AMule Project FAQ - User contributions [en]

User:Bigbob

2004-07-16T22:02:27Z

82.131.24.170:

Created the initial aMule project as fork from xMule to improve his skills in C++/GUI development. Since xMule project had lost "its touch" (and majority of developers), aMule quickly became popular, and more and more developers joined. Strongly supported the idea of community development (as opposed to rather closed development of xMule at the time); this could be seen from the "all-are-ops" mentality he enforced on IRC channel.

Later, there were some misunderstandings between him and the other developers/community, and he is no longer among us. But he will always be remembered as the starter of the aMule project.

AMule devs

2004-07-16T21:52:19Z

82.131.24.170:

== The aMule Project ==
The aMule project is led by a bunch in people who toil away in front of their computers, so that you can enjoy a stable and featureful P2P client.
This page is about us.

== The Team ==
These are the people who works on aMule:

=== Developers ===

* [[User:deltaHF|deltaHF_]]:
* [[User:Jacobo221|Jacobo221]]:
* [[User:Kry|Kry]]:
* [[User:lfroen|lfroen]]:
* [[User:Madcat|Madcat]]: [Retired]
* [[User:Phoenix|Phoenix]]: Code janitor junior.
* [[User:shakraw|shakraw]]:
* [[User:thepolish|thepolish]]: aMule tools coder
* [[User:Unleashed|Unleashed]]:
* [[User:Xaignar|Xaignar]]: Code janitor extraordinaire!
* [[User:falso|falso]]: cas coder

=== Testers ===

=== Others ===

=== Former Team-members ===
These are people who have worked on aMule in the past.
Please note that this list doesn't include the people from before [[aMule]] forked off from [[xMule]], nor does it include people from the [[lMule]] days. If you wish to learn more about those, please visit the websites of those projects.

==== Developers ====
* [[User:Bigbob|Bigbob]]: Also known as ''Creteil''; aMule project creator.
==== Testers ====

==== Others ====

== Helping ==
We can always use another helping hand, and if you are interested, then I'd encourage you to contact us and see if you can help us. Currently, what we need the most is developers and testers, though also translators and others.

=== Becoming a Developer ===
To become a aMule Developer (tm), you'll need at the very least a working knowledge of C++, since that is the language in which aMule is written. You'll also need to learn about the GUI toolkit used by aMule: [http://www.wxwidgets.org wxWidgets].

However, we do not require that you are an expert, only that you are willing to help and willing to learn.

If you are interested, then simply drop by on [[IRC]] and let us know. Currently we use a private CVS server, but after you've submitted a patch or two you can easily get r/w access to it.

We can use your skills if you are using one of the platforms where we aim at being usable on: Nix, Macs and Windows.
And if your operating system of choice isn't on that list, then maybe you can help add it.

=== Becoming a Tester ===
We need people who are willing to create complete bug-rapports, as the standard is pretty low regarding user reports. This is rather simple, but takes patience. Please contact us on [[IRC]] for more information.

=== Becoming a Translator ===
aMule already includes translations for a number of languages, however, we'll always welcome more, and even if your language of choice has been done already, then perhaps you can help improve it. Please see the [http://forum.amule.org/board.php?boardid=40 Translations] forum for more information, or contact us on [[IRC]].

User:Madcat

2004-07-16T21:46:38Z

82.131.24.170:

Originally joined May 2003 to LMule team, maintained the first fork, "xMule" during summer 2003, and left the project in autumn 2003, prior aMule fork.

Currently still idling around on channel and providing occasional advice/help, but is no longer actively developing.

AMule devs

2004-07-16T21:43:54Z

82.131.24.170:

== The aMule Project ==
The aMule project is led by a bunch in people who toil away in front of their computers, so that you can enjoy a stable and featureful P2P client.
This page is about us.

== The Team ==
These are the people who works on aMule:

=== Developers ===

* [[User:deltaHF|deltaHF_]]:
* [[User:Jacobo221|Jacobo221]]:
* [[User:Kry|Kry]]:
* [[User:lfroen|lfroen]]:
* [[User:Madcat|Madcat]]: [Retired]
* [[User:Phoenix|Phoenix]]: Code janitor junior.
* [[User:shakraw|shakraw]]:
* [[User:thepolish|thepolish]]: aMule tools coder
* [[User:Unleashed|Unleashed]]:
* [[User:Xaignar|Xaignar]]: Code janitor extraordinaire!
* [[User:falso|falso]]: cas coder

=== Testers ===

=== Others ===

=== Former Team-members ===
These are people who have worked on aMule in the past.
Please note that this list doesn't include the people from before [[aMule]] forked off from [[xMule]], nor does it include people from the [[lMule]] days. If you wish to learn more about those, please visit the websites of those projects.

==== Developers ====

==== Testers ====

==== Others ====

== Helping ==
We can always use another helping hand, and if you are interested, then I'd encourage you to contact us and see if you can help us. Currently, what we need the most is developers and testers, though also translators and others.

=== Becoming a Developer ===
To become a aMule Developer (tm), you'll need at the very least a working knowledge of C++, since that is the language in which aMule is written. You'll also need to learn about the GUI toolkit used by aMule: [http://www.wxwidgets.org wxWidgets].

However, we do not require that you are an expert, only that you are willing to help and willing to learn.

If you are interested, then simply drop by on [[IRC]] and let us know. Currently we use a private CVS server, but after you've submitted a patch or two you can easily get r/w access to it.

We can use your skills if you are using one of the platforms where we aim at being usable on: Nix, Macs and Windows.
And if your operating system of choice isn't on that list, then maybe you can help add it.

=== Becoming a Tester ===
We need people who are willing to create complete bug-rapports, as the standard is pretty low regarding user reports. This is rather simple, but takes patience. Please contact us on [[IRC]] for more information.

=== Becoming a Translator ===
aMule already includes translations for a number of languages, however, we'll always welcome more, and even if your language of choice has been done already, then perhaps you can help improve it. Please see the [[http://forum.amule.org/board.php?boardid=40 Translations] forum for more information, or contact us on [[IRC]].