Comrades, Contribute to Free and Open Source Software!

Anecdotally, it seems that many supporters of free and open source principles have never had the opportunity to get involved in a FOSS project. This is understandable, since getting involved with a project can be no small feat without appropriate mentorship and/or introduction. In this talk we will break down the process of setting up contribution environments for both the Linux kernel and the Firefox web browser. Most importantly, this is not just for software engineers, as non-developers make invaluable contributions in many areas; from submitting bug reports to graphic design.