> This is indeed true. Although not quite a newbie programmer, and  
> being on the list for quite a long time, I have no idea where I can  
> start to help out. Maybe a scheme could be devised for newbie  
> programmers, because many people are interested in squeak (and  
> rightfully so) but are put off by the fact that squeak can seem  
> quite inaccessible..

You can help by doing all kind of things. Here is a not exhausting list:
     - write some tests
     - look at enh and fixed send and give feedback
     - write class comments
     - check certain design
     - produce your own library
     - help porting packages you use from one version to the other
     - have fun
     - help answering newbie questions
     - help cleaning the wiki