Looking for good project to get started on

[cdaringe]

Hi guys/ladies:

I'm looking for a good, simple program to get started helping out on. I've never programmed in gnu/linux. I'd like to help maintain or grow a project/program/package/etc. I've done relatively simple C in the past, moderate vb.net (don't think that's going to take me anywhere here...), and I'd like to learn some more python. If somebody knows of something simple I can jump on board with and start learning some hoops, I'd appreciate recommendations.
Thanks,
-Chris

[Vahagn_IV]

I'd also like to join a project.
I have some skills in c++ and am making my PhD in physics. I would participate in linux game development with great pleasure.

[cdaringe]

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[jetsam]

I think everybody has to find their own path to a project that's right for them. "Scratch an itch you want to scratch," or something like that... Then sign up for a developers mailing list for a project that interests you, and introduce yourself and find a niche. Something like that.

Do you want to work on Ubuntu, or are you more interested in something upstream (i.e. a specific piece of software or genre of software)? If you want to work on Ubuntu, I'd suggest you start in the testing forum for Meerkat and go from there. You'll learn some of the internals of the platform and the OS that way and can get an overview of what needs help before you commit to anything.

[D3mon_Spawn]

http://sourceforge.net/

[jetsam]

Back at too many options? You have to give us something to work with, or we can't help you OP.

Ubuntu Developer Zone official intro page is here.

An interesting thread in the cafe full of upstream projects possibly needing attention is here: List Linux program you use that you feel need some help or love..

If you want to cut to the chase the book you want is this one: The Unix Programming Environment. It's in print and that link takes you directly to the publisher's online store.

[jetsam]

Hi guys/ladies:

I'm looking for a good, simple program to get started helping out on...
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...and I'd like to learn some more python. If somebody knows of something simple I can jump on board with and start learning some hoops, I'd appreciate recommendations.
Thanks,
-Chris

Fixed that for you.

We're in similar situations, Chris. I've just been using linux longer than you have, and I have way too much ubuntu.