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12We can always use more help with the Mesa project.
13Here are some specific ideas and areas where help would be appreciated:
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18    Generate the src/mesa/main/enums.c file with a Python script which
19    uses the gl_API.xml file.
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22    Try to auto-generate the display list "save" functions seen in dlist.c
23    using a Python script and the gl_API.xml file.
24    The gl_API.xml file will probably need a new tag to indicate whether or
25    not each function gets compiled into display lists.
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28    Maintenance of assembly language files on Linux, Windows and SPARC systems.
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31    Help to incorporate the 3Dlabs' shading language compiler for OpenGL 2.0.
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34    Implement assembly language (SSE/MMX) code generation for
35    vertex/fragment programs.
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38    Windows 98/NT driver building, maintenance and testing
39    (Karl Schultz has been doing a great job of this lately).
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42    Maintenance and testing of various drivers, such as DOS/DJGPP, GGI, etc.
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45    Write new tests for Glean.
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51If you want to help with Mesa, first join the Mesa developer's
52mailing list.
53Then post a message to propose what you want to do, just to make sure
54there's no issues.
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58Anyone is welcome to contribute code to the Mesa project.
59By doing so, it's assumed that you agree to the code's licensing terms.
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63Finally:
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67<li>Try to write high-quality code that follows the existing style.
68<li>Use uniform indentation, write comments, use meaningful identifiers, etc.
69<li>Test your code thoroughly.  Include test programs if appropriate.
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