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opened 2024-11-20 15:03:59 +00:00 by ankursinha · 7 comments

ankursinha commented

2024-11-20 15:03:59 +00:00

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Welcome

Hello @mcaballero ! 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 Hello @mcaballero ! 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. :).

mcaballero commented

2024-11-21 04:57:15 +00:00

I did write an introduction via the mailing list:

https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/fedora-join@lists.fedoraproject.org/thread/IYIQ3C2C3CMLHFF5JUBFYY4NBW2QW3RK/

But to go into more detail, I do have experience with things outside of software development. I enjoy making music, and dabble in a few languages including French, Japanese, Spanish, and Korean.

The Fedora mailing list is my first time using a mailing list, but thankfully it hasn't been difficult to get a handle on.

I usually work in a CLI environment. Outside of web browsers, music production, and image/video editing I usually stick to developing with a combo of tmux and neovim. I have experience with the Linux programming interface, as well as web development using React. I also have experience programming in Python, Lua, and shell scripting with Bash.

I usually use Discord to communicate, but I'm going to try and branch out a bit and use Matrix for the time being.

I did write an introduction via the mailing list: https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/fedora-join@lists.fedoraproject.org/thread/IYIQ3C2C3CMLHFF5JUBFYY4NBW2QW3RK/ But to go into more detail, I do have experience with things outside of software development. I enjoy making music, and dabble in a few languages including French, Japanese, Spanish, and Korean. The Fedora mailing list is my first time using a mailing list, but thankfully it hasn't been difficult to get a handle on. I usually work in a CLI environment. Outside of web browsers, music production, and image/video editing I usually stick to developing with a combo of tmux and neovim. I have experience with the Linux programming interface, as well as web development using React. I also have experience programming in Python, Lua, and shell scripting with Bash. I usually use Discord to communicate, but I'm going to try and branch out a bit and use Matrix for the time being.

ankursinha commented

2024-11-21 10:36:39 +00:00

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Metadata Update from @ankursinha:

Issue untagged with: C: Introduction requested
Issue tagged with: S: Introduced myself, S: Subscribed

**Metadata Update from @ankursinha**: - Issue **un**tagged with: C: Introduction requested - Issue tagged with: S: Introduced myself, S: Subscribed

ankursinha commented

2024-11-21 10:41:04 +00:00

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That's great. I'm also a vim/tmux user (but I use tmux inside byobu). I went looking and found a bunch of vim like/vim inspired tools for other bits too---qutebrowser/zathura/vimiv/etc.

There's quite a bit of development in Fedora. Most of it will either be related to community infra or package maintenance. Do take a look around and see what you like, and please do let us know if we can help in any way.

That's great. I'm also a vim/tmux user (but I use tmux inside [byobu](https://packages.fedoraproject.org/pkgs/byobu/byobu/)). I went looking and found a bunch of vim like/vim inspired tools for other bits too---[qutebrowser](https://packages.fedoraproject.org/pkgs/qutebrowser/qutebrowser)/[zathura](https://packages.fedoraproject.org/pkgs/zathura/zathura)/[vimiv](https://packages.fedoraproject.org/pkgs/vimiv-qt/vimiv-qt)/etc. There's quite a bit of development in Fedora. Most of it will either be related to community infra or package maintenance. Do take a look around and see what you like, and please do let us know if we can help in any way.

theprogram commented

2025-02-08 03:16:05 +00:00

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Hi Michael,

Sorry we have not contacted you sooner.

How have you found working around the Fedora ecosystem?

Are you still running Fedora on your Framework?

If we can do anything for you please let us know.'

Regards,
Mat

Hi Michael, Sorry we have not contacted you sooner. How have you found working around the Fedora ecosystem? Are you still running Fedora on your Framework? If we can do anything for you please let us know.' Regards, Mat

theprogram commented

2025-02-08 03:16:16 +00:00

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Metadata Update from @theprogram:

Issue tagged with: C: Progress check 1

**Metadata Update from @theprogram**: - Issue tagged with: C: Progress check 1

mcaballero commented

2025-02-27 10:51:22 +00:00

Hi Michael,

Sorry we have not contacted you sooner.

How have you found working around the Fedora ecosystem?

Are you still running Fedora on your Framework?

If we can do anything for you please let us know.'

Regards,
Mat

No worries. To be honest, I haven't had much time to explore around the ecosystem due to college. But I have still been using the Sway spin of Fedora41 on my Framework and have been enjoying it.

With the term ending, I suppose I could use some pointers on how to start getting involved more with the Fedora Project so that I can get rolling during the downtime between terms.

> Hi Michael, > > Sorry we have not contacted you sooner. > > How have you found working around the Fedora ecosystem? > > Are you still running Fedora on your Framework? > > If we can do anything for you please let us know.' > > Regards, > Mat No worries. To be honest, I haven't had much time to explore around the ecosystem due to college. But I have still been using the Sway spin of Fedora41 on my Framework and have been enjoying it. With the term ending, I suppose I could use some pointers on how to start getting involved more with the Fedora Project so that I can get rolling during the downtime between terms.

aggraxis commented

2025-03-01 21:22:07 +00:00

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I spend a great deal of time just lurking in the different team channels on matrix. The channel finder has a listing of different places where the various teams hang out and do their thing. You will find that some of us frequent several of these channels, and some folks focus on maybe two or three. There isn't a strictly 'right' answer aside from go at your own pace and ease a little bit out of your comfort zone. The folks you will meet are very friendly for the most part, and you will discover a wide variety of skillets and talents on display across the community.

Each team also has a mailing list that you can join and introduce yourself. Some teams have a 'process', others not so much. The great news here is that everyone is excited to meet you and show you what's going on.

Edit: I forgot to mention that I am a fellow Framework owner. Intel 12th gen. Absolutely love mine.

I think the best thing you could do is explore the community and get to know people. One of our core focus concepts is 'Friends', and I feel like people plug in more naturally as they build relationships within the community. I spend a great deal of time just lurking in the different team channels on matrix. The channel finder has a listing of different places where the various teams hang out and do their thing. You will find that some of us frequent several of these channels, and some folks focus on maybe two or three. There isn't a strictly 'right' answer aside from go at your own pace and ease a little bit out of your comfort zone. The folks you will meet are very friendly for the most part, and you will discover a wide variety of skillets and talents on display across the community. Each team also has a mailing list that you can join and introduce yourself. Some teams have a 'process', others not so much. The great news here is that everyone is excited to meet you and show you what's going on. Edit: I forgot to mention that I am a fellow Framework owner. Intel 12th gen. Absolutely love mine.