Any chance we can set up a low-volume "centos-announce" list so that we all don't have to read all of these non-Centos-specific E-mail threads about people figuring out how to admin a Linux box when all we need to know is when major releases/milestones/news items are available? Regards, -Tom
Thomas Brown wrote:>Any chance we can set up a low-volume "centos-announce" list so that we >all don't have to read all of these non-Centos-specific E-mail threads >about people figuring out how to admin a Linux box when all we need to >know is when major releases/milestones/news items are available? > >Me too. It takes about 60 seconds to add one using the Mailman web interface too. 10 seconds from the commands line. Another 20 seconds to add the aliases and run newaliases for postfix. Hint: I'll even provide the URL ;) http://lists.caosity.org/mailman/admin/centos I'm curious to know the reluctance. I must be missing some complication.
>On Wed, 23 Feb 2005 22:58:03 -0500, Ken Bass <kbass at kenbass.com> wrote: >> Me too. > >My first post to this list was the exact same question. I totally agree. > >FrancoisI think it is an aiternative, like many other mailing lists of Linux distributions adopts. But for a time being, "CentOS Digest" mode is available for such a purpose from CentOS discussion and information list. Regards.
> > ARgg... don't take heavy painkillers and post to the list. :-/ > > That should be announce list. *blush* (Seems the pain > killers also relax the brain). >I liked the 'lessen' typo even better...> > On Thu, 24 Feb 2005 22:46:10 +1100, Matt Bottrell > <mbottrell at gmail.com> wrote: > > I'd like to add my weight behind an accounce list. :) > > > > It stops the 'when will..' questions (well lessons them at^^^^^^^> least.) ;) > > Its also a good way to see all announcements (esp. if you > file them in > > an individual folder), making it much easier to find. >Say well, Micha
I'm also looking forward to having an announce list! I believe that as a serious, professional distro this is a necessity. -----Original Message----- From: centos-bounces at caosity.org [mailto:centos-bounces at caosity.org] On Behalf Of Matt Bottrell Sent: Thursday, February 24, 2005 5:46 AM To: CentOS discussion and information list Subject: Re: [Centos] centos-announce list? I'd like to add my weight behind an accounce list. :) It stops the 'when will..' questions (well lessons them at least.) ;) Its also a good way to see all announcements (esp. if you file them in an individual folder), making it much easier to find. On Wed, 23 Feb 2005 21:59:17 -0800, Francois Caen <frcaen at gmail.com> wrote:> On Wed, 23 Feb 2005 22:58:03 -0500, Ken Bass <kbass at kenbass.com> > wrote: > > Me too. > > My first post to this list was the exact same question. I totally > agree. > > Francois > _______________________________________________ > CentOS mailing list > CentOS at caosity.org http://lists.caosity.org/mailman/listinfo/centos >_______________________________________________ CentOS mailing list CentOS at caosity.org http://lists.caosity.org/mailman/listinfo/centos
An announce list is standard fare, not like we are talking about something that would be terrible to maintain here. Create a list that does not allow posts, send it a message when a new package is available. Boom, 0 administration, almost 0 storage, very little resources. It is good practice and you will get a lot of subscribers that don't want to see the day to day traffic or visit the site constantly. -----Original Message----- From: centos-bounces at caosity.org [mailto:centos-bounces at caosity.org] On Behalf Of Francois Caen Sent: Thursday, February 24, 2005 5:55 PM To: CentOS discussion and information list Subject: Re: [Centos] Re: centos-announce list? On Fri, 25 Feb 2005 00:45:56 +0100, Anne Possoz <anne.possoz at epfl.ch> wrote:> That make sense. But wouldn't it be enough to have a special quote at > the beginning of the subject like [Centos] [ANNOUNCE] [Centos] > [SECURITY] so that filtering could satisfy anyone.That would work, I could filter based on it.> I am not sure that more mailing lists will help to be a community.IMHO. Different people have different needs and interests. I'm already part of other communities like my local LUG. So I'm mostly interested in Announces from Centos, not really in "how do I burn CDs?" and the like. Francois _______________________________________________ CentOS mailing list CentOS at caosity.org http://lists.caosity.org/mailman/listinfo/centos
A valid question. I would say to both. It would be minimal traffic to add to this list and may catch folks that didn't think they needed to subscribe to the announce list. -----Original Message----- From: centos-bounces at caosity.org [mailto:centos-bounces at caosity.org] On Behalf Of John Hinton Sent: Thursday, February 24, 2005 9:13 PM To: CentOS discussion and information list Subject: Re: [Centos] Re: centos-announce list? OK.. after all the stink about creating an announce list.... :) (yes, I was for it, too) So, now the next logical question. Will announements be made 'only' to the announce lists or will they be made to this list as well? I'm sorry, but I'm finding myself about to fall out of my chair laughing at all of this. Such a good group and we get in a stink over an announce list.. too funny. Best, John Hinton _______________________________________________ CentOS mailing list CentOS at caosity.org http://lists.caosity.org/mailman/listinfo/centos
You Might find this interesting also. It''s supposed to be a low vollume centos announce list - if the developers can get used to using it. I''ve been subscribed to it since it was created and there still hasn''t been any announcements on it. -----Original Message----- From: centos-bounces@caosity.org [mailto:centos-bounces@caosity.org] On Behalf Of Michael Jennings Sent: Thursday, February 24, 2005 8:43 PM To: centos@caosity.org Subject: Re: [Centos] Re: centos-announce list? On Friday, 25 February 2005, at 03:18:56 (+0100), Dag Wieers wrote:> I think everyone can agree to that. So, who of the CentOS admins can > create such a list and make sure developers use it for all updates > (and maybe important news items only).The list has been created. http://lists.caosity.org/mailman/listinfo/centos-announce/ Michael -- Michael Jennings (a.k.a. KainX) http://www.kainx.org/ <mej@kainx.org> n + 1, Inc., http://www.nplus1.net/ Author, Eterm (www.eterm.org) ----------------------------------------------------------------------- "I believe God''s grace is so incredible that He saves those who so much as grunt in His general direction, as long as it is from their heart." -- Rick Durrance, Youth Pastor, Wilmore UMC (paraphrased) _______________________________________________ CentOS mailing list CentOS@caosity.org http://lists.caosity.org/mailman/listinfo/centos
Sorry to everyone for the accidental post. I was forwarding this to a colleague of mine. I appreciate that the developers have been under a lot of work lately with Centos4 and I thank you for producing an excellent product! With or without an active announce list, Centos Rocks!!! Thanks again, Bob. -----Original Message----- From: centos-bounces@caosity.org [mailto:centos-bounces@caosity.org] On Behalf Of Bob Pierce Sent: Friday, March 11, 2005 9:59 AM To: CentOS discussion and information list Subject: RE: [Centos] Re: centos-announce list? You Might find this interesting also. It''s supposed to be a low vollume centos announce list - if the developers can get used to using it. I''ve been subscribed to it since it was created and there still hasn''t been any announcements on it. -----Original Message----- From: centos-bounces@caosity.org [mailto:centos-bounces@caosity.org] On Behalf Of Michael Jennings Sent: Thursday, February 24, 2005 8:43 PM To: centos@caosity.org Subject: Re: [Centos] Re: centos-announce list? On Friday, 25 February 2005, at 03:18:56 (+0100), Dag Wieers wrote:> I think everyone can agree to that. So, who of the CentOS admins can > create such a list and make sure developers use it for all updates > (and maybe important news items only).The list has been created. http://lists.caosity.org/mailman/listinfo/centos-announce/ Michael -- Michael Jennings (a.k.a. KainX) http://www.kainx.org/ <mej@kainx.org> n + 1, Inc., http://www.nplus1.net/ Author, Eterm (www.eterm.org) ----------------------------------------------------------------------- "I believe God''s grace is so incredible that He saves those who so much as grunt in His general direction, as long as it is from their heart." -- Rick Durrance, Youth Pastor, Wilmore UMC (paraphrased) _______________________________________________ CentOS mailing list CentOS@caosity.org http://lists.caosity.org/mailman/listinfo/centos _______________________________________________ CentOS mailing list CentOS@caosity.org http://lists.caosity.org/mailman/listinfo/centos