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One of the best means of contributing to Ubuntu is by helping to package the thousands of different free software applications available. To get involved in this effort, we have the MOTU project (which stands for Masters Of The Universe). This team helps to train new packagers and get everyone up to speed maintaining software in Ubuntu. One of the best means of contributing to Ubuntu is by helping to keep the thousands of different free software applications in form of Ubuntu packages in shape. To get involved in this effort, we have the MOTU project (which stands for Masters Of The Universe). This team helps to train new packagers and get everyone up to speed maintaining software in Ubuntu.
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 1. Before getting started, you should read [[UbuntuDevelopment|how the Ubuntu system works]], this will help you get an idea how the different pieces fit together. ([[UbuntuDevelopment/UsingDevelopmentReleases]] explains how to safely make use of the latest development release for your own development environment.) Definitely check out [[UbuntuDevelopment/KnowledgeBase]] for a good list of in-depth guides, tutorials and guidelines.
 1. You should read the [[PackagingGuide]], [[MOTU/Contributing]], and play with the tools described in [[PackagingGuide/Recipes]]. (Also check out the [[MOTU/Videos|MOTU Videos]].)
 1. The [[PackagingGuide]] is your friend on your MOTU journey. It gives you a nice overview over how packaging works generally. Particularly [[PackagingGuide/Recipes]] is a good start, as you get to play around with the tools a bit. To get a first impression, you also might want to check out the [[MOTU/Videos|MOTU Videos]].
 1. Once you are a bit more familiar with the tools and the general concepts behind Packaging, you might want to check out [[MOTU/Contributing]] and see how the team works.
 1. To get started and acticely participate in Ubuntu development, you need a development environment running the latest Ubuntu release: [[UbuntuDevelopment/UsingDevelopmentReleases]] explains how to safely do that.
 1. If you ever get stuck with any of Ubuntu's development processes, you should consult [[UbuntuDevelopment|the Ubuntu Development overview]], this will help you get an idea how the different pieces fit together. Definitely check out [[UbuntuDevelopment/KnowledgeBase]] for a good list of in-depth guides, tutorials and guidelines.

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Next MOTU Meeting (details)

Thursday, December 6th 2012, 16:00 UTC

Next Packaging Training Session (details)

TBD

Getting Started With MOTU

One of the best means of contributing to Ubuntu is by helping to keep the thousands of different free software applications in form of Ubuntu packages in shape. To get involved in this effort, we have the MOTU project (which stands for Masters Of The Universe). This team helps to train new packagers and get everyone up to speed maintaining software in Ubuntu.

This guide helps you get started in MOTU quickly and easy. If you get stuck at any point, see MOTU/Contact for how to get help.

  1. The PackagingGuide is your friend on your MOTU journey. It gives you a nice overview over how packaging works generally. Particularly PackagingGuide/Recipes is a good start, as you get to play around with the tools a bit. To get a first impression, you also might want to check out the MOTU Videos.

  2. Once you are a bit more familiar with the tools and the general concepts behind Packaging, you might want to check out MOTU/Contributing and see how the team works.

  3. To get started and acticely participate in Ubuntu development, you need a development environment running the latest Ubuntu release: UbuntuDevelopment/UsingDevelopmentReleases explains how to safely do that.

  4. If you ever get stuck with any of Ubuntu's development processes, you should consult the Ubuntu Development overview, this will help you get an idea how the different pieces fit together. Definitely check out UbuntuDevelopment/KnowledgeBase for a good list of in-depth guides, tutorials and guidelines.

  5. While studying the PackagingGuide, don't hesitate to ask for help in the #ubuntu-motu IRC channel and attend the periodic Packaging/Training sessions in #ubuntu-classroom.

  6. Once you have gotten the hang of a few packages, why not fix an existing bug or review the harvest list of opportunities? For a more advanced test of your skills, try to package something new.

  7. Subscribe to the ubuntu-motu-mentors mailing list.

  8. Once you have produced a new package or one that fixes a bug, you are ready to get it reviewed! Read about the Sponsorship Process, and get follow the instructions given on that page.

Optional:

  1. If you don't have a weblog yet, create one and blog about your progress as a MOTU.
  2. Add your blog to http://ubuntuweblogs.org by following these instructions.

  3. Keep a copy of playbook.pdf near to remind you about this whole process.


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