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+Contributing to Philo
+=====================
+
+So you want to contribute to Philo? That's great! Here's some ways you can get started:
+
+* **Report bugs and request features.** :mod:`philo` uses a Redmine installation located at `http://ithinksw.org/projects/philo/issues <http://ithinksw.org/projects/philo/issues>`_ for issue tracking. In order to report an issue, you will need to register for an account with the tracker.
+* **Contribute code.** Philo uses git to manage its code. You can fork philo's repository either on `GitHub <http://github.com/ithinksw/philo>`_ or `Gitorious <http://gitorious.org/ithinksw/philo>`_. If you are contributing to Philo, you may need to submit a `Contributor License Agreement <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Contributor_License_Agreement>`_.
+* **Join the discussion** on IRC at `irc://irc.oftc.net/#philo <irc://irc.oftc.net/#philo>`_ if you have any questions or suggestions or just want to chat about the project. You can also keep in touch via :mod:`philo`'s mailing lists: `philo@ithinksw.org <mailto:philo@ithinksw.org>`_ and `philo-devel@ithinksw.org <mailto:philo-devel@ithinksw.org>`_.