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

# Welcome Hello @zeffar ! 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. :).

zeffar commented

2024-11-01 14:15:48 +00:00

Hello!
your experience with Free/Open Source Software (FOSS) communities/ecosystems:

I've done some small PRs for a FOSS ecosystem specializing in wind turbine controllers, but nothing related to operating systems.
I don't have a clear image in mind of my place in this community, but I sure do hope I'll be able to help :)

your background/skills:

I've worked at Google as a software engineering intern on an embedded research project.
I'm currently a 2nd year CS student in Bucharerst, Romania
I do use Linux primarily, on my laptop I'm running Fedora with KDE and on my PC I have a dual boot with Fedora Gnome and a highly customized Windows 10, which I use for gaming. I have used the following distros in the past, before settling on Fedora: OpenSUSE, Gentoo, Manjaro, Mint, Alpine (for a server), Ubuntu.
I'm comfortable with git and I can learn other version controls if needed
My main programming languages are C, C++, Python

your experience in communication platforms:

Never used a mailing list before, but I'll learn
I don't have a favorite real-time chat platform, I'll use whatever the majority here uses
I've administered forums and large discord servers (20k+ members, STEM related)

how much time are you looking to/are you able to spend on volunteering (approximate hours per week)?
It will depend on how enjoyable the projects are, so anywhere between 2 - 20 h/week

Hello! **your experience with Free/Open Source Software (FOSS) communities/ecosystems:** - I've done some small PRs for a FOSS ecosystem specializing in wind turbine controllers, but nothing related to operating systems. - I don't have a clear image in mind of my place in this community, but I sure do hope I'll be able to help :) **your background/skills:** - I've worked at Google as a software engineering intern on an embedded research project. - I'm currently a 2nd year CS student in Bucharerst, Romania - I do use Linux primarily, on my laptop I'm running Fedora with KDE and on my PC I have a dual boot with Fedora Gnome and a highly customized Windows 10, which I use for gaming. I have used the following distros in the past, before settling on Fedora: OpenSUSE, Gentoo, Manjaro, Mint, Alpine (for a server), Ubuntu. - I'm comfortable with git and I can learn other version controls if needed - My main programming languages are C, C++, Python **your experience in communication platforms:** - Never used a mailing list before, but I'll learn - I don't have a favorite real-time chat platform, I'll use whatever the majority here uses - I've administered forums and large discord servers (20k+ members, STEM related) **how much time are you looking to/are you able to spend on volunteering (approximate hours per week)?** It will depend on how enjoyable the projects are, so anywhere between 2 - 20 h/week

ankursinha commented

2024-11-19 10:07:38 +00:00

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Hi @zeffar , how are you doing? Is there anything we can help with?

zeffar commented

2024-12-03 08:38:53 +00:00

Hello!
I haven't had time to browse though most of the communities here due to my work but I'd love to dive in and help with whatever I can.
Knowing a bit about my background (to also be noted that I enjoy toying around with Reinforcement Learning and general AI), where do you think would be a good direction to head towards, @ankursinha ? I'm looking forward to any kind of technical contribution that I'm suited for.

Hello! I haven't had time to browse though most of the communities here due to my work but I'd love to dive in and help with whatever I can. Knowing a bit about my background (to also be noted that I enjoy toying around with Reinforcement Learning and general AI), where do you think would be a good direction to head towards, @ankursinha ? I'm looking forward to any kind of technical contribution that I'm suited for.

theprogram commented

2025-02-08 05:29:12 +00:00

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Metadata Update from @theprogram:

Issue untagged with: C: Introduction requested
Issue tagged with: C: Progress check 1, C: Progress check 2, S: Introduced myself

**Metadata Update from @theprogram**: - Issue **un**tagged with: C: Introduction requested - Issue tagged with: C: Progress check 1, C: Progress check 2, S: Introduced myself

theprogram commented

2025-02-08 05:31:49 +00:00

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Hi Zeffar,

Sorry we didn't get back to you sooner.

How have you found the Fedora ecosystem? Did you find a group to interest you?

There are some considerations regarding AI at Fedora, I can try and look them up for you if you can't find them.

Let us know if you need anything and we'll try more this time. Do put a 'tag' up with needs response will help us see you better.

Regards,
Mat

Hi Zeffar, Sorry we didn't get back to you sooner. How have you found the Fedora ecosystem? Did you find a group to interest you? There are some considerations regarding AI at Fedora, I can try and look them up for you if you can't find them. Let us know if you need anything and we'll try more this time. Do put a 'tag' up with needs response will help us see you better. Regards, Mat

zeffar commented

2025-02-08 06:11:57 +00:00

Hi!

Unfortunately I didn't make the time to get interested in the groups of the ecosystem, but I just finished my exams so I have some spare time.

On the flip side, I've been working on some wayland tools for multi-minitor set-ups, as already existing tools such as ydotool are severely lacking compared to their xorg counterparts.

My question about general guidance still stands, I'd appreciate a bit of directional input, as I'm still not a FOSS veteran.

All the best!

Hi! Unfortunately I didn't make the time to get interested in the groups of the ecosystem, but I just finished my exams so I have some spare time. On the flip side, I've been working on some wayland tools for multi-minitor set-ups, as already existing tools such as ydotool are severely lacking compared to their xorg counterparts. My question about general guidance still stands, I'd appreciate a bit of directional input, as I'm still not a FOSS veteran. All the best!

theprogram commented

2025-02-09 03:32:19 +00:00

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Hi Zeffar,

Multi-monitors for Wayland eh, yes that will be a great contribution.
There isa thread on ask Fedora https://discussion.fedoraproject.org/t/fedora-41-and-two-monitors/144045/5 which may be related ... Do you know what is going on with how the system 'chooses' which monitor to display on?

To me it sound like you have great ideas and projects - we need to help you get connected to people working on similar things. I'll look into that in the next few days.

Do you have your projects up on GitLab or packaged in the COPR? https://copr.fedorainfracloud.org/

Are you on Matrix?

Best regards,
Mat

Hi Zeffar, Multi-monitors for Wayland eh, yes that will be a great contribution. There isa thread on ask Fedora https://discussion.fedoraproject.org/t/fedora-41-and-two-monitors/144045/5 which may be related ... Do you know what is going on with how the system 'chooses' which monitor to display on? To me it sound like you have great ideas and projects - we need to help you get connected to people working on similar things. I'll look into that in the next few days. Do you have your projects up on GitLab or packaged in the COPR? https://copr.fedorainfracloud.org/ Are you on Matrix? Best regards, Mat

zeffar commented

2025-02-09 07:13:50 +00:00

Hey,

I'm not particularly familiar with how KWin and Libdrm function under the hood yet but I'm looking into it. Thanks for the threads!

I don't have my projects up on any of the two, I'm currently working on a PR for ydotool on github instead.

If you'd be so kind, though, I'd love to get connected to the people working on PipeWire and contribute there :)
I've been struggling a lot with configuring multiple audio profiles on separate sinks and seamlessly transitioning between them so I want to learn how it functions on a lower level and help with making a more easy to use UI

I am on Matrix, yes: @zeffar:fedora.im

All the best!

Hey, I'm not particularly familiar with how KWin and Libdrm function under the hood yet but I'm looking into it. Thanks for the threads! I don't have my projects up on any of the two, I'm currently working on a PR for ydotool on github instead. If you'd be so kind, though, I'd love to get connected to the people working on PipeWire and contribute there :) I've been struggling a lot with configuring multiple audio profiles on separate sinks and seamlessly transitioning between them so I want to learn how it functions on a lower level and help with making a more easy to use UI I am on Matrix, yes: @zeffar:fedora.im All the best!

theprogram commented

2025-02-09 08:13:56 +00:00

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Ok, Wow! PipeWire is not rumoured to be easy!
They do have a reputation of being collaborative and open to
contribution though.

PipeWire is upstream of Fedora, so Fedora will have a package maintainer
and people may contribute but it is essentially a separate project.
There will be a package maintainer who you may be interested in talking
with. You can find their details at
https://packages.fedoraproject.org/pkgs/pipewire/pipewire/

Become acquainted with the related packages and you could start to think
about how to improve the Fedora PipeWire experience.

PipeWire is developed at https://gitlab.freedesktop.org/pipewire/pipewire/
I do not have any contacts there. I would recommend studying up and
getting well acquainted before introducing yourself. Once you feel
familiar with their development you could approach them and see what
they need from a new contributor.

I also found a PipeWire Guide, which could be a great way to contribute
while learning the ropes.

Within Fedora though we do have docs
https://docs.fedoraproject.org/en-US/docs/ for authoritative information
and a wiki for development purposes
https://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Fedora_Project_Wiki
You could consider writing or adding to these documentation portals
while you learn more about PipeWire development.

You could also reach out on the discussion.fedoraproject.org it does not
look like much to do with audio or PipeWire is on Matrix.

Well that is a ton of work! So no need to rush, have a look around and
I'll check in with you in a couple of weeks.

EDIT: there is also the PipeWire docs at https://docs.pipewire.org/devel/page_tutorial1.html

Cheers,

Mat

On 9/2/25 17:43, George Manolachi wrote:

zeffar added a new comment to an issue you are following:
``
Hey,

I'm not particularly familiar with how KWin and Libdrm function under the hood yet but I'm looking into it. Thanks for the threads!

I don't have my projects up on any of the two, I'm currently working on a PR for ydotool on github instead.

If you'd be so kind, though, I'd love to get connected to the people working on PipeWire and contribute there :)
I've been struggling a lot with configuring multiple audio profiles on separate sinks and seamlessly transitioning between them so I want to learn how it functions on a lower level and help with making a more easy to use UI

I am on Matrix, yes: @zeffar:fedora.im

All the best!
``

To reply, visit the link below or just reply to this email
https://pagure.io/fedora-join/WelcomeToFedora/issue/29

Ok, Wow! PipeWire is not rumoured to be easy! They do have a reputation of being collaborative and open to contribution though. PipeWire is upstream of Fedora, so Fedora will have a package maintainer and people may contribute but it is essentially a separate project. There will be a package maintainer who you may be interested in talking with. You can find their details at https://packages.fedoraproject.org/pkgs/pipewire/pipewire/ Become acquainted with the related packages and you could start to think about how to improve the Fedora PipeWire experience. PipeWire is developed at https://gitlab.freedesktop.org/pipewire/pipewire/ I do not have any contacts there. I would recommend studying up and getting well acquainted before introducing yourself. Once you feel familiar with their development you could approach them and see what they need from a new contributor. I also found a PipeWire Guide, which could be a great way to contribute while learning the ropes. Within Fedora though we do have docs https://docs.fedoraproject.org/en-US/docs/ for authoritative information and a wiki for development purposes https://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Fedora_Project_Wiki You could consider writing or adding to these documentation portals while you learn more about PipeWire development. You could also reach out on the discussion.fedoraproject.org it does not look like much to do with audio or PipeWire is on Matrix. Well that is a ton of work! So no need to rush, have a look around and I'll check in with you in a couple of weeks. EDIT: there is also the PipeWire docs at https://docs.pipewire.org/devel/page_tutorial1.html Cheers, Mat On 9/2/25 17:43, George Manolachi wrote: > zeffar added a new comment to an issue you are following: > `` > Hey, > > I'm not particularly familiar with how KWin and Libdrm function under the hood yet but I'm looking into it. Thanks for the threads! > > I don't have my projects up on any of the two, I'm currently working on a PR for ydotool on github instead. > > If you'd be so kind, though, I'd love to get connected to the people working on PipeWire and contribute there :) > I've been struggling a lot with configuring multiple audio profiles on separate sinks and seamlessly transitioning between them so I want to learn how it functions on a lower level and help with making a more easy to use UI > > I am on Matrix, yes: @zeffar:fedora.im > > All the best! > `` > > To reply, visit the link below or just reply to this email > https://pagure.io/fedora-join/WelcomeToFedora/issue/29

theprogram commented

2025-03-12 12:55:01 +00:00

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Hi Zeffar,
Did you manage to get a hold of anyone in Pipewire?
I'm seeing a number of Pipewire and audio issues come up in discussion.fedoraproject.org have you thought about writing any docs on teh subject?

All the best, just let us know if we can do anything for you.
Mat.

Hi Zeffar, Did you manage to get a hold of anyone in Pipewire? I'm seeing a number of Pipewire and audio issues come up in discussion.fedoraproject.org have you thought about writing any docs on teh subject? All the best, just let us know if we can do anything for you. Mat.

theprogram commented

2025-03-12 12:55:19 +00:00

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Metadata Update from @theprogram:

Issue tagged with: C: Progress check 3 - Final

**Metadata Update from @theprogram**: - Issue tagged with: C: Progress check 3 - Final

zeffar commented

2025-03-28 06:55:38 +00:00

Hi Mat! After diving deep into how pipewire works I ended up localizing the problem I had to be between Nvidia and Wayland. I have since then switched to an AMD GPU and the problems I wanted to solve are no longer existent haha.
I'll look around again for some other things to do (I take suggestions too) since pipewire seems to be working perfectly on my end.

Hi Mat! After diving deep into how pipewire works I ended up localizing the problem I had to be between Nvidia and Wayland. I have since then switched to an AMD GPU and the problems I wanted to solve are no longer existent haha. I'll look around again for some other things to do (I take suggestions too) since pipewire seems to be working perfectly on my end.

theprogram commented

2025-03-31 02:15:12 +00:00

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Would you like to help out with some docs for gaming? We need someone on KDE to test a few commands and take some screenshots? We are talking on Matrix, chat.fedoraproject.org in the gaming channel #gaming:fedoraproject.org

Another new contributer Martin (Aiant) has done this so far https://gitlab.com/morenomartinesteban96/adoc-tutorials/-/blob/main/steam/01-install.adoc

Would you like to help out with some docs for gaming? We need someone on KDE to test a few commands and take some screenshots? We are talking on Matrix, chat.fedoraproject.org in the gaming channel #gaming:fedoraproject.org Another new contributer Martin (Aiant) has done this so far https://gitlab.com/morenomartinesteban96/adoc-tutorials/-/blob/main/steam/01-install.adoc

zeffar commented

2025-03-31 05:36:04 +00:00

Sounds good! My current config is Fedora KDE on my laptop and Bazzite KDE on my PC. I mainly game on my PC instead of my laptop but I'd be happy to help out! I've also found out there is little documentation on overclocking/undervolting GPUs for gaming so maybe I can poke around too. I'll join the Matrix channel when I get back into the country this week, thanks!

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