Linux Documentation Project Volunteers & Contacts
The LDP has had the good fortune of having a multitude of excellent contributors over the many years of its existence. For contact purposes, the list below simply states the current / active members.
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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
Saqib Ali, <saqibfobia(at)yahoo.com>, Technical contributor
DocBook tools and process development, including the DocBook XML Validator & Transformer.Guylhem Aznar, <guylhem(at)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, <ldp(at)fergusontechgroup.com>, Technical contributor / webmaster
Issues related to document publishing, authoring, etc. 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.Machtelt Garrels, <tille(at)coresequence.com>, Author / contributor
Author of two noted TLDP guides; maintains mirror site list. Assists in TLDP Document Review effort.Stein Gjoen, <sgjoen(at)mail.nyx.net>, Technical contributor
Maintains TARPL site (The unofficial Linux Documentation Project Advanced Research and Prototyping Laboratory). This site includes TLDP HOWTO Generator.Jorge Godoy, <godoy(at)ieee.org>, DocBook facilitator/consultant for TLDP.
Issues involving DocBook tools & processing may be brought to the attention of Jorge.Emma Jane Hogbin, <emmajane(at)tldp.org>, I18N Coordinator
Focusing on issues of localization and internationalization with respect to TLDP content. Assists in TLDP Document Review effort.Paul Jones, <pjones(at)ibiblio.org>, 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.David S. Lawyer, <dave(at)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.Tabatha Marshall, <tabatha(at)tldp.org>, LDP Review Coordinator (Technical/Language)
Leader of the LDP Document Review effort. Works to improve and maintain the quality of the content.David C. Merrill, Ph.D., <david(at)lupercalia.net>, Technical contributor
Working on database and administration tools for furthering the LDP effort.Ismael Olea, <ismael@olea.org>, Theory of documenting process.
Sergiusz Pawlowicz, <ser@linuxdoc.org>, Technical contributor
Creation/administration of the CVS document repository. Handles the setup and maintenance of the LDP mailing lists.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.