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# Authors
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This file lists the significant authors and copyright holders of the **ansible-role-openssh_server** project.
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## Copyright Holders
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### Project Creator and Primary Author
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**Gravitino LLC**
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- GitHub: [@Gravitino](https://github.com/Gravitino)
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- Role: Primary developer and maintainer
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- Years: 2025-present
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- Copyright: Copyright (c) 2025 Gravitino LLC
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## Legal Notice
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This project is released under the MIT License. See [LICENSE](../LICENSE) for full license text.
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### What Constitutes Significant Authorship
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Following GNU project guidelines, this AUTHORS file lists contributors whose work is "legally significant for copyright purposes." This typically means:
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- Substantial code contributions (not small bug fixes)
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- Major architectural decisions or design work
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- Significant documentation contributions
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- Long-term maintenance and stewardship
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Small contributions, bug reports, minor fixes, and ideas are not listed here but are greatly appreciated. For a complete list of all contributors, see:
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- [CONTRIBUTORS.md](CONTRIBUTORS.md) - All contributors to the project
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- [Git commit history](https://github.com/welshwandering/ansible-role-openssh_server/commits/main) - Complete contribution record
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## Future Authors
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As this project grows, additional significant authors will be listed here with their:
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- Full name (or preferred attribution)
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- GitHub handle
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- Years of contribution
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- Areas of significant contribution
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- Copyright notice (if applicable)
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## Adding Yourself as an Author
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If you believe your contributions meet the threshold for authorship:
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1. Your contributions should be substantial and legally significant for copyright purposes
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2. You should have made multiple significant contributions over time
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3. Contact the project maintainer to discuss being added as an author
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4. Provide your preferred attribution format
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We follow the principle that authorship is earned through sustained, substantial contributions to the project.
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## Acknowledgments
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While not all contributors appear in this AUTHORS file, **everyone who contributes to this project is valued and appreciated**. See [CONTRIBUTORS.md](CONTRIBUTORS.md) for recognition of all project participants.
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*Last updated: 2025-10-05*
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