<chapter id="supporting-tde"> <chapterinfo> <date>&tde-release-date;</date> <releaseinfo>&tde-release-version;</releaseinfo> </chapterinfo> <title>Supporting the &tde; Project</title> <anchor id="support"/> <sect1 id="supporting-tde-introduction"> <title>Supporting the &tde; Project</title> <para> If you are new to &tde;, the &tde; project might look like big machinery to you. Undoubtedly, &tde; is not a small project, nevertheless it is very important to realize that it is easy to <quote>make a difference</quote> in the &tde; world.</para> <para> There is always a need for developers, graphic artists, sound engineers, translators, and documentation writers. Consider jumping aboard this exciting international project and make yourself a name in the software world.</para> <para> Along the way you will make countless friends and acquaintances all over the world. Also, the satisfaction that stems from doing actual hands-on work, that will benefit an uncountable number of users world-wide, and from seeing an unparalleled project grow, is hard to beat. Please consider joining and supporting &tde; and hop aboard this exciting journey towards a free and open alternative computing platform.</para> </sect1> <sect1 id="supporting-tde-get-started"> <title>How to get started</title> <itemizedlist> <listitem><para> Subscribe to the <ulink url="http://www.trinitydesktop.org/mailinglist.php">mailing list</ulink> that interest you. </para></listitem> <listitem><para> Read the <ulink url="http://trinity-devel.pearsoncomputing.net/">&tde; developer mailing list</ulink> archives to get a feel for &tde; development. </para></listitem> <listitem><para> Learn to program using the &tde; application framework and join the &tde; developers' community. </para></listitem> </itemizedlist> </sect1> <sect1 id="supporting-tde-financial-support"> <title>Supporting financially</title> <para> The &tde; team is working hard on providing you with the best desktop available for the &UNIX; operating system. &tde; is available for free and will always be available for free, including each and every line of its source code, for everyone to modify and distribute. If you enjoy and use &tde; please consider supporting the &tde; Project financially. &tde; is in constant need of funds in order to finance its operations.</para> <para> If your busy schedule or skills do not permit you to be actively involved in &tde; development, please consider supporting &tde; financially by sending a donation to:</para> <para><ulink url="http://www.trinitydesktop.org/donate.php">Support</ulink> </para> <para>Please contact the Trinity team if you have questions.</para> <para>Your contribution is appreciated. Thank you!</para> </sect1> </chapter>