Re: Hosting offers for Debian development
Mehdi Dogguy writes ("Re: Hosting offers for Debian development"):
> I imagine that this kind of question has been asked many times in the past
> but I didn't see a formal answer for it[1]: If someone is working on some
> new project/service for Debian and wants to be hosted on a DSA-managed
> machine, what are the criteria that should be met to be accepted? I guess
> 'root' access is not out of question, but I am sure there are other restrictions.
> It would be nice if DSA could clarify that for their fellow developers.
>
> [1]: or if it exists, I'd be happy to read it.
I don't think there is a formal list of `criteria' in that sense.
(If there is then of course it would be good if DSA could publish it,
eg here: https://dsa.debian.org/)
It's reasonably obvious that DSA would prefer the service to run on a
supported version of Debian (although I don't know how hard a
requirement that is) and that they will take an interest in the
architecture of the service, service users, security considerations,
and so on.
I recently had a need for a service machine, and DSA have been very
helpful and constructive.
I really recommend that if you have a similar need, you send an email
to DSA explaining what you are trying to do (including the
architecture of your service, etc., if that's not obvious). I think
they will help figure out how best to meet your needs.
The last time the project had a general conversation about this kind
of thing it was clear that DSA would much prefer to have Debian
services running on DSA-managed machines. My experience is that
they're willing and able to provide the support needed to make that
happen.
Thanks,
Ian.
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