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== What will a seperate Women's group accomplish ? == == What will a separate Women's group accomplish ? ==
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* Create a pool of women developers who can write code and help develop software for Ubuntu.

* Busy upstream developers or package owners may not have time or inclination to mentor women newbies. UbuntuWomen members can liason/redirect them to the appropriate person to be contacted.

* It will help women newcomers discuss application development, testing, and bug triaging via mailing lists and redirect them, answer questions, provide information when required.

* Programming is highly development-oriented and the vagaries of each distro in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FLOSS FLOSS] makes it even more difficult in terms of identifying a problem in "X" application, and knowing how to 'fix' it.

* Sometimes you may know or have a vague idea of the packages (the dependency hell, ...) but are still unsure which source files can be modified or how it may affect other applications.

* The code of conduct already being followed at Ubuntu will make it easier for interested women to join and not fear of being flamed or ridiculed for asking so-called silly questions.		  * Create a pool of women developers who can write code and help develop software for Ubuntu.
 * Busy upstream developers or package owners may not have time or inclination to mentor women newbies. UbuntuWomen members can liason/redirect them to the appropriate person to be contacted.
 * It will help women newcomers discuss application development, testing, and bug triaging via mailing lists and redirect them, answer questions, provide information when required.
 * Programming is highly development-oriented and the vagaries of each distro in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FLOSS FLOSS] makes it even more difficult in terms of identifying a problem in "X" application, and knowing how to 'fix' it.
 * Sometimes you may know or have a vague idea of the packages (the dependency hell, ...) but are still unsure which source files can be modified or how it may affect other applications.
 * The code of conduct already being followed at Ubuntu will make it easier for interested women to join and not fear of being flamed or ridiculed for asking so-called silly questions.
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* Increase the diversity ratio by creating an atmosphere for women to communicate openly and share their Ubuntu experiences, problems and how they overcame those to achieve their goals.

* Its main role will be along the lines of supplementing and being the stepping stone toward the larger Ubuntu-Linux world.

* Encourage women to participate and learn to create new FLOSS software (or revamp existing ones) and not just restrict their skills to using GNU/Linux software.

* Transcend the technical barrier which will empower women to create new software and think out-of-the-box.

* Provide a platform for a mentee to learn new technical skills resulting in more effective contribution to Ubuntu.

* Encourage and increase the participation of women using Ubuntu-Linux in a country specific manner by sponsoring their talks at local universities, LUG's and schools which will encourage others to join.

* Discuss, collaborate and find solutions to any issues regarding all of the above.		  * Increase the diversity ratio by creating an atmosphere for women to communicate openly and share their Ubuntu experiences, problems and how they overcame those to achieve their goals.
 * Its main role will be along the lines of supplementing and being the stepping stone toward the larger Ubuntu-Linux world.
 * Encourage women to participate and learn to create new FLOSS software (or revamp existing ones) and not just restrict their skills to using GNU/Linux software.
 * Transcend the technical barrier which will empower women to create new software and think out-of-the-box.
 * Provide a platform for a mentee to learn new technical skills resulting in more effective contribution to Ubuntu.
 * Encourage and increase the participation of women using Ubuntu-Linux in a country specific manner by sponsoring their talks at local universities, LUG's and schools which will encourage others to join.
 * Discuss, collaborate and find solutions to any issues regarding all of the above.
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"Each-One-Teach-One" :
Potential mentors are the role models who will share their professional knowledge and technical expertise while directly interacting with the new entrant/s.
To be a part of the Mentor team please list yourself on their [https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UbuntuWomenMentors Wiki page]. 		'''''Each-One-Teach-One''''' : Potential mentors are the role models who will share their professional knowledge and technical expertise while directly interacting with the new entrant/s. To be a part of the Mentor team please list yourself on their [https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UbuntuWomenMentors Wiki page].
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== Contributing @ Ubuntu : How can I help/join this team ? ==
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== Contributing @ Ubuntu : How can I help / join this team ? ==

We now have an [https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-women Ubuntu-Women mailing list]. Join us to use this space to discuss, post technical questions and share your ideas for new projects with the [https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UbuntuWomenMentors Ubuntu Mentors] or contribute to existing technical projects as per your interest.		 We now have an [https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-women Ubuntu-Women mailing list]. Subscribe and use this space to
 1. Discuss or post technical questions.
 2. Share your ideas for new projects with the [https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UbuntuWomenMentors Ubuntu Mentors].
 3. Contribute to existing technical projects as per your interest.
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Create an account for yourself in Launchpad (use the link) and a Wiki. Then, get familiar with the various tools like Rosetta, Malone and you have started out. Create an account for yourself in [https://launchpad.net/+login Launchpad] and create your HomeWiki page. Then, get familiar with the various tools like Rosetta, Malone and you have started out.
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[https://wiki.ubuntu.com/RosettaFAQ UbuntuRosetta] (translation)

[https://bugzilla.ubuntu.com/ UbuntuBugs]

[http://planet.ubuntu.com/ UbuntuPlanet] (Ubuntu member blogs)

[https://launchpad.ubuntu.com/ Ubuntu Launchpad]

[http://ubuntuforums.org/ Ubuntu Forums]

[https://launchpad.net/people/ubuntu-doc Documentation Teams]		  * [https://wiki.ubuntu.com/RosettaFAQ UbuntuRosetta] (translation)
 * [https://bugzilla.ubuntu.com/ UbuntuBugs]
 * [http://planet.ubuntu.com/ UbuntuPlanet] (Ubuntu member blogs)
 * [https://launchpad.ubuntu.com/ Ubuntu Launchpad]
 * [http://ubuntuforums.org/ Ubuntu Forums]
 * [https://launchpad.net/people/ubuntu-doc Documentation Teams]
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UbuntuWomenFAQs: http://doc.gwos.org/index.php/UbuntuWomenFAQs

[http://women.alioth.debian.org Debian-Women]

[http://www.linuxchix.org LinuxChix]

WomenInUbuntu BOF notes from Ubuntu Mataro [Conference]

[http://www.faqs.org/docs/Linux-HOWTO/Encourage-Women-Linux-HOWTO.html HowTo Encourage Women in Linux]		  * [http://doc.gwos.org/index.php/UbuntuWomenFAQs UbuntuWomenFAQs]
 * [http://women.alioth.debian.org Debian-Women]
 * [http://www.linuxchix.org LinuxChix]
 * [http://www.faqs.org/docs/Linux-HOWTO/Encourage-Women-Linux-HOWTO.html HowTo Encourage Women in Linux]
 * WomenInUbuntu BOF notes from Ubuntu Mataro [Conference]
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* UbuntuWomen is not about segregation, rather its goal would be to integrate women as equals within the mainstream development of UbuntuLinux. Remember, membership is open to ALL. UbuntuWomen is not about segregation, rather its goal would be to integrate women as equals within the mainstream development of UbuntuLinux. Remember, membership is open to ALL.

UbuntuWomen

UbuntuWomen is a group functioning under Ubuntu to provide a platform and encouragement for women to contribute to Ubuntu-Linux, a free and open-source GNU/Linux software. Primarily, it aims to create a space for Women who want to be involved in different areas like technical translation, coding, bug triaging, testing, etc.. under the aegis of Ubuntu-devel to finally blend with the main Ubuntu-Linux team. Membership is open to ALL.

What will a separate Women's group accomplish ?

  • Create a pool of women developers who can write code and help develop software for Ubuntu.

  • Busy upstream developers or package owners may not have time or inclination to mentor women newbies. UbuntuWomen members can liason/redirect them to the appropriate person to be contacted.

  • It will help women newcomers discuss application development, testing, and bug triaging via mailing lists and redirect them, answer questions, provide information when required.

  • Programming is highly development-oriented and the vagaries of each distro in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FLOSS FLOSS] makes it even more difficult in terms of identifying a problem in "X" application, and knowing how to 'fix' it.

  • Sometimes you may know or have a vague idea of the packages (the dependency hell, ...) but are still unsure which source files can be modified or how it may affect other applications.
  • The code of conduct already being followed at Ubuntu will make it easier for interested women to join and not fear of being flamed or ridiculed for asking so-called silly questions.

Goals of Ubuntu-Women project

  • Increase the diversity ratio by creating an atmosphere for women to communicate openly and share their Ubuntu experiences, problems and how they overcame those to achieve their goals.
  • Its main role will be along the lines of supplementing and being the stepping stone toward the larger Ubuntu-Linux world.
  • Encourage women to participate and learn to create new FLOSS software (or revamp existing ones) and not just restrict their skills to using GNU/Linux software.
  • Transcend the technical barrier which will empower women to create new software and think out-of-the-box.
  • Provide a platform for a mentee to learn new technical skills resulting in more effective contribution to Ubuntu.
  • Encourage and increase the participation of women using Ubuntu-Linux in a country specific manner by sponsoring their talks at local universities, LUG's and schools which will encourage others to join.
  • Discuss, collaborate and find solutions to any issues regarding all of the above.

Mentors

Each-One-Teach-One : Potential mentors are the role models who will share their professional knowledge and technical expertise while directly interacting with the new entrant/s. To be a part of the Mentor team please list yourself on their [https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UbuntuWomenMentors Wiki page].

Contributing @ Ubuntu : How can I help/join this team ?

We now have an [https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-women Ubuntu-Women mailing list]. Subscribe and use this space to

  1. Discuss or post technical questions.

  2. Share your ideas for new projects with the [https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UbuntuWomenMentors Ubuntu Mentors].

  3. Contribute to existing technical projects as per your interest.

Join the Ubuntu Women support and discussion IRC channel: #ubuntu-women on chat.freenode.net or talk to us at the [http://ubuntuforums.org/forumdisplay.php?f=76 Ubuntu Women subsection] of ubuntuforums.

Create an account for yourself in [https://launchpad.net/+login Launchpad] and create your HomeWiki page. Then, get familiar with the various tools like Rosetta, Malone and you have started out.

If you are a programmer and want to start testing, coding or maintain packages join the appropriate Mailing-Lists set up for those. An IRC channel, #ubuntu-motu-school is available for those interested in maintaining packages, testing or any other software development task. You can also subscribe to the [http://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-motu Ubuntu-MOTU mailing-list]

Ubuntu-Linux has a wide range of opportunities to choose from :

External Resources

What Ubuntu-Women is not !

UbuntuWomen is not about segregation, rather its goal would be to integrate women as equals within the mainstream development of UbuntuLinux. Remember, membership is open to ALL.

CategoryUbuntuTeams ["CategoryMOTU"]

UbuntuWomen (last edited 2009-12-08 16:35:21 by alderaan)