Mailinglist Archive: opensuse-project (930 mails)

[Per Jessen <per@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Rajko M. wrote:

> On Thursday 17 June 2010 07:20:13 Per Jessen wrote:
> > I don't think it belongs here at all.  To actively "recognize
> > cultural diversity" sounds like positive discrimination, something I
> > certainly don't think we should even consider.
>
> It is actually essential part of the future, if we want one.
>
> The recognition of cultural and economic diversity will influence how
> we create and distribute openSUSE:
>
> 1) We should find methods to reach people where Internet is not
> developed and media distribution counting on wide used broadband is
> just a dream. 1.1) Providing free media that can be given away after
> installation, 1.2) Providing opportunities for business oriented
> people to run small business in media redistribution.
>
> 2) We should have media (software selection) that doesn't count on
> multicore 64 bit CPU  and few gigabytes of RAM.
>
> 3) We should create setup tailored to users that have no computer
> skills besides using keyboard and mouse, and don't ask for 3D. They
> will need help and preconfigured email, forums, IRC that open on click
> are essential for success.
>
> 4) We should upgrade live help channels with procedures similar to
> professional services. IRC is good, but not everyone can read fast
> enough to separate his talk from other in the channel. Current
> software lacks easy way to filter single conversation, but still have
> other helpers monitoring all channel traffic. Private messaging is not
> the right way as it isolates all other that can help.
>
> 5) Design and artwork can't please everyone, being a bit more local
> when creating artwork can only help us.


Your ideas are not bad, they're not just about cultural diversity.  I'd
like to discuss them, but this isn't the right thread. 



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Per Jessen, Zürich (10.9°C)

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