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'''Rationale''': We have a theory: lots of users of free desktop software want to get involved in customizing or contributing to the project's development, but they haven't gotten to the first step of getting the program to compile.

 

'''The event''': The first week of April, we want to see five projects email their mailing lists saying, "Experienced people will be on the IRC channel at a particular time, waiting to help you compile the app." The second week, we want to see new contributors feel included and invited.

 

'''The ask''': Are you a member of the development team for a free software desktop app, and do you want more prospective contributors to join in? We need to find four more projects. We need you to [mailto:starling@openhatch.org email us] and pick a day and time that works for you to be in your project's IRC chat room and helping people in your community.

 

'''The goal''': We want to see a dozen people, over the course of the week, go from confused wannabe contributor to someone who feels comfortable following discussion on their chosen projects' development lists.

 

=== How to apply on behalf of your project ===