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Linux is a family of open source Unix-like operating systems based on the Linux kernel, an operating system kernel first released on September 17, 1991 by Linus Torvalds. Linux is typically packaged in a Linux distribution (or distro for short).

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I would like to help an open-source project with UI design and UX design. I have over 18 years of experience in the field and have worked with desktop and mobile software on Windows, Mac, iOS, Android and Windows Mobile/Windows Phone. Unfortunately my knowledge of Linux is very limited but I'm eager to learn. Could you help me find a project? @thelinuxEXP @linux @macrumors @windowscentral @windows

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[–] CombatWombatEsq 5 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

I'm interested in writing a fediverse app for tracking and sharing outdoor activity data, like all trails or Strava, using openstreetmap, and I'd need a lot of help with designs for both a tool for drawing and updating trails (for maintainers of a server) as well as an end-user facing app for tracking and sharing activities. I'm planning on applying for a grant to do the development, and drawings go a long way towards getting grants. Lemme know if you're interested, and we can spin up a Matrix server (I think that's the fediverse discord) to talk about it informally.

edit: I wrote a few words about what I'm thinking: https://dougs-digital-garden.netlify.app/notes/trailsapp/

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

@CombatWombatEsq Sure thing! I'm new to the fediverse and just learned about matrix a couple of hours ago, so please let me know how to proceed.

[–] CombatWombatEsq 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Me too! I tried my hand at creating a Matrix room that anyone that is interested can join: https://matrix.to/#/#trailsapp:matrix.org . Let yourself in and we can come up with how we want to proceed together!

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

@CombatWombatEsq joined :)