awesome-sysadmin/CONTRIBUTING.md
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# Contribution Guidelines
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.
## Commits
* Search previous suggestions before making a new one.
* Use the following format: `[RESOURCE](LINK) - DESCRIPTION.`
* Keep descriptions short (<80 characters).
* End descriptions with a full stop.
* Make an individual commit for each category.
* Order projects alphabetically.
## Pull Requests
* Consolidate multiple commits.
* 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.
* 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
## Issues
* 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.