On Fri, 2008-05-02 at 10:20 +0800, Max Arnold wrote:
> > > > Sure.  In fact, I have 2 different "host types" right now, a "master"
> > > > and a "build host" though they can reside on the same machine.
> > > 
> > > Which roles they have?
> > 
> > I'm not sure that I follow.  Are you asking what specific tasks would be
> > performed by the roles above?
> 
> Yes, what specific tasks would be performed by these host types and
> what are benefits of such distinction?
> 
> I guess a "master" purpose is to serve updates, or things are more tricky?

Yeah, you're thinking way too small.  ;]

The master server will be the control interface for custom profiles and
binary repositories, which are built by the build servers.  It will
(eventually) also be the configuration engine for each server.  I hope
to eventually have a complete system capable of controlling a Gentoo
system from birth to death, from a centralized location.

-- 
Chris Gianelloni
Release Engineering Strategic Lead
Games Developer