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  This is a [[http://code.google.com/p/protobuf/issues/detail?id=213 |known issue]] for Linux, and is caused by a stale cache of libraries. Run {{{ldconfig}}} and try again.
  
  === Making Changes ===
- Before you start, send a message to the [[http://hadoop.apache.org/core/mailing_lists.html|Hadoop developer mailing list]], or file a bug report in [[Jira]].  Describe your proposed changes and check that they fit in with what others are doing and have planned for the project.  Be patient, it may take folks a while to understand your requirements.
+ Before you start, send a message to the [[http://hadoop.apache.org/core/mailing_lists.html|Hadoop developer mailing list]], or file a bug report in [[Jira]].  Describe your proposed changes and check that they fit in with what others are doing and have planned for the project.  Be patient, it may take folks a while to understand your requirements.  If you want to start with pre-existing issues, look for Jiras labeled `newbie`.
  
  Modify the source code and add some (very) nice features using your favorite IDE.<<BR>>