Pick an area to help in and help with it (file bug reports, submit patches,
comment on mailing lists). If people notice you are working well towards a
specific area you are far more likely to be mentored. Ask this question to a
developer in a few months time, one who you have a rapport with.

George

On 22/02/06, Rafael Bugajewski <rb@bugajewski.de> wrote:
>
> Hello Gentoo developers,
>
> because I do not know anybody in the Gentoo developer community I want to
> ask
> if anybody has enough time and motivation to help a newbie doing his first
> steps in Gentoo development?
>
> It would be nice if this person could also "transform" to my mentor if I
> feel
> ready in some weeks, months or years...
>
> Bye,
>
> Rafael
>
>
>