Possibility of Fedora sponsoring a Freenode server

[Ripunjay Bararia]

On 18-03-2010 02:09, Nick Bebout wrote:
> What is everyone's thoughts about us sponsoring a Freenode server?  Their
> general requirements are noted on http://freenode.net/hosting_ircd.shtml
> and I've discussed them with mmcgrath and he has said they seem doable,
> probably on telia1 or osuosl1.  Basically we'd be providing them a xen
> guest with about 1.5 or 2 GB ram, client servers should expect to sustain
> around 1Mbps of traffic, with much higher peaks. Total usage for client
> servers is usually around 320 gigabytes per month, while hidden hubs are
> generally much lower overall.
>
> We'd be giving them at least a user account on it, they prefer sudo if
> possible.  They handle the day-to-day administering of the ircd, either
> scp'ing new binaries or compiling the ircd on the server itself, and
> copying new config files to there.
>
> I've talked to their sponsor liaison and they seem to be interested.  Mike
> and I wanted to discuss it on here before I send the actual "proposal"
> email.
>
> I think it would be a good idea, especially since we use them so much for
> our IRC channels, it'd be nice to contribute a server back to the network.
>
> Nick
>
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Hi All,

We've applied to be a host about 20days ago, still awaiting updates
from the FreeNode staff.

We hope to be able to host a Freenode server soon.

regards
Ripunjay Bararia
Honesty Net Solutions (I) Pvt Ltd
Mumbai, INDIA.