Rajko M. schreef:
On Thursday 17 June 2010 07:20:13 Per Jessen wrote:
Andreas Jaeger wrote:
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* 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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