= Mailing Lists = [[TracNav(TracNav/MailingTOC)]] == Project support, training and consultancy services == Support for the !OpenSceneGraph project is available via the public mailing list which is free of charge, and via professional support, training and consultancy services supplied by [http://openscenegraph.org/ OpenSceneGraph Professional Services], [http://www.skew-matrix.com/ Skew Matrix Software] and [http://www.blue-newt.com/ Blue Newt Software], see below for further details. == Public mailing list == There are three public mailing list, '''osg-users''' for general support and development discussion, '''osg-news''' for announcements of releases and '''osg-submissions''' for submitting bug fixes or other code. The public osg-users mailing list is the focal point for the community and is a lively forum for discussions ranging from how to get started for those new to the project and scene graphs, to bug reports and fixes, through to debates on how to utilize the latest and greatest graphics hardware. Note that these mailing lists are also linked to '''[wiki:Forums Forums]'''. To help getting efficient answers to your questions on the public mailing lists or forums please take a moment and look over this [http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html Smart Questions] document. Not only will it increase the likelihood of your question being answered, it will also help promote an intelligent and mature technical discussion environment. We also request that you sign your emails with at least your first name, this helps us keep informal and friendly threads, and overcomes a little of impersonal barriers that electronic communication introduces. To subscribe to any of these list, follow the appropriate link: || '''Mailing list''' || '''Archives''' || '''Description''' || '''Traffic''' || [http://lists.openscenegraph.org/listinfo.cgi/osg-users-openscenegraph.org osg-users] || [http://www.mail-archive.com/osg-users@lists.openscenegraph.org/ mail-archive] [[BR]] [http://dir.gmane.org/gmane.comp.graphics.openscenegraph.user/ Gmane-archive] [[BR]] [http://groups.google.com/group/osg-users googlegroups] ||For software support and development discussions.|| dozens per day || || [http://lists.openscenegraph.org/listinfo.cgi/osg-submissions-openscenegraph.org osg-submissions] || [http://www.mail-archive.com/osg-submissions@lists.openscenegraph.org/ mail-archive] [[BR]] [http://dir.gmane.org/gmane.comp.graphics.openscenegraph.cvs/ Gmane-archive] || To submit code changes, bug fixes, enhancements or code additions. See [wiki:MailingLists/SubmissionsProtocol SubmissionsProtocol] before submitting code changes or additions; non-conforming submissions will not be accepted || dozens per week || || [http://lists.openscenegraph.org/listinfo.cgi/osg-news-openscenegraph.org osg-news] || || For news of new releases. || dozens per few months || || [http://groups-beta.google.com/group/osg-crew?hl=en osg-crew] || || Backup for when the main mailing lists are down. || rarely || == Professional Services == * Professional Support - Annual support contacts are available for organizations that need a dedicated, confidential mailing list and phone support. * Training - On-site training is available, with courses tailored to the needs of clients and can range from 1 day to 1 week long. * Consultancy - Consultancy services are available for bespoke development work on top of the !OpenSceneGraph, to assist the development of client applications and the development of custom library and applications. * Technical Documentation - Technical writing services are available to create both internal and end-user documentation for !OpenSceneGraph - and [http://www.opengl.org OpenGL]-based applications and software projects. Contact: For inquiries about Professional Support, Training or Consultancy please contact Robert Osfield , or Paul Martz . Please replace "AT" with @, this has been done to help alleviate spam. Please do not contact us directly with support questions, use the public osg-users list all free support. == IRC channel == There is also a IRC channel started up by members of the OSG community over at: irc.freenode.net #openscenegraph Please note, the IRC channel is populated by members of the community, but it not part of the official support for the OSG, so for bug reports, fixes, and submission please use the osg-user public mailing list.