Contributing to Open Source Projects

One of the best ways to acquire expertise on a topic in Science in general is to try and solve a problem or build an apparatus. Within the context of computer science, software is one such apparatus as programming also involves modeling the problem domain.

The Open Source community world-wide has developed software that impacts various spheres of life. In  the year 2008, the rate of contribution and adoption has both accelerated given increasing access to broadband internet and web application platforms.

Whether you are a student or a professional, working on an Open Source project is the easiest way to get your talent and point of view recognized. For the student, it also means standing out among the crowd of job seekers.

As you read the sections below, you will find practical information about Open Source projects, Project Ideas and also information about TWINCLING projects.

At any point in time, if you have any queries and want to discuss them, please consider joining the list http://groups.yahoo.com/group/twincling

Make a mark for yourself !