[Vectorlinux-devel] For VL Packagers - Please Read

[John B <joh...@gm...>]

This message was posted in the VL Packages forum. I also thought it
appropriate to post to the VL Development list, since many of the packagers
also get this e-mail. When replying with your ssh key as described below, be
sure to reply to me only, not to the list.

I already have ssh keys from Vector, Joe1962, Kocil, johnvan and Uelsk8s, so
I won't need theirs again, lol. ;-)

Best,
John

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Due to changes in ibiblio's storage policy on its server, we are going to be
moving the main VL FTP repository from ibiblio to osuosl.org. The aim is to
go live by 15 July 2006 at the latest. (We expect that ibiblio will continue
to mirror the VL repository.)

In preparation for this move, each regular packager will need to generate an
ssh key as soon as possible using the following procedure:

1) Open a terminal.
2) Type *ssh-keygen -t rsa* at the command prompt. A public-private key pair
will be generated.
3) You will be prompted for a passphrase. While not absolutely necessary,
it's a good idea to have one.
4) The public key file will be saved in a text file located at
~/.ssh/rsa_id.pub.

Once you have generated the key, e-mail it to me at joh...@gm... as a
file attachment. Do NOT put it into the body of your e-mail. Since I get a
fair amount of e-mail daily, format your subject line like this:

JohnB316 - SSH key

Be sure to use your VL forum name where mine is. [image: wink] That way,
your e-mail won't be treated as spam.

Once I have received your SSH key and have added it to the authorized keys
for the new upload repository, you'll receive further instructions via reply
e-mail on how to access the new FTP upload repository.

Best,
John