pierre@0: There are many ways that you can contribute to the development of the ad
pierre@0: module:
pierre@0:  1. Testing.
pierre@0:  2. Documentation.
pierre@0:  3. Code.
pierre@0:  4. Money.
pierre@0: 
pierre@0: 
pierre@0: 1. Testing
pierre@0: 
pierre@0:    The ad project is a large and complex collection of modules.  As new
pierre@0:   features are added, unfortunately new bugs are sometimes added too.  And
pierre@0:   unfortunately these bugs can go undetected in my development environement.
pierre@0:   By installing the ad module on your server, testing it, and reporting any
pierre@0:   problems that you run into, you help to improve the project.
pierre@0: 
pierre@0:    Before submitting bug reports, please be sure that you are running the
pierre@0:   latest version of the code, as your bug may have already been fixed.  Also,
pierre@0:   please be sure to review the existing bug reports that other people have
pierre@0:   already submitted so I don't have to waste time cleaning up duplicate bug
pierre@0:   reports -- I maintain this project on a volunteer basis and already have
pierre@0:   little enough time as is.  Finally, be sure to review the included
pierre@0:   documentation to be sure that you have properly installed and configured the
pierre@0:   module.
pierre@0: 
pierre@0:    Bug reports can be viewed and submitted at the following URL:
pierre@0:      http://drupal.org/project/issues/ad
pierre@0: 
pierre@0: 
pierre@0: 2. Documentation.
pierre@0: 
pierre@0:    There is limited documentation built into the modules, and additional
pierre@0:   documentation found in the documentation directory distributed with the ad
pierre@0:   module.  However, documentation can always be improved.  You don't need to
pierre@0:   know how to write code or create patches to help improve the documentation.
pierre@0:   You can simply rewrite documentation files and attach them to the project's
pierre@0:   issue queue at the following URL:
pierre@0:      http://drupal.org/project/issues/ad
pierre@0: 
pierre@0: 
pierre@0: 3. Code.
pierre@0: 
pierre@0:    There are plenty of issues listed in the project's queue waiting until I
pierre@0:   find the time to code up fixes.  If you are a PHP coder yourself, it is
pierre@0:   tremendously helpful if you track down bugs and submit fixes!  It's most
pierre@0:   helpful if you submit fixes for both the 4.7.x and 5.x versions of the
pierre@0:   module.
pierre@0: 
pierre@0:    In addition to fixing bugs, you are also welcome to contribute new
pierre@0:   features.  It's preferred when new features use the ad module's many hooks
pierre@0:   and are implemented in external modules.
pierre@0: 
pierre@0: 
pierre@0: 4. Money.
pierre@0: 
pierre@0:    I maintain the ad module in my spare time.  While cash donations are not in
pierre@0:   any way required, they are certainly appreciated.  The simplest way to donate
pierre@0:   money is to use PayPal and send the donation to my email address:
pierre@0:   jeremy@tag1consulting.com.  If you are unable to use PayPal, drop me a note at
pierre@0:   that same email address and we can work out something else.
pierre@0: 
pierre@0:    I also offer consulting services, and can be contracted to add specific
pierre@0:   functionality to the module.  Contact me at jeremy@tag1consulting.com for
pierre@0:   more information.