Went to my first Ubuntu Global Jam today headed up by Richard Johnson (@nixternal).
To the uninitiated, the Ubuntu Global Jam is a global event for the Ubuntu community to come together to work to improve Ubuntu. The designated time was October 2-4, 2009. Events took place all over the world so that existing contributors can meet with other contributors as well as people who would like to learn more about how they can help the Ubuntu movement. Each event cover topics including:
Bugs – Find, Triage and Fix Bugs
Testing – Test new releases and report feedback
Documentation – Write documentation about how to use Ubuntu and how to join the community
Translations – Translate Ubuntu and help to make it available in everyone’s local language.
Packaging – Work on Ubuntu packages and improve them.
It was a good outing for me to attend. We spent time going through various topics. I think I’ll be looking into how I can contribute with bugs, testing or documentation. We spent a considerable time on packaging, which was way over my head.
Wish there was a Linux User Group (LUG) near my house that I could attend. I may try going to the Chicago LUG.
Learn more about the Ubuntu Global Jam
