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| | (define-module (www contribute)
#:export (contribute))
(define contribute
'(html (@ (lang "en"))
(head (meta (@ (charset "utf-8")))
(meta (@ (name "author")
(content "GuixSD Contributors")))
(meta (@ (name "description")
(content
"GuixSD is GNU's advanced system distribution. GNU is an operating system which respects the freedom of computer users. You are free to run the system for any purpose, study how it works, improve it, and share it with the whole world.")))
(meta (@ (name "keywords")
(content
"GNU, FSF, Free Software Foundation, Linux, Emacs, GCC, Unix, Free Software, Libre Software, Operating System, GNU Kernel, GNU Hurd, GUix Package Manager, Guile Scheme, Functional package management")))
(meta (@ (name "viewport")
(content "width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0")))
(link (@ (type "text/css")
(rel "stylesheet")
(href "/software/guix/static/base/css/base.css")))
(link (@ (type "text/css")
(rel "stylesheet")
(href "/software/guix/static/base/css/article.css")))
(link (@ (type "image/png")
(rel "icon")
(href "/software/guix/static/base/img/favicon.png")))
(link (@ (rel "license") (href "Pending...")))
(title "Contribute - GuixSD"))
(body (div (@ (class "message-box msg-info"))
(span (@ (class "msg-label")) "Note")
" The Guix System Distribution (GuixSD) is alpha software. This means it is not production-ready. It may contain bugs and lack important features. But more than a disclaimer, this is an invitation to join us in improving it. See "
(a (@ (href "/software/guix/contribute/"))
"Contributing")
", for more information. We hope you can soon switch to GuixSD without fear. ")
(div (@ (id "header-box"))
(a (@ (id "logo") (href "/software/guix/"))
(img (@ (src "/software/guix/static/base/img/GuixSD-logo.png")
(alt "GuixSD"))))
(ul (@ (id "site-nav"))
(li (a (@ (href "/software/guix/download/"))
"Download"))
(li (a (@ (href "/software/guix/package-list.html"))
"Packages"))
(li (a (@ (href "/software/guix/help/")) "Help"))
(li (a (@ (href "/software/guix/contribute/"))
"Contribute"))
(li (a (@ (href "/software/guix/donate/"))
"Donate"))
(li (a (@ (href "/software/guix/about/"))
"About"))))
(div (@ (id "content-box"))
(article
(h1 "Contribute")
(p " The Guix System Distribution is a large project developed mostly by volunteers from all around the world. You are welcome to join us in the "
(a (@ (href "http://lists.gnu.org/mailman/listinfo/guix-devel"))
"development mailing list")
" or in the "
(a (@ (href "http://webchat.freenode.net/?channels=%23guix"))
"#guix channel")
" in IRC Freenode. Tell us how would you like to help, and we will do our best to guide you. ")
(div (@ (class "text-center"))
(div (@ (class "summary-box"))
(h2 (@ (id "pms"))
"Project Management System")
(p " We use "
(a (@ (href "https://savannah.gnu.org/"))
"Savannah")
" as the central point for development, maintenance and distribution of the Guix System Distribution and GNU Guix. ")
(p " The source files for all the components of the project, including software, webiste, documentation, and artwork, are available in various repositories in Savannah. ")
(a (@ (href "https://savannah.gnu.org/projects/guix")
(class "hlink-more-dark"))
" Get the source"))
(div (@ (class "summary-box"))
(h2 (@ (id "art")) "Art")
(p " We are always looking for artists to help us design and improve user interfaces, and create multimedia material for documentation, presentations, and promotional items. ")
(p " The artwork used in the different components of the project is available in the "
(a (@ (href "http://git.savannah.gnu.org/cgit/guix/guix-artwork.git"))
" guix-artwork")
" repository. ")
(a (@ (href "http://lists.gnu.org/mailman/listinfo/guix-devel")
(class "hlink-more-dark"))
" Contribute"))
(div (@ (class "summary-box"))
(h2 (@ (id "documentation"))
"Documentation")
(p " You can read the "
(a (@ (href "/software/guix/help/"))
"project documentation")
" already available in the system and in the website, and help us identify any errors or omissions. Creating new manuals, tutorials, and blog entries will also help users and developers discover what we do. ")
(p " Helping improve the documentation of the "
(a (@ (href "/software/guix/packages/"))
"packaged software")
" is another way to contribute. ")
(a (@ (href "http://lists.gnu.org/mailman/listinfo/guix-devel")
(class "hlink-more-dark"))
" Start writing"))
(div (@ (class "summary-box"))
(h2 (@ (id "packages")) "Packages")
(p " Hundreds of software, documentation, and assets need to be packaged to make it easier for users to install their favorite tools with the Guix package manager, and be productive using the system. ")
(p " Information on how to add packages to the distribution can be found "
(a (@ (href "/software/guix/manual/guix.html#Packaging-Guidelines"))
" in the manual")
". ")
(a (@ (href "http://lists.gnu.org/mailman/listinfo/guix-devel")
(class "hlink-more-dark"))
" Send a new package"))
(div (@ (class "summary-box"))
(h2 (@ (id "programming")) "Programming")
(p " We use "
(a (@ (href "/software/guile/"))
"GNU Guile")
" as the main programming and extension language for the components of the system. ")
(p " You will find it useful to browse the "
(a (@ (href "/software/guile/manual"))
"Guile's manual")
" or other "
(a (@ (href "http://schemers.org/Documents/#intro-texts"))
"introductory material about Scheme")
". Also, make sure to read the "
(a (@ (href "http://git.savannah.gnu.org/cgit/guix.git/tree/HACKING"))
" HACKING")
" files for more details on the development setup, as well as the coding and cooperation conventions used in the project. ")
(a (@ (href "http://lists.gnu.org/mailman/listinfo/guix-devel")
(class "hlink-more-dark"))
" Send a new patch"))
(div (@ (class "summary-box"))
(h2 (@ (id "sysadmin"))
"System Administration")
(p " Our system infrastructure makes it possible for all the contributors to communicate and collaborate in the project, and users to be able to download and install packages. Help us keep the system up and running smoothly. ")
(p " You can also "
(a (@ (href "/software/guix/donate/"))
"donate hardware or hosting")
". ")
(a (@ (href "http://lists.gnu.org/mailman/listinfo/guix-devel")
(class "hlink-more-dark"))
" Contribute"))
(div (@ (class "summary-box"))
(h2 (@ (id "testing"))
"Test and Bug Reports")
(p " Install the software and send feedback to the community about your experience. Help the project reporting bugs. ")
(p " Before reporting a bug, please check whether the bug is already "
(a (@ (href "http://debbugs.gnu.org/guix"))
"in the bug database")
". See "
(a (@ (href "http://debbugs.gnu.org/Developer.html"))
"the developer information page")
" for more information on how to manipulate bug reports. ")
(a (@ (href "https://lists.gnu.org/mailman/listinfo/bug-guix")
(class "hlink-more-dark"))
" Report a bug"))
(div (@ (class "summary-box"))
(h2 (@ (id "translation")) "Translation")
(p " You can help us translate software and documentation to your language. The main components of the Guix System Distribution, including the Guix package manager, can be translated in the "
(a (@ (href "http://translationproject.org/"))
"Translation Project")
". ")
(p " Other "
(a (@ (href "/software/guix/packages/"))
"software packaged ")
" for the system may have their own translation tools. Visit their websites and help translate. ")
(a (@ (href "http://translationproject.org/")
(class "hlink-more-dark"))
"Start translating")))
(h2 (@ (id "resources"))
"Other resources for contributors")
(p " Documents, supporting material of previous talks, and auxiliary information useful to hackers and maintainers is available at "
(a (@ (href "http://git.savannah.gnu.org/cgit/guix/maintenance.git"))
" git://git.sv.gnu.org/guix/maintenance.git")
". ")))
(div (@ (id "footer-box"))
" copyleft 2015 GuixSD "
(a (@ (href "/software/guix/contribute/")
(class "hlink-yellow"))
" Contributors")
". Made with "
(span (@ (class "metta")) "♥")
" by humans. "))))
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