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OpenVZ is open sourcesoftware, and if you like it, the best thing you can do is help the project. There are several possibilitiesmany ways that you can contribute. Whether you are a normal user, a geek, or a hardcore developer, the one and most important thing you can do is to actually use OpenVZ.
The list below explains some of the ways that you can contribute. == Developer Contribute code ==
If you want to become an OpenVZ developer, please subscribe to the [http://openvz.org/mailman/listinfo/devel devel mailing list] and do one of the following:
* tell Tell what you want to do to [[Contacts|community]]and suggest new [[Wishlist|features/ideas]].* ask what needs to be done* check Fix open [http://bugzilla.openvz.org/ Bugzillabugs] for opened bugs.* How to submit [[kernel patches]].* Implement ideas from [[wishlist]]. == Contribute quality == * Submit [[Reporting_OpenVZ_problem|good]] [https://bugzilla.openvz.org/ bug reports].* Help us to reproduce old bugs on latest OpenVZ versions.* create Participate in testing of new versions of [[Download/kernel|kernel]], [[Download/ploop|ploop]], [[Download/vzctl|vzctl]] and give us [[Contacts|feedback]] about changes.* Correct spelling and grammar mistakes in the documentation. == Contribute documentation == * Help write good documentation.* Send us corrections/additions to the existing manuals.* Write your own guide or [[:Category:HOWTO|HOWTO]], or help to expand [[:Category:Stubs|stub articles]].* '''Translate''' the documentation into another language.* '''Proofread''' existing documentation, follow the examples, and make corrections.* Create [http://criu.org/Asciinema screencasts], [OS templatehttps://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL86FC0XuGZPIhm6Uva2e3XcehdHaOVMCg demo video]], screenshots, and graphics for the documentation.* LibCT Expand the [[LibCTCategory:Definitions|TODOGlossary]]of technical terms (so non-geeks can understand).
== Non-programmer Contribute publicity ==
* Be '''polite''' when reporting bugs or asking for new features; Links: If you are using OpenVZafter all, the developers have no obligation to do it.* Express your appreciation to developers (through e-mail, bug reports, please put an appropriate and IRC).* [[ArtworkDonate|banner, buttonGive the project or a developer a donation/gift]] or just some text on your site linking back (many of us have wish lists for this).* Contribute to [httpshttp://openvzcriu.org/ openvz.orgCRIU]development.
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