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The "HowToContribute" page has been changed by SomeOtherAccount: https://wiki.apache.org/hadoop/HowToContribute?action=diff&rev1=105&rev2=106 * Keep your computer's clock up to date via an NTP server, and set up the time zone correctly. This is good for avoiding change-log confusion. == Making Changes == - Before you start, send a message to the [[http://hadoop.apache.org/core/mailing_lists.html|Hadoop developer mailing list]], or file a bug report in [[Jira]]. Describe your proposed changes and check that they fit in with what others are doing and have planned for the project. Be patient, it may take folks a while to understand your requirements. If you want to start with pre-existing issues, look for Jiras labeled `newbie`. + Before you start, send a message to the [[http://hadoop.apache.org/core/mailing_lists.html|Hadoop developer mailing list]], or file a bug report in [[Jira]]. Describe your proposed changes and check that they fit in with what others are doing and have planned for the project. Be patient, it may take folks a while to understand your requirements. If you want to start with pre-existing issues, look for Jiras labeled `newbie`. You can find them using [[https://issues.apache.org/jira/issues/?filter=12331506|this filter]]. Modify the source code and add some (very) nice features using your favorite IDE.<<BR>>
