Free software is a new concept for many users, so we have created this
page to provide some education regarding the ethic of software freedom.
People often receive such great benefits from free software that they would like
to contribute something back, so that others can
benefit
as they have. There are
several ways that GNU-Darwinists can
help
the Distribution:
- Become a GNU-Darwin Developer
If you have ported free
software
to Darwin, then use the ports system
to make a package. If you make a novel, unique, or significant source
code contribution, then we will add you as developer, release your
package, and give you CVS access so that you can upload the source code
to the project. Other significant contributions, such as documentation
are also considered. Join the
SourceForge, then send
us your user
name and what you want to contribute. If you would like to put your
documentation on line immediately, then you can submit it to the documentation
tracker.
- Report a bug
We like criticism! Please post all constructive suggestions to one
of the on-line forums, such as the
support or feature
request channel, the bug tracker,
one of the web
forums or email
lists.
- Tell us what's news!
Most of us are not Darwin
committers, and like everyone, we could use a clue now and then ;-}.
Please feel free to post news items to our news tracker or any
of the on line forums. If you are excited about what we are doing, then
you should submit a story to any site on our press page and
anywhere else you can think of.
- Donate hardware
Intelligent hardware contributions, such as new computers, RAM,
useful hard drives, DVDR* and CDR* packs are certainly welcome, and they will also
help the Distribution to accellerate our development efforts. We will
also consider bringing GNU-Darwin to new platforms on a case-by-case
basis. That might include porting the port system, the package manager, or even Darwin
itself. If you would like to make a hardware donation,
email us
- Support The Darwin Collection (TDC)
GNU-Darwin benefits greatly from TDC development, for
example; Our package
manager and x86
development engine are based in part on tools that were
originally developed for TDC. Purchasing TDC CDs
is a good way to help, and nearly all of the TDC packages are compatible
with GNU-Darwin-ppc and Mac OSX.
- Make a financial contribution
These contributions will be used to build the infrastructure, such as
hardware and internet access, that is required to support the
Distribution. We have set a base donation of $20 for individual users.
- Fun stuff
If you make cool GNU-Darwin stuff, like T-shirts or mousepads, then please
let
us know, especially if you plan to give some of your proceeds back
to the Distribution. In addition, fun gifts such as Think
Geek gift certificates would certainly raise our spirits and help to move things along
as well. ;-}
