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Dynamics of libre software communities
Information sources in libre software communities
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1. Introduction.
● Where can we find information about libre software projects?– MANY sources, usually accessible without
restrictions.
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2. General schema.
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3. Communication and coordination
● Mailing list/ archives.● Interactive web.● Private email.● Real time communication archives.● Project schedule.● Project information.
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4. Documentation
● Web site contents.● Specifications and design documents.● API documentation.● Manuals.
– User, developer, install, administrator.
● Help documents.● FAQ documents.● Release notes.
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5. Development● Source code repository.● Coding style guide.● Defects and issues.● GUI designs.● Project developer files.● Software released.● Software packages.● Test plan (if exists).
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6. Support.
● Forums.● Mailing list archives.● Real time communication archives.● Interactive website.
– Wikis.
● Software packages.● Defects and issues.
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7. Translation
● Database translations.● Objectives.
– Documentation.– User interfaces.
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8. Roles and data sources.
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