The Free Software Mirror Group
Offered By: linux.conf.au via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Discover the journey of The Free Software Mirror Group (FSMG) in this 16-minute conference talk from linux.conf.au. Learn how a group of local sysadmins in New Zealand addressed the unique challenges of high-speed urban fiber and low-bandwidth international connections to improve access to popular and emerging free software projects. Explore FSMG's first year of operation, from its inception to daily management, and understand how it became an official mirror for projects like Debian, Kali, Raspbian, CentOS, Arch Linux, and OpenBSD. Gain insights into traffic patterns, challenges faced, and achievements made. Find out how to utilize FSMG mirrors and consider joining their mission to enhance free software accessibility in New Zealand and beyond.
Syllabus
Intro
Converting interest into action
Goals for FSMG
What did we build?
Traffic insights
Challenges to date
Achievements to date
How do you use our mirrors?
Want to join the #FSMG mission?
Questions?
Taught by
linux.conf.au
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