I've been a Linux dabbler since 1999, Debian Potato being my very first foray. I've used various distributions over the years, and I would call my self a 'Mid-Power User'. I am not, however, a software developer. I've spent some time with Python 3 and JavaScript, but by no means am I an expert.

That said, what would be the very best way to get involved with a project like Solus? Of all the distro's I've seen and fiddled with over the years, I really like the whole methodology of this team, and love the Distro in general.

Sink into development? Finally nose-dive in and just do it? What language would be good to learn hardcore if I wanted to work on this sort of project?

I have quite a bit of experience with technical writing, and marketing, and also a fair bit of graphic design experience.

Any suggestions? All are welcome.

We have a Help Center article on various ways to get involved, but to summarize it:

  1. Reporting bugs on our Development Tracker
  2. Becoming a package maintainer of software which you use that is accepted for (repo) inclusion. We have packaging documentation in case that is something you'd be interested in.
  3. Fix various Software issues
  4. If you are fluent in a language aside from English, we could always do with translations for Budgie.

If you have any questions, feel free to ask 🙂

    JoshStrobl Thanks mate! I've decided to put my nose to the grindstone and finish up learning C. Hopefully I can be of some service in the not to distant future.

      7 days later

      What about making applets? I've read in the announcement of Solus 4 that the Caffeine mode applet was made by on of the member of the community.