About project roles

Observer
  • Views, but does not change project resources.
  • Read-only access to most project resources.
  • Read-only access to web content and source code (CVS).
  • Submits issue to issue tracking (IssueZilla)
  • Subscribes and posts to project mailing lists.
Developer
  • Contributes directly to project -- source code and HTML.
  • Gains write access to most project resources.
  • Write access to HTML, news utility, files utility, CVS, Issuezilla.
  • Mailing list privileges the same.
Content Developer
  • Contributes directly to project's web content (HTML).
  • Gains write access to project's HTML, news utility, files utility, and Issuezilla.
  • Mailing list privileges the same.
Project Owner
  • Defines the project's overall mission, direction, methodology, and community make-up.
  • Gains administrative access to all Project functions.
  • Grants members requested permissions on project.
  • Administers all project mailing lists and is default moderator on all lists.
  • Administers Issuezilla.
  • Project Owner role supersedes any other roles you may hold on a project.