[OSGeo-Discuss] OSGeo server admin

[Mateusz Loskot]

Paolo Cavallini wrote:
> Hi all. Concerning ticket http://trac.osgeo.org/osgeo/ticket/392 I 
> think the discussion should be brought to the attention of the list.

Good point!

> For my experience, I do not think server administration is well 
> suited for volunteer work. To me, server administration is a service,
>  more or less like accounting or printing brochures.

A 'poisonous' person may say that software development is a service
that is not well suited for volunteer work ;-)

> Moreover, I do not think precious developer time (the main limiting 
> resource for open source software IMHO) is profitably spent 
> administering servers (but thanks to all who are doing it!).

Agreed, absolutely!

> In short, I'm suggesting to hire a part time server admin, who should
>  be in charge of software upgrades (e.g. the trac) etc. All the best.
> 
If OSGeo can afford it, I think it's sounds like a very good plan.

Best regards,
-- 
Mateusz Loskot, http://mateusz.loskot.net