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# 16 Perks of the Job

Unfortunately, there are not many perks involved with being a committer. Recognition as a competent software engineer is probably the only thing that will be of benefit in the long run. However, there are at least some perks:

Direct access to `cvsup-master`

  As a committer, you may apply to Jun Kuriyama `<kuriyama@FreeBSD.org>` for direct access to `cvsup-master.FreeBSD.org`, providing the public key output from `cvpasswd `yourusername`@FreeBSD.org freefall.FreeBSD.org`. Please note: you must specify `freefall.FreeBSD.org` on the `cvpasswd` command line even though the actual server is `cvsup-master`. Access to `cvsup-master` should not be overused as it is a busy machine.

Free 4-CD and DVD Sets

  FreeBSD committers can get a free 4-CD or DVD set at conferences from FreeBSD Mall, Inc.. The sets are no longer available as a subscription due to the high shipment costs to countries outside the USA.

Freenode IRC Cloaks

  FreeBSD developers may request a cloaked hostmask for their account on the Freenode IRC network in the form of `freebsd/developer/``freefall name` or `freebsd/developer/``NickServ name`. To request a cloak, send an email to Eitan Adler `<eadler@FreeBSD.org>` with your requested hostmask and NickServ account name.

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