Rocky Linux Summer of Docs 2024¶

Project: Desktop User Documentation Enhancement¶

Our first Rocky Linux (RL) Summer of Docs initiative aims to create a new documentation category for Enterprise Linux Desktop Users.

Inspired by the highly esteemed and eponymous Google Season of Docs project, this project aims to fill a gap in the current RL documentation.

By developing comprehensive, user-friendly, and multilingual desktop user guides, we can expand RL's user base and improve its usability. This will make Rocky Linux more appealing to a wider audience and strengthen its position in the enterprise Linux market.

Scope¶

Develop a framework and template for contributing desktop-focused documentation.
Create user-friendly guides for desktop users.
Craft guides tailored for both general and accessibility-focused use.
Translate documentation into multiple languages.

Timeline¶

June 15 - June 30: Initial assessment, sprint planning, participant selection, onboarding, topic selection, and set up for virtual desktop environment.
July 1 - August 30: Content creation and translations.
Sept 1 - Sept 15: Revisions based on community feedback and final translations.

Application Process¶

This project is open to everyone. Interested candidates should email docs@rockylinux.org with any of the following:

Portfolios or other open-source contributions
Proposed topics/titles for RL desktop documentation
Preferred languages for translation

(If you have any questions or need assistance participating, please connect with us at https://chat.rockylinux.org)

Grant¶

Contribute 5 original desktop-focused guides to the new "Desktop" category and receive $200 (up to $1000).
Review and translate 4 desktop-focused guides and receive $100 (up to $500).

The goal is to add at least 25 new documents and 20 translations to the new Desktop category.