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@@ -1,41 +1,59 @@ # Welcome to freedesktop.org -freedesktop.org is open source / open discussion software projects working on interoperability and shared technology for X Window System desktops. The most famous [[X desktops|Desktops]] are [[GNOME|http://www.gnome.org]] and [[KDE|http://www.kde.org]], but developers working on any Linux/UNIX GUI technology are welcome to participate. +freedesktop.org hosts the development of free and open source software, focused on interoperability and shared technology for open-source graphical and desktop systems. We do not ourselves produce a desktop, but we aim to help others to do so. -freedesktop.org is building a base platform for desktop software on Linux and UNIX. The elements of this platform have become the backend for higher-level application-visible APIs such as Qt, GTK+, XUL, VCL, WINE, GNOME, and KDE. The base platform is both [[software|Software]] and [[specifications|Specifications]]. +Our loose community of projects mostly produce [[software|Software]] and/or [[specifications|Specifications]]. -## Software +## Software projects -freedesktop.org hosts any "on-topic" software projects. If you have a project that fits into our mission and needs hosting, please make a request using our [[bugzilla|http://bugs.freedesktop.org]]. Mailing lists about freedesktop software are hosted [[here|http://lists.freedesktop.org/mailman/listinfo]]. +Most of our member projects produce software to be used as libraries or services. A full list is available at [[our software page|Software]]. +Much of the software we host is focused on drivers and middleware for graphics and media devices, inter-process communication and authorization, input and internationalization. -## Standards +All the software on freedesktop.org is available as open source and open to community contribution. The [[software page|Software]] explains how to report bugs and propose changes to each of these projects. -freedesktop.org is not a formal standards organization, though some see a need for one that covers some of the areas we are working on. For Linux operating system standards, look at the [[Linux Standard Base|http://www.linuxbase.org]] project. [[The X.Org Foundation|http://www.x.org]] and the [[IETF|http://www.ietf.org]] are other groups that do formal standards. The [[Free Standards Group|http://www.freestandards.org]] is one group that publishes "de jure" standards for free software; freedesktop.org is loosely affiliated with the FSG. -Unlike a standards organization, freedesktop.org is a "collaboration zone" where ideas and code are tossed around, and de facto specifications are encouraged. The primary entry to these discussions is the [[xdg mailing list|http://lists.freedesktop.org/mailman/listinfo/xdg]]. +## Specifications + +We also host discussion and development of specifications for interoperability. A full list is available at [[our specifications page|Specifications]]. + +These specifications mostly cover low-level desktop issues, such as identifying file types, launching applications, and exchanging data between applications and desktops. They are often called 'XDG' specifications, as an acronym for the _Cross-Desktop Group_. + +freedesktop.org is not a formal standards body, and is not in itself a platform; we do not have a compliance test nor a certification. Anyone is free to use and implement the specifications on this site; the [[specifications page|Specifications]] explains how to propose changes and existing specifications, or entirely new specifications. + + +## Infrastructure + +The infrastructure we use to provide these services to our projects is documented on [[our infrastructure page|Infrastructure]]. You can quickly get access to [[our GitLab instance|https://gitlab.freedesktop.org]] where most of our code lives, [[our mailing lists|https://lists.freedesktop.org]], or browse these wiki pages further to find out more. ## Getting Involved -You can get involved in a number of ways. See the [[MissionStatement]] for our principle activities. See [[GettingInvolved]] for concrete suggestions on how you can contribute. See [[AccountRequests]] for information on how to obtain commit access to a project. See [[NewProject]] for how to start a new project. +The first point of entry is to find the project you would like to work on, usually through our [[software|Software]] or [[specifications|Specifications]] page. Each project should have a clear link of how to report issues, discuss changes, and contribute back - this will almost certainly be on that project's page on [[our GitLab instance|https://gitlab.freedesktop.org]]. -## Contributor Covenant +If you would like to create a new freedesktop.org project, or request hosting of an existing project you would like to move here, please see [[the new project page|NewProject]]. -freedesktop.org has adopted the [[Contributor Covenant|CodeOfConduct]] for the fora it provides. Please conduct yourself in an appropriate manner, avoiding abusive, bullying, and/or discriminatory behaviour. For more information, including where to report any inappropriate behaviour, please consult the [[CodeOfConduct]]. -## Privacy Policy +## Code of Conduct + +freedesktop.org has adopted the Contributor Covenant for all the services we host. Please conduct yourself in an appropriate manner, avoiding abusive, bullying, and/or discriminatory behaviour. For more information, including where to report any inappropriate behaviour, please consult the full [[Code of Conduct|CodeOfConduct]]. + + +## Privacy and personal information When you use freedesktop.org services, you might disclose personally-identifying information to us. Our [[Privacy Policy|PrivacyPolicy]] explains how we collect and use this data. -## Contacting freedesktop -If you have any comments or questions about this site or its infrastructures, please send a message to the [[xdg list|http://lists.freedesktop.org/mailman/listinfo/xdg]] or on [[#freedesktop|https://webchat.freenode.net/?channels=freedesktop]] on Freenode. +## Contact us + +If you have questions about the site itself or our infrastructure, the administrators can be reached on the [sitewranglers list|https://lists.freedesktop.org/mailman/listinfo/sitewranglers]], or also on Freenode's #freedesktop IRC channel. Platform-wide announcements and discussions are generally on the [[freedesktop mailing list|https://lists.freedesktop.org/mailman/listinfo/freedesktop]]. + +Please note that it may take some time to answer your question on IRC, and we are also unlikely to be able to help with project-specific issues (e.g. 'why does ModemManager crash?'). Questions or issues with a specific member project should be directed to that project's own mailing list or bug tracker. ## Sponsors -The freedesktop.org servers are generously hosted by [[Portland State University|http://www.pdx.edu]]. [[Intel|http://www.intel.com]], [[HP|http://www.hp.com]] and [[Google|http://www.google.com]] have sponsored the servers themselves and [[Collabora|http://www.collabora.com]] are sponsoring sysadmin time. +freedesktop.org is a completely volunteer organisation with no corporate backing or funding stream. -This wiki is undergoing [[conversion]]. If you have a fd.o shell account, you can help! +We would like to thank [[Portland State University|https://www.pdx.edu]] for providing physical and network hosting, as well as [[GitLab|https://about.gitlab.com]] for sponsoring some of our hosting costs. We are also grateful to [[Google|https://www.google.com]], [[Intel|https://www.intel.com]], and [[HP|https://www.hp.com]] for previously sponsoring some of our servers. These kind donations have made it possible for us to run the services we do. |