[Openfirst-cvscommit] Fwd: SourceForge.net: Notice to project admin of upcoming project web and statistics changes

[Tim G. <ti...@op...>]

Hey,

This was sent to me since I'm listed as the project admin, but I figure 
it's important enough that everyone should have a look at it.

Tim

Begin forwarded message:

> From: "SourceForge.net Team" <no...@so...>
> Date: May 5, 2005 5:08:11 PM EDT
> Subject: SourceForge.net: Notice to project admin of upcoming project 
> web and statistics changes
>
> Greetings,
>
> This message provides an overview of upcoming changes to the
> SourceForge.net statistics system and the project web service.
> You are receiving this message because you are presently listed as
> an administrator of a project hosted on SourceForge.net, and we deem
> these changes to be important enough to notify all active project
> administrators.  This is a one-time mailing. See the BOTTOM of this
> message if you are no longer active on SourceForge.net.
>
>
> A. Project Web Service
>
> A significant amount of recent work has gone in to improvements to
> the scalability and security of the project web service.
> On 2005-05-23, we will be remounting project group directories
> read-only on the project web servers (they will remain read-write
> from the shell server).
>
> This may impact existing project web applications.  All projects
> are encouraged to review our new documentation and modify their
> application configuration as needed.  http://sf.net/docs/E07/
>
> This change is being made in accordance with the previous site
> mailings announcing project web changes, referencing the
> Master RFE at:
> http://sf.net/tracker/index.php?
> func=detail&aid=1109940&group_id=1&atid=350001
>
> Additional details regarding the project web service, limitations,
> and the best ways to manage project content under this service,
> may be found in the recently-released Project Web, Shell and DB
> service guide, at: http://sf.net/docs/E07/
>
>
> B. Statistics
>
> B0. Introduction and timeline
>
> The SourceForge.net team has been working for nearly a year to complete
> a total replacement of the existing project and site statistics
> infrastructure.  It is our pleasure to announce that this work is
> reaching completion, and to provide some details to manage your
> expectations about the launch of the new statistics service.
>
> We expect to announce no later than 2005-05-16 the timeline
> for deployment of the new statistics system.  This announcement will
> be made via the the Site Status page.
> https://sourceforge.net/docs/A04/
>
>
> B1. Scalability, performance, outage reduction:
>
> The statistics system has been completely re-engineered as to cope with
> the growing size of the site user base, and of our service offering.
> With the launch of this new system, there are bound to be a few bugs
> (though we've performed extensive QA review of these changes and 
> systems
> to try to reduce the problem set).  We ask that all statistics related
> bugs found post-launch be submitted to us for review (even if they seem
> minor, or duplicative to those previously reported) at:
> https://sourceforge.net/tracker/?func=add&group_id=1&atid=200001
>
>
> B2. Project ranking formula change:
>
> One of the changes which is expected to most impact projects is the
> alteration of the project ranking formula.  This change may
> significantly alter the top project rankings, giving greater ranking to
> those projects who are not just frequently-downloaded, but also those
> projects who are active in using the Tracker and communication tools
> provided by the site.
>
> The OLD project ranking formula was:
> log (3 * # of forum posts for that week) + log (4 * # of tasks ftw) +
> log (3 * # bugs ftw) + log (10 * patches ftw) + log (5 * tracker items
> ftw) + log (# commits to CVS ftw) + log (5 * # file releases ftw) + log
> (.3 * # downloads ftw)
> -- This has been detailed in our older Site Documentation as seen at:
> https://sourceforge.net/docman/display_doc.php?docid=14040&group_id=1
>
> With the new statistics system launch, we expect to provide new Site
> Documentation.  The new documentation will include the final form of 
> the
> NEW ranking formula.  The new ranking formula splits project rankings 
> in
> to three components: traffic, development, and communication.  We 
> expect
> the new ranking formulas to be:
>
> Traffic:
> (
>  (log(last 7 days download total) / log(highest project download
>  total))
> +(log(last 7 days logo hits) / log(highest project logo hits))
> +(log(last 7 days site hits) / log(highest project site hits))
> ) / 3
>
> Development:
> (
>  (log(last 7 days cvs commit total) / log(highest project total))
>  +( (100-last file release age (days, max 100)) / 100 )
>  +( (100-last admin login age (days, max 100)) / 100 )
> ) / 3
>
> Communication:
> (
>  (log(last 7 days tracker artifact #) / log(highest project total))
>  +(log(last 7 days ML post count) / log(highest project total))
>  +(log(last 7 days forum post count) / log(highest project total))
> ) / 3
>
> Total:
> total = traffic + development + communication
>
>
> All of the 'highest' figures reference totals for the last 7 days.
> In the case of 'log(last 7 day site hits for this project) /
> log(last 7 day site hits for the project with the most site hits)',
> for example: If Project X is the busiest site this week with
> 10,000,000 hits and Project Y has had 200,000 hits then it's
> Y score = log(200,000) / log(10,000,000)
>
>
> We believe that this ranking method gives us the capability to better
> evaluate project activity, and to more directly reflect total product
> activity in how projects receive site exposure via the top site
> rankings.
>
>
> B3. Post-launch components and your feedback
>
> After the initial launch of the new statistics system, we will be
> working to complete the components to track CVS activity and mailing
> list activity.  These components have not yet been completed, and are
> expected to launch at a later date (to be announced after the initial
> shake-out of the new system).
>
> Additional statistics system enhancements are also under consideration
> for implementation after the initial launch.  Once the initial launch
> has occurred and you have had opportunity to examine the new 
> facilities,
> we encourage you to contact us (via our Feature Request Tracker)
> regarding enhancements you would like to see.
> https://sourceforge.net/tracker/?func=add&group_id=1&atid=350001
>
>
> B4. Documentation
>
> The release of new documentation (within the SourceForge.net Site
> Documentation collection) is expected to coincide with the new
> statistics system launch.  Links will be provided to the new
> documentation from our Site Status page and Enhancements page.  An
> itemized overview of the major changes carried by the new statistics
> system will be listed on the Enhancements page at time of launch.
> https://sourceforge.net/docs/A03/
> https://sourceforge.net/docs/A04/
>
>
> B5. Existing statistics data
>
> Existing statistics data (from the old statistics system) has been
> carried forward to the new statistics system.  For the time period that
> the new system has actively been pulling real-time data from our
> servers, we plan to recompute project ranking data.  All other project
> statistics should match those found in the old system.
>
>
> C. Conclusion
>
> Regarding Project Web:
>
> As documented here, project group directories will be remounted
> read-only on 2005-05-23.  All writable files will need to be placed
> in the /tmp/persistent directory structure (create a subdirectory for
> your project).  Additional details may be found in section A, above.
>
>
> Regarding Statistics:
>
> We are considering the completion of our new statistics system to be
> very high priority, and are taking only the time we need to ensure a
> highly consistent and functional system has been implemented.
> We expect to announce no later than 2005-05-16 the timeline
> for deployment of the new statistics system.  Additional details
> may be found in section B, above.
>
>
>
> We hope that your team will find added benefit through our efforts, and
> encourage your continued support and feedback.
>
> Thank you,
>
> SourceForge.net staff
> http://sf.net/tracker/?func=add&group_id=1&atid=200001
>
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> spammer. I hate you! I hate your dog! (insert other colorful phrases
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> a Support Request and we'll be glad to assist you.
>
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