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