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This page contains a list of available jobs for this project. You do not need to be a writer. There are many ways you can contribute.
| Task
| Write new lessons.
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| Requirements
| Understands the topic and writes clear texts. Ideally writers understand and write in DocBook, but it is also possible to write in plain text.
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| How?
| See Quick Start and Quick Start for Writers.
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| Task
| Proofread and edit existing texts.
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| Requirements
| Good understanding of the source language (usually English), no fear of DocBook.
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| How?
| See Style Guide.
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| Task
| Test existing lessons
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| Requirements
| Has any required equipment and a willingness to experiment with it.
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| How?
| Test the lesson by following the text. Note any inconsistencies, oddities, or errors and send them to the opensuse-doc mailing list or to the author.
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| Task
| Translate existing proofread texts into the target language.
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| Requirements
| Understands the source and target language, understands technical issues, and is not afraid of DocBook.
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| How?
| Ask on our opensuse-doc mailing list to avoid duplicating work.
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| Task
| Create a clear layout for HTML and PDF.
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| Requirements
| Understands typography and design. Ideally designers also know something about HTML, CSS, and XSL-FO.
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| How?
| Ask on our opensuse-doc mailing list.
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| Task
| Draw graphics to illustrate complicated matters.
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| Requirements
| Understands how to structure and draw a good graphic. Ideally illustrators also know something about SVG and can use Inkscape or other drawing programs.
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| How?
| Ask the opensuse-doc mailing list or the authors.
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| Task
| Modify XSL(T) stylesheets according to modifications from designers.
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| Requirements
| Knows XSLT, HTML, or XSL-FO, and a bit of the internals of DocBook stylesheets.
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| How?
| Ask on our opensuse-doc mailing list. Read Bob Stayton's Book.
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- XML Environment Programmers
| Task
| Improve and adapt the XML build environment to demanding needs.
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| Requirements
| Understands make and the XML build process.
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| How?
| Ask on our opensuse-doc mailing list.
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