Being part of an Open

Source Community
Ramindu Deshapriya

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Westborough MA 01581 USA
Phone: 508 389 7300 Fax: 508 366 9901
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Open Source

Source code is visible

Built around an open community
Community decides what to do
Interaction within the community is
important

Communication Channels
Mailing lists : Different mailing lists for
different tasks
Internet Relay Chat (IRC): Open chat
rooms for the community

Mailing list etiquette

Be concise, state your idea/question
clearly
DON'T USE BLOCK CAPITALS!!!
Don't hijack threads
Don't insult people

Let's Get Started!

Drop a mail to
discuss@lists.sahanafoundation.org
Introduce yourself, state your interests,
say that you're interested in helping
We'll be waiting for you! :)

Always remember...
Be polite! No one is going to help you if
you're rude
Make new friends!
Have fun!

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