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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.

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