Mailinglist Archive: opensuse-project (930 mails)

[Oddball <monkey9@xxxxxx>]

Rajko M. schreef:
> On Thursday 17 June 2010 07:20:13 Per Jessen wrote:
>   
> > Andreas Jaeger wrote:
> >     
> ...
>   
> > > > >     * Emphasize the value of communication and recognize cultural
> > > > >     diversity within our community
> > > > >           
> > > > I can't help thinking that this is just a blurp (waffle; saying
> > > > something only for the sake of saying it).  Maybe it belongs in some
> > > > other context, but it's difficult to imagine what kind of
> > > > _activities_ we would untertake in this respect.
> > > >         
> > > So, any ideas how to word it differently?
> > >       
> > 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.  
>
>
>   

Now that is what i call: 'user-friendly'!..

>  
>   
> > /Per Jessen, Zürich
> >     
>
>   


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