We are excited to announce a new collaboration between the Linux Association of Canada and Rocky Linux, creating new opportunities for students, aspiring contributors, and members of the Canadian open source community.


One of the biggest misconceptions about contributing to open source is that you need to be an experienced programmer. While software development is certainly important, successful open source projects also rely on writers, editors, translators, testers, designers, community members, and many others.


Through this collaboration, members of the Linux Association of Canada can gain valuable experience by contributing to an official Linux distribution used by organizations around the world.


More Than Just Programming


Rocky Linux offers many ways to get involved, including:

  • Writing and improving documentation
  • Reviewing existing guides and tutorials
  • Translating documentation into additional languages
  • Testing documentation for accuracy
  • Community support and outreach
  • Quality assurance and feedback
  • Software development for those with programming experience


This means that students with little or no technical background can still make meaningful contributions while learning valuable skills used throughout the technology industry.


A Great Opportunity for Students


Employers increasingly value practical experience. Contributing to a respected open source project demonstrates initiative, teamwork, communication skills, and the ability to work in an international collaborative environment.


Whether your goal is to become a system administrator, software developer, technical writer, or simply learn more about Linux, contributing to Rocky Linux is an excellent way to build your portfolio while giving back to the open source community.


Supporting Canada's Open Source Future


The Linux Association of Canada is committed to helping Canadians discover, learn, and contribute to open source software. By working with projects like Rocky Linux, we can connect our members with real-world opportunities that help both individuals and the wider Linux ecosystem.


Open source thrives because people from all backgrounds contribute their time, knowledge, and creativity. Every improvement—whether it's a line of code, a documentation update, or a translated guide—helps thousands of users around the world.

We look forward to seeing Canadian students and community members become active contributors to Rocky Linux and continue strengthening the open source community together.