diff --git a/docs/GivingBack b/docs/GivingBack new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..2d030c9a73 --- /dev/null +++ b/docs/GivingBack @@ -0,0 +1,33 @@ +How to Give Back to the FreeSWITCH Community +============================================ + +You're found FreeSWITCH to be helpful to you in accomplishing your +goals. How can you give back to the project? + +Like many community projects, FreeSWITCH lives on volunteers, money, +and enthusiasm. + +Example: You work for a large company +------------------------------------- + +If your company uses FreeSWITCH in any capacity, it makes sense for +people at your company to be familiar with it. The best way for this +to happen is to get involved with the development, documentation, and +administration of the project. See if your company will pay for +yourself or others to spend a part of their time contributing to +FreeSWITCH. + +When your company has a specific need FreeSWITCH can meet, consider +developing the feature in such a way that the majority of it can be +pushed up to us as a new module or subsystem and benefit others. + +If you need a feature developed in a hurry, or done the "right way" in +FreeSWITCH, consider contracting one of the core developers. + +As your company depends on FreeSWITCH, push internally for the company +to subscribe to a support agreement with FreeSWITCH Solutions so the +company receives priority support. + +Encourage your company to sponsor ClueCon; in addition to helping out +the project, you'll be exposed to a great pool of people to partner +with, sell to, and recruit from.