How do you participate in open source projects? I have went to a few sites that have open source projects but don't know how to participate in them.

Find one you are interested in, download the code, look to see if they have a bugs/features list, fix/add bug/feature, submit code.

Well I was looking for a project that I would help a team create or create individually, I take it open source projects don't operate in the way I had hoped.

Are you looking for a new project? If so, check out "Project Partners Wanted" under "Business Exchange" at the top there. You can also just create your own project at some open source site and hope that you attract some interest.

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