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Participation in the perfSONAR-PS project is open to all. To see a current listing of participants, please check the project members page. We are currently looking for help in the following areas:

  • Software Packaging (BSD Ports, RPMs, DEBs)
    • Software is currently available as RPMs for CentOS Linux (version 5, x86 Architecture).
    • There is demand for packages on other platforms that we are unable to meet.
    • Volunteers would build and test the releases for other operating systems.
    • Volunteers would contribute these packages to the project's repositories.

  • Software Testers/QA
    • Testing software is vital to this project.
    • Volunteers would be responsible for testing releases.
    • Volunteers may devise test frameworks or unit test.
    • Volunteers would contribute work back to the project.

  • Documentation Reviewers/Translation
    • All documentation is currently under review.
    • Examples include guides for: developers, users, installation, extension.
    • Volunteers would be responsible for reviewing and suggesting improvements.
    • Translators could convert documentation from English to other languages.

  • Service Developers
    • Each function in perfSONAR comes from a specific service.
    • Volunteers would contribute development time to create or improve existing services.
    • Language proficiency in perl, python, or Java preferred

  • Client Developers
    • Client applications consume performance data.
    • Volunteers would contribute tools capable of interacting with the perfSONAR framework
    • Language proficiency in perl, python, C, or Java preferred

There are several mailing lists available that cater to both users and developers of the perfSONAR-PS project. Interested parties should visit the following links.

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