HelpingKubuntu

How to help Kubuntu

We are a community project and always need help.

First thing is to make yourself a wiki page, register on [http://launchpad.net/people/ launchpad] and introduce yourself on [https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/kubuntu-devel/ the kubuntu-devel mailing list] or IRC channel.

There are then several possible ways to help.

Packaging

• Make packages. Learning how to make Debian packages takes a couple evenings of reading and playing about, then years of experience to perfect your skills, but it is nevertheless a valuable skill. See KubuntuSuggestedPackages on ideas for things to package. Make sure there isn't already a package

  • in Debian (http://packages.debian.org)

  • on its way to Debian (http://bugs.debian.org/wnpp)

  • Kubuntu (http://packages.ubuntu.com)

  • on its way to Kubuntu (http://revu.tauware.de/)

Once you've made a few packages you can apply for MOTU (Masters of the Universe) which means you get to upload your packages yourself without having to get others to upload them.

Any existing MOTU can help by reviewing new packages as people make them.

It would be useful to have some people who are also Debian Developers, meaning our changes can go back to Debian. [:MOTU/Packages/Packaging/Kubuntu] will get you started.

It's important also to make sure packages are kept up to date with their authors and Debian.

Programming

We need people to program a number of utilities.

Documentation/Translation

• We need documentation to cover a number of areas. For a list of docs currently in development see KubuntuDocs or doc.ubuntu.com. Take a look at what we're working on, perhaps there is something you would like to write? Feel free to contact any of the Docteam, see DocteamCommunications for more info.

• Translate. KDE stuff should be in Rosetta soon, available for translation.

Testing

• We need brave skilled users who can help test the upcoming Kubuntu releases, find bugs and report problems with installation and upgrading. Feel free to contact the KubuntuTesters team and join it.

Bug Triage

We have too many beasties open in [http://launchpad.net/bugs Launchpad]; please sort through them, marking duplicates, closing ones which have been fixed and confirming those that are still a problem. Fixing beasties is very welcome too.

Artwork

Suggestions for:

• Backgrounds?
• about:konqueror screens?
• KDM/KSplash themes?
• Cool Konqi poses?

Please send them in. See KubuntuArtwork for more information.

Privileged People

• MOTU who can review and upload packages include JonathanRiddell (Riddell), StephanHermann (\sh), Loic (pef), RaphaelPinson (raphink), MartinMeredith (mez), PatrickDavies (jpatrick), AnthonyMercatante (Tonio_), ZhengPengHou (freeflying).

• The [:MOTU/Teams/Kubuntu:MOTU KDE]. Would be nice to have more

Contact

IRC: #kubuntu-devel on freenode IRC network. (irc.ubuntu.com / irc.kde.org)

There is also the [http://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/kubuntu-devel kubuntu-devel mailing list].