What can us mere mortals do to help?

[Dirk Hohndel]

On Mar 1, 2013, at 4:24 PM, Chris Lewis wrote:

> I've been following sub surface since it was diveclog way back when.  I had some small interaction with Linus in those days and provided some sample dives from my computer etc.
> 
> I've always felt that I should do my but to contribute but I am unable to program and to be honest I don't have either the time or the aptitude to be able to learn. 

And that's totally ok. There is a ton of other stuff that needs to get done!

> So given that I can't code, translate or write proper English for documentation, what would the developers most like help with?  If its something I can do, I'm more than willing to have a go!

You can provide feedback on the documentation. You can add chapters in whatever style you are comfortable with. Experience shows that once we have SOMETHING people will work on making it better. Having the first draft chapter on any topic that is missing is extremely helpful
You can, of course, test, test, test. Which platforms do you have access to? Especially the Windows and Mac installers (particularly prior to a release) could need a LOT more testing.
Play with the import feature. Many of the websites are free, so are some of the other programs (or they have free trials) - download dives into that software / website, export it, import to Subsurface, compare.
See the call for help with the Android app today (assuming you have an Android phone)
There are a TON of things like that you can do.

> I imagine there are a number of lurkers on this last who may also feel the same way, but maybe not.
> 
> Anyway, is there anything I can do?

Was the list long enough? I can come up with a lot more ideas :-)

/D
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