PyCon intro to open source

Goal #1: install a text editor

(Estimated completion time: 2 - 10 minutes)

We need a good text editor (not a word processor!) for editing Python code.

If you already have a preferred text editor, you can use it instead, but note that word processors like Microsoft Word and Notepad will not work.

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Goal #2: create an account on OpenHatch.org

OpenHatch is a non-profit that helps connect people with open source projects. We'll use some of the tools on this site to practice.

» Visit http://openhatch.org/ now and create an account. «

Goal #2: practice command line navigation

(Estimated completion time: 10 - 15 minutes)

Many of the tools of open source development are primarily used via the command line. Let's get some practice with navigating the computer from the command line.

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Goal #3: install an IRC client

IRC is a real-time chat protocol that open source projects often use to talk about the project and as a medium for users and developers to help each other.

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