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Releasegroup structure
- Leader
The leader of the group is the "boss". He decides the main directions for the group. The leader is not a dictator, he won't decide everything by himself. He also has to keep the group together, and keep the individual members satisfied.
- Supplier
The supplier is the group's source. He often has pre access to software, music, movies or other material, but this is not necessary. Top groups have a pre access source. It's also possible it's someone who sneaks into the cinema and films the movie. Their supplier might work at a dvd plant, a dvd review magazine, or a dvd rental store. The supplier gives the software, music, movie to the other teammembers.
- Cracker
The cracker breaks the security. Not all groups have a cracker. Crackers are required to release games, applications and alike.
- Encoder
The encoder rips and converts the movie so it's suitable for the web. Encoders are required to release movies/dvds.
- Packager
The packager packs the release and adds the essential files and information. More..
- Courier
The couriour pre's and spreads the release all over the world via FTP.
This is just a global overview, it's not the same for every group. Music releases for example are often quite simple to create and multiple tasks can be done by 1 person. Click here to view a list of well known groups.
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