Linux Documentation Project Volunteers & Contacts
If you email us directly, please remember that we receive a LOT of email and it may take some time to get back to you. If you have a question about the LDP or would like to submit ideas or comments about the LDP, we strongly suggest that you subscribe to discuss@en.tldp.org. See the mailing list page for details.
We cannot stress this enough. We are happy to try and respond to email but if it is a general discussion issue about the LDP please bring it to the attention of the list. We are here to help; please do not abuse us.
For questions of a general Linux nature, may we suggest:
- Taking a look at the Linux Frequently Asked Questions with Answers (FAQ).
- Examine the General Information or our New Users and Help Sites links pages.
- Browse the HOWTO categories.
- Use the mailing list of a local Linux User Group.
- Utilize a site such as LinuxNewbie.
- Try a search of the LDP.
Various Authors
The heart and soul of the LDP, numerous individuals have contributed content to the LDP.If you would like to contribute, see the LDP Author Guide and the information on "Distributing your documentation". It is also advised that you contact the LDP: feedback@en.tldp.org
Guylhem Aznar, <guylhem@metalab.unc.edu>, Chief coordinator, main contact.
If you have a project, book or general idea that you would like to present, email Guylhem or the LDP at feedback@en.tldp.org.Greg Ferguson, <gferg@metalab.unc.edu>, document publishing, mirror list, tools.
Issues related to document publishing, authoring, etc. Maintains mirror site list. Works with the SGML/XML processing tools on host machine. Issues dealing with the search engine, web site, etc.; may also be brought to his attention.Stein Gjoen, <sgjoen@mail.nyx.net>, Maintains the LDP To Do List.
Helps to coordinate the "public relations" effort for the LDP (to the Linux/Open Source community).Jorge Godoy, <godoy@ieee.org>, DocBook facilitator/coordinator for LDP content.
Issues involving tools, process, etc.; may be brought to the attention of Jorge.Joy Yokley Goodreau, <joyg@us.ibm.com>, LDP Collection Editor
Also works with the LDP Document Review effort.Paul Jones, <pjones@metalab.unc.edu>, Fearless Leader of the ibiblio.org team.
ibiblio.org (formerly metalab, formerly sunsite) has been the host provider of the LDP for many years. Their team provides unparalleled service and support.Mark Komarinski, <mkomarinski@wayga.org>, Author of LDP Author Guide & Event Coordinator.
As the LDP Event Coordinator (trade shows, etc), provides information on booth design, how to present topics (relating to the LDP) at conferences , etc.David S. Lawyer, <dave@lafn.org>, Author/maintainer of the LDP Manifesto; licensing issues.
Issues or comments related to the manifesto or licensing may be directed to David, or to the LDP at feedback@en.tldp.org.Gregory Leblanc, <gleblanc@cu-portland.edu>, General help.
David C. Merrill, Ph.D., <david@lupercalia.net>, LDP Database administrator & tools developer
Created/maintains the LDP Document Database. Works on tools for furthering the LDP effort.Ismael Olea, <ismael@olea.org>, Theory of documenting process.
Sergiusz Pawlowicz, <ser@linuxdoc.org>, CVS document repository, mailing lists.
Creation/administration of the CVS document repository. Handles the setup and maintenance of the LDP mailing lists.Tabatha Marshall, <tabatha@merlinmonroe.com>, LDP Review Coordinator
Leads the LDP Document Review effort. Works to improve and maintain the quality of the content.Guido Socher, <guido.socher(at)linuxfocus.org>, Primary contact for LinuxFocus.
LinuxFocus is a volunteer-driven, international multilingual Linux magazine which we are pleased to have as a part of the LDP document collection.Translation Effort
The following table is a list of individuals responsible for coordinating the translation effort for HOWTO's, LDP Guides, etc. Additional documentation translation efforts can be accessed from our "Non-English Information" page.