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| = FOSS Outreach Program for Women (OPW) = | ## page was renamed from OPWIntro = Outreachy (formerly FOSS Outreach Program for Women (OPW) and Project Ascend Alumni) = Please see the [[https://www.gnome.org/outreachy/|Outreachy homepage]] for an introduction to the program. |
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| Please see the [https://wiki.gnome.org/OutreachProgramForWomen FOSS Outreach Program for Women homepage] for an introduction to the program. | The application period for '''Round 18''' will open on Feb. 18, 2019! Please follow the [[https://kernelnewbies.org/OutreachyfirstpatchSetup| setup directions]] and complete the [[Outreachyfirstpatch|first patch tutorial]] before submitting patches to the mailing list. |
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| We are looking for round 7 [:OPWSponsor:funding sponsors] and Linux kernel [:OPWMentor:mentors]. Please see the linked FAQ pages if you want to help out. | '''Important Update''' This year, applicants are expected to check their [[https://www.outreachy.org/apply/eligibility/|eligibility]] before getting started with patch submissions. |
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| attachment:pinktux.png | Welcome Outreachy applicants! Our [[OutreachySponsor|round 17 sponsors]] have generously donated funds for internships for women, genderqueer, genderfluid, or genderfree people, and residents and nationals of the United States of any gender who are Black/African American, Hispanic/Latino, American Indian, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian, or Pacific Islander to work on the Linux kernel. The kernel is the most basic layer of the Linux operating system. It encompasses many things: hardware drivers, filesystems, security, task scheduling, and much more. |
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| Welcome OPW applicants! The Linux Foundation is sponsoring internships for women and genderqueer/genderfluid people to work on the Linux kernel. The kernel is the most basic layer of the Linux operating system. It encompasses many things: hardware drivers, filesystems, security, task scheduling, and much more. | '''News''' This year, we ask that you send all patches to the appropriate staging driver maintainers, as well as to the outreachy mailing list. See [[FirstKernelPatch#submit+a+patch|Submit a patch]] for more information. '''For IIO patches, be sure to send them to linux-iio@vger.kernel.org''' |
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The official application period for OPW Round 7 is October 1st to November 1st. Please fill our your [https://live.gnome.org/OutreachProgramForWomen#Application_Process initial application] and complete your initial kernel patch by November 1st. Applicants that do not complete the first patch will not be considered for an internship. Please take a look at our [:OPWApply:application FAQ] for more info on how to fill our your initial application. Applicants will be notified by November 10th if they have been accepted. |
The application period for Outreachy Round 18 is Feb. 18, 2019 to March 26, 2019. Please fill your [[https://outreachy.gnome.org/|application]] by '''March 26''', and complete your kernel patch by '''March 26''' also (7pm UTC in both cases). Applicants that do not complete the first patch will not be considered for an internship. Please take a look at the [[https://www.outreachy.org/apply/|application FAQ]] for more info on how to fill out your application. |
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| * Join the [https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/opw-kernel opw-kernel mailing list] * Join the #opw IRC channel on irc.gnome.org * Join the #kernel-opw IRC channel on irc.oftc.net * Read our [:OPWApply:instructions for applying], and apply by Nov 1st. * Use our [:OPWfirstpatch:tutorial] to send in your first kernel patch by Nov 1st. |
* Join the [[https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/outreachy-kernel|outreachy-kernel mailing list]] * Join the #outreachy IRC channel on irc.gnome.org * Join the #kernel-outreachy IRC channel on irc.oftc.net * Read our [[https://www.outreachy.org/apply/|instructions for applying]], and apply by March 12. * Use our [[Outreachyfirstpatch|tutorial]] to send in your first kernel patch by March 12. |
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| == Driver cleanups == | Some projects may have small tasks you can complete as part of the application process. '''Do not''' start on these tasks until after you complete the [[Outreachyfirstpatch|first patch tutorial]] and Greg Kroah-Hartman has accepted at least ten of your cleanup patches and two of your patchsets. In order to ensure applicants aren't working on the same task, we need your help in coordinating who is working on what task. Please see the [[OutreachyTasks|Outreachy tasks page]] for details before starting on a task! |
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| attachment:messy-stairs.jpg | = Round 18 projects = Previous projects, from round 17 projects are available [[OutreachyRound17|here]]. For each project, if you click on the proposer's name, you may find more information. |
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| Not all Linux kernel drivers are immaculate, pristine, and perfect pieces of code. Specifically, the code that lives in the drivers/staging/ area of the Linux kernel source tree need lots of help and cleanups in order to get them up to the expected level of rosbustness and readability that the rest of the Linux kernel is known for. |
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| These drivers all come with a TODO file that lists what needs to be done to them in order to get them cleaned up. These tasks range from the simple "fix coding style issues" and "remove unused code", to the more complex "port the driver to the proper wireless stack", so a wide range of skills can be learned if desired. Interns would pick one of these drivers to clean up, submitting patches that address the TODO items, and eventually, help move it out of the staging area of the kernel, to the "proper" location. Having the hardware that is being controlled by these drivers is not necessary, but if desired, it can be found and shipped to the Intern doing the work. ''Required skills:'' Basic knowledge of the C language is needed, and the ability to build and boot a custom-built Linux kernel is desired. ''Mentors:'' Greg Kroah-Hartman [:GregKH:(contact info)] == Tree-wide warning fixes and static analysis enhancements == There are certain classes of compiler warnings that we should eliminate tree-wide and turn into errors. For example, GCC's {{{-Wmissing-prototypes}}} and Sparse's {{{-Wdecl}}} warn about functions which should either be marked as static or have a declaration in an appropriate header file. Interns would analyze the kernel build logs for these warnings, and write and submit patches to eliminate them. Ideally, interns should use cross-compilers to test the kernel for many different architectures, and ensure that no warnings of a given type exist on any major architecture, for either {{{allyesconfig}}} or {{{allnoconfig}}}. After eliminating all warnings of a particular type, interns would submit a final patch adding appropriate options like {{{-Werror=missing-prototypes}}}, preventing that warning from returning and earning the eternal gratitude of future kernel developers everywhere. Potential expansions to this project include: * Addressing more complex types of warnings, such as Sparse context warnings. * Writing custom analyses for new types of errors, using tools such as Sparse or Coccinelle. * Advanced: Writing a GCC plugin to analyze the Linux kernel, porting across some warnings from Sparse. ''Required skills:'' Basic understanding of C, and the ability to build a Linux kernel. Mentor will provide extensive guidance on kernel warnings and how to analyze and fix them. ''Mentor:'' Josh Triplett <josh@joshtriplett.org> == More projects coming soon! == |
Please check the [[https://www.outreachy.org/communities/cfp/linux-kernel/| Linux kernel page]] on the Outreachy website for projects taking part in Round 18. |
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| If you are interested in being a Linux kernel intern, please: * Join the [https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/opw-kernel opw-kernel mailing list] * Join the #opw IRC channel on irc.gnome.org * Join the #kernel-opw IRC channel on irc.oftc.net * Read our [:OPWApply:instructions for applying], and apply by Nov 1st. * Use our [:OPWfirstpatch:tutorial] to send in your first kernel patch by Nov 1st. == Creative Commons Photo Credits == [http://tux.crystalxp.net/ Pink Tux], [http://www.flickr.com/photos/paolomargari/4946053155/ Messy Stairs] |
* Join the [[https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/outreachy-kernel|outreachy-kernel mailing list]] * Join the #outreachy IRC channel on irc.gnome.org * Join the #kernel-outreachy IRC channel on irc.oftc.net * Read our [[https://www.outreachy.org/apply/|instructions for applying]], and apply by March 12. * Use our [[Outreachyfirstpatch|tutorial]] to send in your first kernel patch by March 12. * After you have 10 cleanup patches and at least two patchsets, choose some [[OutreachyTasks|small tasks]] to complete. |
Outreachy (formerly FOSS Outreach Program for Women (OPW) and Project Ascend Alumni)
Please see the Outreachy homepage for an introduction to the program.
The application period for Round 18 will open on Feb. 18, 2019! Please follow the setup directions and complete the first patch tutorial before submitting patches to the mailing list.
Important Update This year, applicants are expected to check their eligibility before getting started with patch submissions.
Welcome Outreachy applicants! Our round 17 sponsors have generously donated funds for internships for women, genderqueer, genderfluid, or genderfree people, and residents and nationals of the United States of any gender who are Black/African American, Hispanic/Latino, American Indian, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian, or Pacific Islander to work on the Linux kernel. The kernel is the most basic layer of the Linux operating system. It encompasses many things: hardware drivers, filesystems, security, task scheduling, and much more.
News This year, we ask that you send all patches to the appropriate staging driver maintainers, as well as to the outreachy mailing list. See Submit a patch for more information. For IIO patches, be sure to send them to linux-iio@vger.kernel.org
How to apply
The application period for Outreachy Round 18 is Feb. 18, 2019 to March 26, 2019. Please fill your application by March 26, and complete your kernel patch by March 26 also (7pm UTC in both cases). Applicants that do not complete the first patch will not be considered for an internship. Please take a look at the application FAQ for more info on how to fill out your application.
If you are interested in being a Linux kernel intern, please:
Join the outreachy-kernel mailing list
- Join the #outreachy IRC channel on irc.gnome.org
- Join the #kernel-outreachy IRC channel on irc.oftc.net
Read our instructions for applying, and apply by March 12.
Use our tutorial to send in your first kernel patch by March 12.
Participating Linux kernel projects
Applicants for all projects should have basic experience with C or C++ and boolean algebra. Optionally, we would love it if you have basic operating system knowledge, know your way around a Linux/UNIX command line, and/or know the revision system called git. Please note that these three skills can be learned during the internship.
Some projects may have small tasks you can complete as part of the application process. Do not start on these tasks until after you complete the first patch tutorial and Greg Kroah-Hartman has accepted at least ten of your cleanup patches and two of your patchsets. In order to ensure applicants aren't working on the same task, we need your help in coordinating who is working on what task. Please see the Outreachy tasks page for details before starting on a task!
Round 18 projects
Previous projects, from round 17 projects are available here. For each project, if you click on the proposer's name, you may find more information.
Please check the Linux kernel page on the Outreachy website for projects taking part in Round 18.
Yeah, that sounds cool!
If you are interested in being a Linux kernel intern, please:
Join the outreachy-kernel mailing list
- Join the #outreachy IRC channel on irc.gnome.org
- Join the #kernel-outreachy IRC channel on irc.oftc.net
Read our instructions for applying, and apply by March 12.
Use our tutorial to send in your first kernel patch by March 12.
After you have 10 cleanup patches and at least two patchsets, choose some small tasks to complete.