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# Contribution Guidelines
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This is a compilation of **Free and Libre Open Source Software ([FLOSS](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Free_and_open-source_software))** . Restrictive licenses (aka Freeware, Shareware) are *not awesome* . Please adhere to the following guidelines or your Pull Request will be closed.
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## Commits
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* Search previous suggestions before making a new one.
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* Use the following format: `[RESOURCE](LINK) - DESCRIPTION.`
* Keep descriptions short (< 80 characters ).
* End descriptions with a full stop.
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* Make an individual commit for each category.
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* Order projects alphabetically.
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## Pull Requests
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* Consolidate multiple commits.
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* Use imperative (e.g. add instead of added/adding) in the PR title.
* Include application names, categories and a link to the open source project page in the description.
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* Write a short text why the application you're adding is actually awesome.
* Put only stuff on the list you or another contributor can personally recommend
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* Recommending your own software is discouraged.
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## Issues
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* Discussion, questions and bug reports only.
* If you are sure software meets the guidelines, create a Pull Request (see above).
* Check spelling and grammar.
* Suggestions for improvements to existing structure are welcome.
