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opened 2026-07-11 17:40:49 +00:00 by niknikovsky · 8 comments

niknikovsky commented

2026-07-11 17:40:49 +00:00

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Welcome Message & Introduction

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Hello @heyphilip(FAS profile)! Welcome to Fedora!

Before we begin, please subscribe to the Fedora join mailing list at fedora-join@lists.fedoraproject.org. We use this list for general discussion, and it is also where the community shares tasks that need help.

These links are a good read to begin with. They tell you what the Free/Open Source community is about, and then they'll introduce you to Fedora: what Fedora is all about, and what we do, and of course, how we do it:

Next, when you're ready, could you please introduce yourself (preferably on the list) so that the community can get to know you? (Interests, skills, anything you wish to say about yourself really).

Finally, could you let us know how you learned about the Fedora project? Was it from a colleague, or social media, for example?

If you have any questions at all, please ask! We'll use this ticket to keep in touch! :)

Get to know each other better

In addition, could you provide some information to understand your requirements better? (You can write them in the introduction, or answer here if you feel more comfortable).

For example:

your experience with Free/Open Source Software (FOSS) communities/ecosystems:
- have you participated in FOSS before, or is this the first time?
- how do you imagine your place in a FOSS community?
your background/skills, for example:
- community development and outreach, campaigning, journalism
- Operating System (Do you use GNU/Linux as your main OS? Is Fedora Linux your main distribution?)
- non-software development: design (Inkscape/Gimp/?), music/video/podcasting, marketing, language proficiency
- software development related: command line, version control: git/hg/svn/?, rpm/packaging, programming languages/frameworks/utilities, testing, infrastructure/sysadmin
your experience in communication platforms:
- have you used mailing lists before?
- what is your preferred real time chat platform?
- have you helped with moderating/administering forums?
how much time are you looking to/are you able to spend on volunteering (approximate hours per week)?

Remember that this is not a job interview at all. This is just an icebreaker to help all your new friends get to know you quicker. The better we know you, the better we can support you in identifying Fedora activities that promise to be relevant for you.

Please write how much/whatever you wish. :).

### Welcome Message & Introduction # Welcome Hello `@heyphilip`([FAS profile](https://accounts.fedoraproject.org/user/heyphilip/))! Welcome to Fedora! Before we begin, please subscribe to the [Fedora join mailing list at fedora-join@lists.fedoraproject.org](https://lists.fedoraproject.org/admin/lists/fedora-join.lists.fedoraproject.org/). We use this list for general discussion, and it is also where the community shares tasks that need help. These links are a good read to begin with. They tell you what the Free/Open Source community is about, and then they'll introduce you to Fedora: what Fedora is all about, and what we do, and of course, how we do it: - [What is Free Software: a quick video!](https://www.fsf.org/blogs/community/user-liberation-watch-and-share-our-new-video) - [Fedora's Mission and Foundations](https://docs.fedoraproject.org/en-US/project/) - [Fedora's Code of Conduct](https://docs.fedoraproject.org/en-US/project/code-of-conduct/) - [How is Fedora Organized?](https://docs.fedoraproject.org/en-US/project/orgchart/) - [Fedora's Current 12-18 Month Community Objectives](https://docs.fedoraproject.org/en-US/project/objectives/) - [Get started with badges!](https://docs.fedoraproject.org/en-US/fedora-join/welcome/badges/) - [How to be a successful contributor](https://docs.fedoraproject.org/en-US/fedora-join/contribute/successful-contributor/) Next, when you're ready, could you please introduce yourself (preferably on the list) so that the community can get to know you? (Interests, skills, anything you wish to say about yourself really). Finally, could you let us know how you learned about the Fedora project? Was it from a colleague, or social media, for example? If you have any questions at all, please ask! We'll use this ticket to keep in touch! :) ## Get to know each other better In addition, could you provide some information to understand your requirements better? (You can write them in the introduction, or answer here if you feel more comfortable). For example: - your experience with Free/Open Source Software (FOSS) communities/ecosystems: - have you participated in FOSS before, or is this the first time? - how do you imagine your place in a FOSS community? - your background/skills, for example: - community development and outreach, campaigning, journalism - Operating System (Do you use GNU/Linux as your main OS? Is Fedora Linux your main distribution?) - non-software development: design (Inkscape/Gimp/?), music/video/podcasting, marketing, language proficiency - software development related: command line, version control: git/hg/svn/?, rpm/packaging, programming languages/frameworks/utilities, testing, infrastructure/sysadmin - your experience in communication platforms: - have you used mailing lists before? - what is your preferred real time chat platform? - have you helped with moderating/administering forums? - how much time are you looking to/are you able to spend on volunteering (approximate hours per week)? Remember that this is not a job interview at all. This is just an icebreaker to help all your new friends get to know you quicker. The better we know you, the better we can support you in identifying Fedora activities that promise to be relevant for you. Please write how much/whatever you wish. :).

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2026-07-11 17:40:49 +00:00

heyphilip commented

2026-07-16 20:10:57 +00:00

Hey, I'm Philip from Kassel, Germany and I want to introduce myself.

I have no previous experience with FOSS communities or other online communities or forums, but I like the idea of open source and contributing. At the same time, I can improve my dev skills and practice my English.

I recently finished my apprenticeship as a software developer, so I already have some professional dev experience. At work, we use Angular, Java, Python, C/C++, and GitLab. We are working with embedded systems that run Linux. So the command line is my friend as well.

But to be honest, I have entry- to intermediate-level skills in these technologies.

After getting tired of Windows, I installed Fedora KDE on my desktop, and I am happy about this decision. I like the clean look and the responsiveness of the OS.

I also have a background in carpentry, so I have some experience in CAD, CNC programming, and manufacturing.

At the beginning, I would say I can spend about 2–4 hours volunteering. Maybe I can start with small tasks and see how it goes.

Hey, I'm Philip from Kassel, Germany and I want to introduce myself. I have no previous experience with FOSS communities or other online communities or forums, but I like the idea of open source and contributing. At the same time, I can improve my dev skills and practice my English. I recently finished my apprenticeship as a software developer, so I already have some professional dev experience. At work, we use Angular, Java, Python, C/C++, and GitLab. We are working with embedded systems that run Linux. So the command line is my friend as well. But to be honest, I have entry- to intermediate-level skills in these technologies. After getting tired of Windows, I installed Fedora KDE on my desktop, and I am happy about this decision. I like the clean look and the responsiveness of the OS. I also have a background in carpentry, so I have some experience in CAD, CNC programming, and manufacturing. At the beginning, I would say I can spend about 2–4 hours volunteering. Maybe I can start with small tasks and see how it goes.

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2026-07-16 20:11:56 +00:00

niknikovsky commented

2026-07-16 20:12:24 +00:00

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Hello,
Thank you for your response.
Do you know which team you want to join or are you still figuring everything out?

Hello, Thank you for your response. Do you know which team you want to join or are you still figuring everything out?

niknikovsky commented

2026-07-16 20:21:12 +00:00

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If you are still figuring out which teams to join, those are recommendations based on your response
The list below is AI generated

Fedora QA (Quality Assurance)
KDE SIG (Special Interest Group)
Fedora Packaging (Python / C++ / Command Line)

If you are still figuring out which teams to join, those are recommendations based on your response *The list below is AI generated* 1. Fedora QA (Quality Assurance) 2. KDE SIG (Special Interest Group) 3. Fedora Packaging (Python / C++ / Command Line)

heyphilip commented

2026-07-16 20:30:44 +00:00

Thank you for your suggestions. I wasn't sure which teams are available.

Is there a list of the different teams with an explanation of what they do?

Thank you for your suggestions. I wasn't sure which teams are available. Is there a list of the different teams with an explanation of what they do?

niknikovsky commented

2026-07-16 20:39:24 +00:00

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I believe that your best bet would be to look at one of those links:
https://docs.fedoraproject.org/en-US/project/orgchart/
https://whatcanidoforfedora.org/

I believe that your best bet would be to look at one of those links: https://docs.fedoraproject.org/en-US/project/orgchart/ https://whatcanidoforfedora.org/

heyphilip commented

2026-07-17 05:42:32 +00:00

I would go with your suggested points and maybe add software development and web development as well.

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2026-07-17 06:03:52 +00:00

niknikovsky commented

2026-07-17 07:45:44 +00:00

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Here are the documents for the teams
https://docs.fedoraproject.org/en-US/qa-docs/
https://docs.fedoraproject.org/en-US/kde/
https://docs.fedoraproject.org/en-US/package-maintainers/
https://docs.fedoraproject.org/en-US/engineering/

Here are the documents for the teams https://docs.fedoraproject.org/en-US/qa-docs/ https://docs.fedoraproject.org/en-US/kde/ https://docs.fedoraproject.org/en-US/package-maintainers/ https://docs.fedoraproject.org/en-US/engineering/

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2026-07-31 19:55:33 +00:00

niknikovsky commented

2026-07-31 19:55:37 +00:00

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Hello!
Just doing a quick check-in to see how you're settling in.
Are you stuck anywhere, or would you like some guidance on finding a team to join? Feel free to ask any questions!

Hello! Just doing a quick check-in to see how you're settling in. Are you stuck anywhere, or would you like some guidance on finding a team to join? Feel free to ask any questions!

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2026-07-31 20:47:20 +00:00