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  • For installation and usage problems, send to cloudstack-users@incubator.apache.org.  There are developers who can help you there.  Do not send to cloudstack-dev@incubator.apache.org.
  • For development discussions, send to cloudstack-dev@incubator.apache.org.
  • For requirements on features, send to both cloudstack-users@incubator.apache.org and cloudstack-dev@incubator.apache.org.
  • On replying, if you've determined a certain list is not necessary, strip it from the TO/CC line.
  • Always use "Reply to All", to keep everyone and mailing list in the thread. Don't be afraid to make a correction if you used "Reply" to single people involved by mistake.

Email Formatting

The CloudStack mailing list works like other mailing lists on the internet.  It prefers the following format:

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Tag

Meaning

DISCUSS

Discuss a certain topic.  Use this tag if you're proposing a feature and is collecting requirements.

VOTE

Voting on a a topic.  Use this sparingly and it should be after a discussion has taken place.  Before using VOTE, please read the bylaws on what it means.

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ACS[Release #]

Message regarding a certain release in progress.

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AWSAPI

Email is regarding the AWS API component of CloudStack

DOCS

Email is regarding CloudStack documentation

EVENT

Email is announcing a CloudStack event

MERGE

Use to discuss merging a branch into another branch

PROPOSAL

Use this tag if you are proposing a functional spec, test plan for a feature, and other related documentation.

QA

Email is regarding CloudStack QA effort.

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RESULT

This tag is used with the VOTE tag to indicate the voting has concluded and the tallying is indicated in this email.  The subject line should look like [VOTE][RESULT].

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RESOLVED

This tag is used with other tags to indicate that the original poster believes the discussion has been resolved.  The subject line should look like [VOTE][RESOLVED].

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OFFLINE

An email message to indicate a contributor is offline from the mailing list for a certain period of days and replies should not be expected.

WIKI

Emails to discuss Wiki content

CI

Anything related to the continuous integration systems - build, jenkins, automated tests

Dealing with the List

  • Always use "Reply to All", to keep everyone and mailing list in the thread. Don't be afraid to make a correction if you used "Reply" to single people involved by mistake.
  • Rude behavior is not appreciated on the mailing list.  Always remember that words in email can sound harsher than the intent when you're reading or writing emails.
  • Setup filters on tags will help the traffic flow.
  • You may not get a reply.  Don't be afraid to resend your email after a few days.
  • If you're expecting someone to see your email, include them in the CC/TO line after you sent out the initial email and didn't get a reply.
  • Communicate often.

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