Well, here we are. Over the weekend, I've pushed the idea of Shift Linux out to as many people as possible. But who's in for it?
We're looking for people to help; that's the only way open source can work, if people want to be involved. Whether you're a programmer, a developer, or a prospective user, we need your skills and ideas to get Shift done.
This thread will be used for you to "apply". If you'd rather PM me or one of the other team members, go ahead; it will have the same effect.
Shift is not a full time job. It's something to do on the side.
So there it is. The offer is on the table. Do you want to help?
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| Post #1 Nov 25 2008, 01:07 | |
Dumbo dumbo.   Group: Developer Posts: 6,496 Joined: 5-July 05 From: St. John's, NL, Canada Member No.: 117,243 
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| Post #2 Nov 25 2008, 01:13 | |
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♫ d(-_-)b ♫  Group: Registered Posts: 2,497 Joined: 28-July 08 From: SandBox Member No.: 256,264
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I'm a bit busy with work commitments right now, but if you still require help in a few months i'll check back with you.
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| Post #3 Nov 25 2008, 01:23 | |
Neowinian Super Cool   Group:  VeteranPosts: 16,621 Joined: 29-November 01 From: There... Member No.: 4,652
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I would love to help, but Im not a programmer. How people who cant do code can help the project?
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| Post #4 Nov 25 2008, 01:28 | |
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Dumbo dumbo. Group: Developer Posts: 6,496 Joined: 5-July 05 From: St. John's, NL, Canada Member No.: 117,243
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Quote - (sanctified @ Nov 24 2008, 22:53)  I would love to help, but Im not a programmer. How people who cant do code can help the project? Ideas. We can never, ever run out of ideas to implement. As a potential user, we're aiming this entire thing at you, so if you want to help out, the best thing you can do is contribute your ideas, no idea how outlandish they may seem to you, and to keep tabs on this forum, vote in polls, fill out surveys, or whatever we post up. Again, no commitment, but a lot of help. Also, bug reports. You'll see most companies hire people specifically for the purpose of bug testing. While we aren't a big company, in fact we don't even have any money, we need volunteers to just keep us in check as we wander off into developer world 
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| Post #5 Nov 25 2008, 01:32 | |
Neowinian ULTRAKILL   Group: Global Moderator Posts: 10,033 Joined: 7-January 05 From: London, UK Member No.: 89,580
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Quote - (simon360 @ Nov 25 2008, 01:28) Ideas. We can never, ever run out of ideas to implement. As a potential user, we're aiming this entire thing at you, so if you want to help out, the best thing you can do is contribute your ideas, no idea how outlandish they may seem to you, and to keep tabs on this forum, vote in polls, fill out surveys, or whatever we post up. Again, no commitment, but a lot of help. Also, bug reports. You'll see most companies hire people specifically for the purpose of bug testing. While we aren't a big company, in fact we don't even have any money, we need volunteers to just keep us in check as we wander off into developer world There's also things like graphics etc - not all development has to do with coding
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| Post #6 Nov 25 2008, 01:32 | |
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Resident Elite  Group: Registered Posts: 1,426 Joined: 1-July 05 Member No.: 116,733
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I would like to be updated on this and share my ideas however I will be unable to install it and actually work on it hands on until the end of july when I return home to my "office" and can actually do stuff.... please keep me on any mailing list for this and I will chip in as soon as I can.
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| Post #7 Nov 25 2008, 01:39 | |
CrimsonRedMk   Group: +Subscriber Posts: 823 Joined: 8-June 05 From: Chicago, USA Member No.: 113,733
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Oh hey, I'm in. It'll be mostly exploring the new ideas and looking at implementation and getting juicy ISOs out to the masses...just like in the days of 0.5!
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| Post #8 Nov 25 2008, 01:42 | |
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Neowinian Super Cool Group: VeteranPosts: 16,621 Joined: 29-November 01 From: There... Member No.: 4,652
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Quote - (simon360 @ Nov 24 2008, 20:28) Also, bug reports. You'll see most companies hire people specifically for the purpose of bug testing. Im in if you need testers. But be aware, I use a macbook pro. Drivers could be a nightmare. |
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| Post #9 Nov 25 2008, 01:43 | |
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Dumbo dumbo. Group: Developer Posts: 6,496 Joined: 5-July 05 From: St. John's, NL, Canada Member No.: 117,243
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I use a MacBook Pro too, believe me, it will work out
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| Post #10 Nov 25 2008, 01:44 | |
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CrimsonRedMk Group: +Subscriber Posts: 823 Joined: 8-June 05 From: Chicago, USA Member No.: 113,733
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And I use an iMac. Seems we're all in a similar boat!
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| Post #11 Nov 25 2008, 01:45 | |
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Dumbo dumbo. Group: Developer Posts: 6,496 Joined: 5-July 05 From: St. John's, NL, Canada Member No.: 117,243
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Anybody have a PC we can borrow?
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| Post #12 Nov 25 2008, 01:49 | |
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Neowinian Super Cool Group: VeteranPosts: 16,621 Joined: 29-November 01 From: There... Member No.: 4,652
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Shift Linux, the official Neowin distro for Macs
BTW, there is already a thread for ideas? |
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| Post #13 Nov 25 2008, 01:54 | |
Lynx pardinus Group: Registered Posts: 3,025 Joined: 7-April 04 From: Portugal Member No.: 52,106
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I'd like to participate.
I can contribute with a bit scripting and the usual "hacks"... My knowledge of GTK is not very advanced, would be more comfortable with QT but I'm willing to learn. So... Python scripting/programming, "hacks", interface designs, small graphic work... Give me homework.
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| Post #14 Nov 25 2008, 04:00 | |
Arch Linux Newbie Group: Registered Posts: 1,136 Joined: 29-October 08 Member No.: 265,994
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I *might* be willing to test on my PC. Otherwise Ill just contribute ideas (I can neither code nor design
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| Post #15 Nov 25 2008, 04:27 | |
Insomnian Group: Registered Posts: 1,131 Joined: 3-December 01 From: Western Australia Member No.: 5,295
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I'll be happy to contribute in any non coding way that I can, testing or idea's. I've a load of assorted hardware so I can try my best to ensure things work out with what I have
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