GitHub announces Open Source Friday

GitHub has announceda new program that aims to make it easier for people to contribute to opensource projects. "Open Source Friday isn't limited toindividuals. Your team, department, or company can take part,too. Contributing to the software you already use isn't altruistic-it's aninvestment in the tools your company relies on. And you can always startsmall: spend two hours every Friday working on an open source projectrelevant to your business. Whether you're an aspiring contributor or activemaintainer of open source software, we help you track and share your Fridaycontributions. We also provide a framework for regular contribution, alongwith resources to help you convince your employers to join in."