[Fedora-mentors-list] Introduction

[Marc Wiriadisastra]

Victor Skovorodnikov wrote:

> Greetings,
> 
> My name is Victor Skovorodnikov.  I have a Fedora 4 and I am very interested
> in Linux and would like to make a contribution to its software development. 
> The two main reasons for this are:
Welcome to Fedora 4 and the Mentors program.

> My biggest concern is whether my skills are good enough to make a
> contribution.  I studied Computer Science at the university of BC for three
> years that covered anything from basic programming to analysis of
> algorithms, databases, and computer architecture.  My website is a bit
> outdated but it might give you more information about me:
> http://www.victorsk.webhop.net  
> The password to view my resumes is 'bluesky'

Well you have good skills.  Certain things might not need those skills 
but might need others.  It really is up to you as to what you would like 
to do.

> 
> If there are any projects you are working on and think I can help, please
> let me know.  At work I am currently working with VC++ 6, SVG, JavaScript,
> and MapBasic(which is useless to Linux).  
> 
> I was actually doing some amateur development of a chess game in Java but
> have temporarily stopped its progress because I found a full-time job.  And
> I was thinking of suggesting a network chess game for Fedora's games
> section.  But my chess game uses RMI and although I've managed to make it
> work over the firewall, it requires a server to coordinate a game between
> two players so there would have to be a remote server holding board
> information of many many users and I am not sure on practicality of this.
> 
> I am willing to learn and put in as much effort as it is required to get the
> job done.  
> 
> Could you please tell me how much time you expect people you mentor to work
> on a package per week?  What is the time frame you allow for people to
> complete a project?
> 
It really does depend as to what you want to do. The mention from Chris 
as to enjoying what you are doing is very important.  If you aren't 
interested/enjoying what program you are monitoring you just don't get 
involved in it.

For example one program I'm interested in is not in extras and I'm 
learning on that.  Although there are a lot of different areas you can 
look at depending on your taste.

If you are interested in packaging and creating packages for this great 
distro
http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Extras

If you are interested in documentation 
http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/DocsProject

If you are interested in helping out with bugs 
http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/BugZappers

If you are interested in getting involved in the marketing of this great 
distro :) (slight bias)
http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Marketing

If you are interested in learning about how to contribute graphics.
http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/FedoraArt

Lastly and very importantly if you want to help out extending fedora 
with the fedora legacy group
http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Legacy


There should be documentation on each of the links on learning more and 
how to get involved.  My personal suggestion is you find out what 
interests you and get involved with it :)

Again welcome to the start of great addition to fedora.

Regards


Marc