Hello kashylupah! Welcome to Fedora!
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These links are a good read to begin with. They tell you what the Free/Open Source community is about, and then they'll introduce you to Fedora: what Fedora is all about, and what we do, and of course, how we do it:
Next, when you're ready, could you please introduce yourself (preferably on the list) so that the community can get to know you? (Interests, skills, anything you wish to say about yourself really).
Finally, could you let us know how you learned about the Fedora project? Was it from a colleague, or social media, for example?
If you have any questions at all, please ask! We'll use this ticket to keep in touch! :)
In addition, could you provide some information to understand your requirements better? (You can write them in the introduction, or answer here if you feel more comfortable).
For example:
your experience with Free/Open Source Software (FOSS) communities/ecosystems:
your background/skills, for example:
your experience in communication platforms:
how much time are you looking to/are you able to spend on volunteering (approximate hours per week)?
Remember that this is not a job interview at all. This is just an icebreaker to help all your new friends get to know you quicker. The better we know you, the better we can support you in identifying Fedora activities that promise to be relevant for you.
Please write how much/whatever you wish. :).
Hi everyone! My name is Isaac Karanja, and I’m excited to be part of the Fedora community!
I'm a software developer and cybersecurity enthusiast based in Kenya. I have a growing interest in Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) and I'm thrilled to contribute and learn from a global, collaborative ecosystem like Fedora.
My key areas of interest include:
Cybersecurity & Ethical Hacking (continuing to learn more new things)
Linux systems and server administration
Python programming
Web development (HTML/CSS/JavaScript/Python frameworks)
Community support and digital outreach
I've worked on several tech-related projects, including a hotel menu and ordering system, and I’m currently building a house booking platform for students. I'm also exploring network analysis with Wireshark, penetration testing (web, mobile, Wi-Fi), and SSH/VPN automation.
How I Learned About Fedora I learned about Fedora through a mix of online research, Linux forums, and recommendations from an active Fedora cintributer The project's commitment to freedom, innovation, and community involvement really stood out to me.
Experience with FOSS This is my first time actively participating in a FOSS community, but I've been a long-time user of open-source tools like Kali Linux, Wireshark, Metasploit, Inkscape, and Git. I'm eager to transition from user to contributor.
My Place in the FOSS Community I see myself learning by doing — starting small with documentation, community support, or testing, and eventually contributing to development, packaging, or security testing. I’m also interested in spreading awareness of FOSS in my local community.
Technical Background
OS: I use GNU/Linux (Fedora and Kali Linux) as my main operating systems.
Languages: Python, HTML/CSS, basic JavaScript, and Bash scripting.
Dev Tools: Git, VS Code, command line tools, Burp Suite, Nmap.
Design Tools: Some experience with Inkscape, Canva, and video editing tools.
Other skills: Penetration testing, network analysis, SSH/VPN setup, basic sysadmin tasks.
Communication Platforms
I've used mailing lists, forums (like Stack Overflow and Reddit), and I’m comfortable with platforms like Telegram, Discord, and Matrix.
I haven’t moderated communities yet, but I’d love to help in the future.
Availability I can dedicate around 5–10 hours per week to volunteering, depending on my university schedule and project load.
Looking Forward I'm really looking forward to getting involved and contributing to Fedora. If there’s a specific area where newcomers are encouraged to start, I’d love a pointer. Thanks again for the warm welcome!
If anyone here is into cybersecurity or Linux-based development, feel free to connect — I’d love to collaborate or learn from your experience.
Best regards, Isaac Karanja
Hi Isaac, That is an awesome set of skills=2E There is a Security SIG (special interest group)=2E You could also just start 'testing' various aspects of Fedora and report y= our findings=2E
Jump into any groups, ask as many questions as you want=2E
There is a new system for Git with Fedora being adopted soon 'Forgejo' tha= t could likely use some 'testing'
Nice to meet you, MatH
On 6 June 2025 11:00:22=E2=80=AFpm ACST, Isaac Karanja <pagure@pagure=2Eio=
wrote: kashylupah added a new comment to an issue you are following: `` Hi everyone! My name is Isaac Karanja, and I=E2=80=99m excited to be part= of the Fedora community! I'm a software developer and cybersecurity enthusiast based in Kenya=2E I= have a growing interest in Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) and I'm th= rilled to contribute and learn from a global, collaborative ecosystem like = Fedora=2E My key areas of interest include: Cybersecurity & Ethical Hacking (continuing to learn more new things) Linux systems and server administration Python programming Web development (HTML/CSS/JavaScript/Python frameworks) Community support and digital outreach I've worked on several tech-related projects, including a hotel menu and = ordering system, and I=E2=80=99m currently building a house booking platfor= m for students=2E I'm also exploring network analysis with Wireshark, penet= ration testing (web, mobile, Wi-Fi), and SSH/VPN automation=2E How I Learned About Fedora I learned about Fedora through a mix of online research, Linux forums, an= d recommendations from an active Fedora cintributer The project's commitmen= t to freedom, innovation, and community involvement really stood out to me= =2E Experience with FOSS This is my first time actively participating in a FOSS community, but I'v= e been a long-time user of open-source tools like Kali Linux, Wireshark, Me= tasploit, Inkscape, and Git=2E I'm eager to transition from user to contrib= utor=2E My Place in the FOSS Community I see myself learning by doing =E2=80=94 starting small with documentatio= n, community support, or testing, and eventually contributing to developmen= t, packaging, or security testing=2E I=E2=80=99m also interested in spreadi= ng awareness of FOSS in my local community=2E Technical Background OS: I use GNU/Linux (Fedora and Kali Linux) as my main operating systems= =2E Languages: Python, HTML/CSS, basic JavaScript, and Bash scripting=2E Dev Tools: Git, VS Code, command line tools, Burp Suite, Nmap=2E Design Tools: Some experience with Inkscape, Canva, and video editing too= ls=2E Other skills: Penetration testing, network analysis, SSH/VPN setup, basic= sysadmin tasks=2E Communication Platforms I've used mailing lists, forums (like Stack Overflow and Reddit), and I= =E2=80=99m comfortable with platforms like Telegram, Discord, and Matrix=2E I haven=E2=80=99t moderated communities yet, but I=E2=80=99d love to help= in the future=2E Availability I can dedicate around 5=E2=80=9310 hours per week to volunteering, depend= ing on my university schedule and project load=2E Looking Forward I'm really looking forward to getting involved and contributing to Fedora= =2E If there=E2=80=99s a specific area where newcomers are encouraged to st= art, I=E2=80=99d love a pointer=2E Thanks again for the warm welcome! If anyone here is into cybersecurity or Linux-based development, feel fre= e to connect =E2=80=94 I=E2=80=99d love to collaborate or learn from your e= xperience=2E Best regards, Isaac Karanja `` To reply, visit the link below or just reply to this email https://pagure=2Eio/fedora-join/WelcomeToFedora/issue/88
wrote:
kashylupah added a new comment to an issue you are following: `` Hi everyone! My name is Isaac Karanja, and I=E2=80=99m excited to be part= of the Fedora community!
I'm a software developer and cybersecurity enthusiast based in Kenya=2E I= have a growing interest in Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) and I'm th= rilled to contribute and learn from a global, collaborative ecosystem like = Fedora=2E
I've worked on several tech-related projects, including a hotel menu and = ordering system, and I=E2=80=99m currently building a house booking platfor= m for students=2E I'm also exploring network analysis with Wireshark, penet= ration testing (web, mobile, Wi-Fi), and SSH/VPN automation=2E
How I Learned About Fedora I learned about Fedora through a mix of online research, Linux forums, an= d recommendations from an active Fedora cintributer The project's commitmen= t to freedom, innovation, and community involvement really stood out to me= =2E
Experience with FOSS This is my first time actively participating in a FOSS community, but I'v= e been a long-time user of open-source tools like Kali Linux, Wireshark, Me= tasploit, Inkscape, and Git=2E I'm eager to transition from user to contrib= utor=2E
My Place in the FOSS Community I see myself learning by doing =E2=80=94 starting small with documentatio= n, community support, or testing, and eventually contributing to developmen= t, packaging, or security testing=2E I=E2=80=99m also interested in spreadi= ng awareness of FOSS in my local community=2E
OS: I use GNU/Linux (Fedora and Kali Linux) as my main operating systems= =2E
Languages: Python, HTML/CSS, basic JavaScript, and Bash scripting=2E
Dev Tools: Git, VS Code, command line tools, Burp Suite, Nmap=2E
Design Tools: Some experience with Inkscape, Canva, and video editing too= ls=2E
Other skills: Penetration testing, network analysis, SSH/VPN setup, basic= sysadmin tasks=2E
I've used mailing lists, forums (like Stack Overflow and Reddit), and I= =E2=80=99m comfortable with platforms like Telegram, Discord, and Matrix=2E
I haven=E2=80=99t moderated communities yet, but I=E2=80=99d love to help= in the future=2E
Availability I can dedicate around 5=E2=80=9310 hours per week to volunteering, depend= ing on my university schedule and project load=2E
Looking Forward I'm really looking forward to getting involved and contributing to Fedora= =2E If there=E2=80=99s a specific area where newcomers are encouraged to st= art, I=E2=80=99d love a pointer=2E Thanks again for the warm welcome!
If anyone here is into cybersecurity or Linux-based development, feel fre= e to connect =E2=80=94 I=E2=80=99d love to collaborate or learn from your e= xperience=2E
Best regards, Isaac Karanja ``
To reply, visit the link below or just reply to this email https://pagure=2Eio/fedora-join/WelcomeToFedora/issue/88
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