# Supporting the &tde; Project

If you are new to &tde;, the &tde; project might look like big machinery to you. Undoubtedly, &tde; is not a small project, nevertheless it is very important to realize that it is easy to make a difference in the &tde; world.

There is always a need for developers, graphic artists, sound engineers, translators, and documentation writers. Consider jumping aboard this exciting international project and make yourself a name in the software world.

Along the way you will make countless friends and acquaintances all over the world. Also, the satisfaction that stems from doing actual hands-on work, that will benefit an uncountable number of users world-wide, and from seeing an unparalleled project grow, is hard to beat. Please consider joining and supporting &tde; and hop aboard this exciting journey towards a free and open alternative computing platform.

## How to get started

- Subscribe to the mailing list that interest you.

- Read the &tde; developer mailing list archives to get a feel for &tde; development.

- Learn to program using the &tde; application framework and join the &tde; developers' community.

## Supporting financially

The &tde; team is working hard on providing you with the best desktop available for the &UNIX; operating system. &tde; is available for free and will always be available for free, including each and every line of its source code, for everyone to modify and distribute. If you enjoy and use &tde; please consider supporting the &tde; Project financially. &tde; is in constant need of funds in order to finance its operations.

If your busy schedule or skills do not permit you to be actively involved in &tde; development, please consider supporting &tde; financially by sending a donation to:

Support

Please contact the Trinity team if you have questions.

Your contribution is appreciated. Thank you!