Community Notebook
Projects on the Move
Being well organized is very important, and free software developers can benefit from efficient time management and planning. OpenHatch facilitates the coordination of open source projects, and GTD-Free helps structure your leisure time.
Open source projects accumulate enthusiasts who contribute more or less successfully – depending on how enthusiastic they are, what skills they offer, and the kinds of resources they have available. People looking to become involved in this kind of work are received with open arms, at least in theory. In real life, new contributors typically have to overcome several obstacles, and many willing helpers want to contribute but do not know where to start. Enter OpenHatch [1]. This “Open Source Involvement
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