I propose the following resolution: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ That the Debian Machine Usage Policies[1] (DMUP) be amended as follows: 1. That the Mail/News section be modified to read: Using Debian machines for reading mail is OK, please choose a lightly loaded machine [ie not master]. We do not support the use of mail download methods such as POP or IMAP, use your ISP's mail server and forwarding. Incoming mail is to be used only for tasks related to Debian or to packages in the Debian archive (including those for which an ITP has been filed). The DSA's may find it necessary to compress, relocate or erase mail without warning. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ This provides a clear definition of what I consider acceptable use of @debian.org addresses. For the sake of brevity I have not allowed for exceptions like use in curriculum vitaes or on software not included in Debian as I consider them unnecessary. Free email addresses are readily available and most developers will have alternate addresses already. It provides a high level of protection for the Debian name and requires minimal administrative effort. Sam 1. http://www.debian.org/devel/dmup -- Sam Johnston, Director Australian Online Solutions http://www.aos.net.au/
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