There are many ways to contribute to GPI-Space, from writing GPI-Space applications to suggestions on improving the documentation. Also, writing code that can be incorporated into the source tree. Even by simply providing suggestions on how we can improve GPI-Space and help spread the word are great ways to contribute and make GPI-Space better.

How to Cite

For referencing GPI-Space in publications, please use the following BibTeX entry.


@misc {GSPC,
  author = {Fraunhofer ITWM, Competence Center High Performance Computing},
  title = {{GPI}-Space},
  year = {2020},
  month = {September},
  howpublished = {https://www.gpi-space.de},
}

How to Contribute

For contributions other than modifications of the source code, as for example the suggestion of a feature or enhancement, you can use the existing ticketing system from the Fraunhofer ITWM. Just drop us an email at gpispace-support@itwm.fraunhofer.de. Otherwise, using Github issues is also an alternative.

For modifications in the source tree we kindly ask you to sign a Contributor License Agreement (CLA). Again, just contact us at gpispace-support@itwm.fraunhofer.de and we will contact you and send you the CLA. Having that, just send a pull request with the changes.

How to Report a Bug

To report a bug please use the existing ticketing system from the Fraunhofer ITWM. For that, simply send an email to gpispace-support@itwm.fraunhofer.de. This is the preferred method.

Opening a Ticket

When opening a ticket, please make sure you include as much information as possible about the issue. Please consider providing at least the following points:

  • What version are you using
  • What Linux distribution are you using
  • What kind of system are you experiencing the issue on (type and number of nodes, network interconnect, etc.)
  • What steps were performed until you have seen the issue
  • What did you expect to see and what have you seen instead