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[opensuse-announce] openSUSE Project Releases openSUSE 12.3
by Jos Poortvliet 13 Mar '13

13 Mar '13

Latest Linux distro improves search, performance and networking; moves forward with ARM support THE INTERNET, March 13, 2013 -- The openSUSE Project today announced the latest release of its reliable, modern and easy-to-use multi-purpose Linux operating system. openSUSE 12.3 improves search, filesystem performance and networking, as well as makes great strides forward in ARM and cloud support. openSUSE 12.3 is the latest Linux distribution from the openSUSE Project, allowing users and developers to benefit from free and open source software in physical, virtual and cloud environments. “Six months of open collaboration by our international Free Software community has once again resulted in a great product,” said Michael Miller, SUSE. “We are completely committed to the continued growth of the openSUSE Project and are just as passionate about its success as the many people who personally use and contribute to it. As an independent community, openSUSE contributors innovate and build what they’re passionate about and enjoy doing it. This innovation isn’t directed or controlled by SUSE; it’s a free and open project. In fact, that’s exactly why the relationship between openSUSE and SUSE works so well and partly why openSUSE is such a great project for contributors to join.” Search, Performance and Networking openSUSE 12.3 introduces pervasive search features both on-line and locally. On the desktop, GNOME Nautilus and KDE Dolphin offer improved search capabilities. Personal information management software enhancements include automatically updating email search folders in Evolution. The quick filter in Kontact can search through the entire email body versus just the header. For servers, openSUSE 12.3 has replaced MySQL Database Server as the default option with the more openly developed, drop-in replacement MariaDB. PostgreSQL 9.2 introduces NoSQL integration capabilities with its JSON support. In the area of cloud computing, openSUSE 12.3 debuts full packages for setting up OpenStack Folsom, the most recent release from popular OpenStack open source cloud computing project. The Linux 3.7 kernel within openSUSE 12.3 boosts connectivity, performance and networking. It features enhanced file system performance and a much-improved network layer that supports the TCP Fast Open protocol for faster browsing and several new features to decrease bufferbloat. Desktop Desktop users can look forward to the latest Linux desktop software to ship with openSUSE 12.3. Application updates include the new Amarok 2.7 and Rhythmbox 2.98 for music lovers and digiKam 3.0 for handling photos and creating video slide shows. For productivity, the popular LibreOffice 3.6 offers cutting-edge tools from a proven open source office suite. openSUSE 12.3 also debuts a new theme that reflects the distribution's reputation for elegance and attention to detail. Improvements to package management allow better software handling from the graphical tools. Tools In addition to the technical enhancements in openSUSE 12.3, the live images have grown to a larger size̶ ― up to 1 GB ― to be able to include the basic software most users expect. Among other things, Gimp and LibreOffice are now available within the live images. openSUSE 12.3 now ships a smaller XFCE-based Live CD for rescue and backup of an existing system. This provides a lightweight and effective environment and powerful applications for recovering lost data, backing up existing data, and editing disk partitions. This release also brings proper UEFI support for x86_64-bit hardware and experimental support for Secure Boot enabled hardware. The openSUSE ARM team plans to release openSUSE 12.3 for ARM within a few weeks, allowing users to test the abilities of this architecture on laptops and on small servers. A preview of openSUSE 12.3 for ARM 64-bit is already available with over 4300 packages built for this new architecture, putting openSUSE well ahead of all other distributions with AArch64. “We're very proud of openSUSE 12.3 as a stable and current operating system” said openSUSE Board member Richard Brown. “We are looking forward to the openSUSE Conference in Greece this summer, where we can celebrate this release and continue working towards the future of Free Software.” For more details about the latest innovations in openSUSE 12.3 visit http://opensuse.org/12.3 Downloads can be found at http://software.opensuse.org/123 Information about our ARM work and downloads can be found on https://en.opensuse.org/Portal:ARM ### About openSUSE The openSUSE project is a worldwide effort that promotes the use of Linux everywhere. openSUSE creates one of the world's best Linux distributions, working together in an open, transparent and friendly manner as part of the worldwide Free and Open Source Software community. For more information, visit http://www.opensuse.org. About SUSE SUSE®, a pioneer in open source software, provides reliable, interoperable Linux and cloud infrastructure solutions that give enterprises greater control and flexibility. More than 20 years of engineering excellence, exceptional service and an unrivaled partner ecosystem power the products and support that help our customers manage complexity, reduce cost, and confidently deliver mission-critical services. The lasting relationships we build allow us to adapt and deliver the smarter innovation they need to succeed—today and tomorrow. For more information, visit us at www.suse.com. Press Contacts community manager, SUSE jos(a)opensuse.org Amie Johnson PR Manager, SUSE amie(a)suse.com

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[opensuse-announce] Planned maintenance downtime for widehat.opensuse.org 2013-03-05
by Marcus Rückert 04 Mar '13

04 Mar '13

Hi, on 2013-03-05 we will do some maintenance an widehat.opensuse.org to increase the performance of the machine. During the maintenance a slower machine will take its place to keep the most of the services up. The affected services are: * rsync.opensuse.org * widehat.opensuse.org * tube.opensuse.org * torrent seeder Only the first 3 of those will be running until put the original machine back in place, which can take a few days. With kind regards, Your openSUSE admin team -- openSUSE - SUSE Linux is my linux openSUSE is good for you www.opensuse.org -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse-announce+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse-announce+help(a)opensuse.org

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[opensuse-announce] Notification of removal of GNOME:Apps SLE_11_SP1
by Bjørn Lie 26 Feb '13

26 Feb '13

We will be removing GNOME:Apps SLE_11_SP1 build-target and repository in about a week. Please switch to GNOME:Apps SLE_11_SP2 for continued use of GNOME:Apps on SUSE SLED/S. We are doing this to save build power and HD space on our beloved OBS service. On behalf of your friendly Gnome maintainers, Zaitor / Bjørn Lie -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse-announce+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse-announce+help(a)opensuse.org

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[opensuse-announce] oSC13: Kicking off with CfP and Registration
by Henne Vogelsang 20 Feb '13

20 Feb '13

People, Friends, G(r)eekos, The openSUSE Conference (oSC13) team is pleased to announce that registration has opened and our paper committee calls out for submission of session proposals! From July 18 until July 22 2013, Thessaloniki, the second largest city in Greece, will be host to the fifth oSC. Hundreds of hackers from around the globe will come to the country where the modern Age of Reason started. In the place where over 2500 years ago great thinkers sat down and taught the art of logical and critical thinking, we will sit down and talk critically about logic and code. Read on to find out how to register and where to send your session proposals! Registration is open ==================== You can now register for oSC13 using our conference tool. https://conference.opensuse.org/osem Registration for the event will remain open until the conference starts on July 18th. However, if you don’t register as early as possible (within 2 weeks of the event) we may not be able to ensure sufficient space for everyone at the lunch and party locations and we will have less chance of negotiating preferred room rates for you at hotels. So please, please, pretty please register as early as possible! As in previous years registration and attendance of oSC13 is free of charge. But you can support the event by purchasing supporter tickets ($50) or professional tickets ($250) during registration. Funds from these ticket sales are a very important part of the budget for the overall conference. The money is used to fund the event and help with the openSUSE Travel Support Program to allow as many contributors as possible to attend the event. As supporter or professional ticket holder you will receive a special thank you surprise upon check-in. Sponsoring oSC -------------- Are you looking to do more that buying a ticket? Sponsorship opportunities of oSC13 are available. If you think about sponsoring or (might) know a potential sponsor please see our sponsorship brochure. http://conference.opensuse.org/files/oSC13_Sponsorship_Brochure.pdf Call for Papers =============== Starting today, the oSC13 Paper Committee is ready to receive your proposals for sessions! Talk, Workshop and Birds of a Feather session submissions should be focused in the following 3 areas; Community & Project, Geeko tech, and openWorld. Submit your abstracts, workshop and BoF session proposals in our conference tool. The submission period begins today, Tuesday February 19 and ends on April 3, 2013. Session owners will be notified no later than April 24, 2013. Community & Project ------------------- Sessions in this area should focus on the openSUSE project and community activities, including but not limited to project governance, marketing, artwork, ambassador reports and collaboration with other FOSS communities. Geeko Tech ---------- Sessions in this area should focus on openSUSE technologies such as packaging, the distribution, the openSUSE infrastructure etc. openWorld For this area we invite other FOSS projects to share their work and collaborate with the openSUSE community. Sessions are not limited to technical content, you may choose to talk about your favorite pet project such as building a boat, a robot, or other interesting topics. About oSC13 – Power to the Geeko ================================ The openSUSE conference is the annual gathering of many that support the openSUSE project and other FOSS contributors and enthusiasts. The event in Thessaloniki will be our 5th conference and we expect it to once again be a great success. The talks, workshops and BoF sessions provide the framework to exchange information and knowledge. In this framework we provide a great atmosphere for collaboration and the creation of lasting connections and memories. The “Power to the Geeko” motto of this year’s conference connects us with the past of our host country while looking into the future as we continue on our way to changing the world. We’ll have fun! --------------- The Greek Philosophers were part of a revolution which changed the world. So are we, and thus, under the motto of “Power to the Geeko”, we will gather and work on our revolution. Lets get those gears spinning, submit your session proposals, register your attendance, help us find sponsors and make the next openSUSE conference an awesome event. http://conference.opensuse.org -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse-announce+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse-announce+help(a)opensuse.org

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[opensuse-announce] Notification of removal of GNOME:Apps 11.4 repos
by Bjørn Lie 05 Feb '13

05 Feb '13

Since 12.3 is just around the corner we feel it's now time to drop our 11.4 build targets from GNOME:Apps. This to save build power and HD space on our beloved OBS service. This means that if you are using any of these http://download.opensuse.org/repositories/GNOME:/Apps/openSUSE_11.4/ http://download.opensuse.org/repositories/GNOME:/Apps/openSUSE_11.4 +GNOME_STABLE_3.0/ http://download.opensuse.org/repositories/GNOME:/Apps/openSUSE_11.4 +GNOME_STABLE_3.2/ be prepared for it to vanish in about a week. On behalf of your friendly Gnome maintainers, Zaitor / Bjørn Lie -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse-announce+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse-announce+help(a)opensuse.org

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[opensuse-announce] openSUSE Conference 2013: Geeko Gets Geared Up!
by Jos Poortvliet 24 Jan '13

24 Jan '13

Today, the openSUSE conference team is happy and proud to announce the openSUSE Conference 2013. From July 18 to 22, the openSUSE Community will flock to the land where 2500 years ago, Philosophers started the Age of Reason. Humbly standing on the shoulders of these giants, we'll work, enjoy the great climate and each other, developing the technology for the future of humankind. The Greek Philosophers were part of a revolution which changed the world. So are we, and thus, under the motto of *"Power to the Geeko"*, we will gather and work on our very own Free Software revolution! The local team of volunteers is working with great dedication to provide an awesome experience for everybody at oSC13. We're always looking for more volunteers to help out! Like last year, we'll have supporter- and professional tickets available but of course entry is free. We do kindly ask you to help us in planning and coordinating by registering. Registration will open in the first half of February and you can also expect our Call for Papers at that time. Read our full announcement on http://news.opensuse.org/?p=14908 Have a lot of fun, The Conference Team

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[opensuse-announce] openSUSE Packaging guidelines update January/2013
by Michal Vyskocil 03 Jan '13

03 Jan '13

Hi all, this is the new announcement of changes in our packaging guidelines have happened last month. The Christmas period is usually calm and people tend to focus on other things, so we have only minor updates. Content =============== 1.) The categorization discussion 2.) Various small changes 3.) Boring diffstat The categorization discussion ============================= The thread [1] started clarify categories in a wiki is still wip. But hopefully we found [2] a good set of categories, which enhances the readability. Various small changes ===================== Several pages got minor editations, which does not fall into own category, but should be mentioned * new abbreviation bxc has been added to patches guidelines [3] * the s/discriminatory/non-discriminatory/ typo has been fixed in guidelines page [4] * little typo fixes in systemd packaging page [5] Boring diffstat =============== openSUSE:Packaging Patches guidelines | 4 ++++ openSUSE:Packaging guidelines | 3 ++- openSUSE:Systemd packaging guidelines | 4 ++-- 3 files changed, 8 insertions(+), 3 deletions(-) [1] http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-packaging/2012-12/msg00107.html [2] http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-packaging/2013-01/msg00004.html [3] http://en.opensuse.org/openSUSE:Packaging_Patches_guidelines [4] http://en.opensuse.org/openSUSE:Packaging_guidelines [5] http://en.opensuse.org/openSUSE:Systemd_packaging_guidelines Regards Michal Vyskocil

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[opensuse-announce] The New 2013 openSUSE Board Members are:
by Bryen M Yunashko 17 Dec '12

17 Dec '12

As of 23:00 UTC on 16 December, 2012, the openSUSE Project’s members completed the Fifth election of the openSUSE Board. At stake were two seats of the five electable seats. With 8 candidates, the community definitely had a broad choice of qualified candidates to choose from. In the end, the two top vote-getters were Raymond Wooninck (tittiacoke) and Robert Schweikert, (robjo) respectively. They will join the openSUSE Board on January 9th during the transitional meeting of the regularly scheduled Project meeting heldon the Freenode IRC Channel at 17:00 UTC. The Election Officials would like to congratulate all of thecandidates for a great campaign season. These candidates included Matt Barringer, Richard Brown, Carl Fletcher, Manu Gupta, Chuck Payne and Stefan Seyfried. All of these candidates demonstrated a commitment to the Project and exemplified the Guiding Principles which the Project, as a whole, is founded upon. We join the rest of the community in looking forward to an exciting year to come as the new Board embarks on new initiatives and directions. And we thank the community for giving us the opportunity to serve as members of the election committee. Sincerely, The openSUSE Election Committee - Izabel Valverde - Thomas Schmidt - Bryen M Yunashko -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse-announce+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse-announce+help(a)opensuse.org

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[opensuse-announce] openSUSE Conference 2013 in Thessaloniki, Greece. OPA!
by Henne Vogelsang 10 Dec '12

10 Dec '12

Geekos all over the world, we are very happy to inform you that next year's openSUSE Conference (oSC13), the yearly get together of our community, will happen in July in the beautiful city of Thessaloniki, Greece. oSC13 will bring together a wide variety of Free and Open Source (FOSS) contributors to collaborate on one of the major Linux distribution projects. In exciting talks, workshops and social events our community will bring alive our motto "Have a lot of fun". We are entering the organization phase right now and have not yet settled on an exact date and location but we will let you know once we have that info. In the meantime how about you help us organize oSC13? We need you at the kick off meeting! To make this the most awesome conference ever, we are looking for people who are willing to help out. We need you! There is a lot of organizing to be done, logos to be drawn, websites to be designed, schedules to be made, hotels to be booked, sponsors to be found and a million of other things you can help with. So to kick off the organization team and to get everyone on the same page we are going to meet this Thursday, December 13th on IRC to discuss what we need to do and how we are going to do it. If you're looking for a chance to give back to the openSUSE community this is it! When: 2012-12-13 at 15:00 UTC Where: #opensuse-project on the freenode network Who: Everybody who want's to make oSC13 great If you, for whatever reason, can't participate but still want to help you should subscribe to our conference mailinglist: opensuse-conference(a)opensuse.org we are going to post meeting minutes there and will use this list to further organize oSC13. Let's get going and make oSC13 in Thessaloniki the best conference ever! Your oSC13 Team -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse-announce+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse-announce+help(a)opensuse.org

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[opensuse-announce] 2013 Board Elections Begin Today!
by Bryen M Yunashko 05 Dec '12

05 Dec '12

The excitement has been building for weeks and now the most important phase of the openSUSE Board elections begins today -- Election Time! Two seats are open for election by members of the openSUSE Project. The first seat is vacated by Henne Vogelsang who has completed his two-term limit. The second seat is currently held by Manu Gupta, appointed to fill in for Peter Linnel who stepped down in August of 2012. Both seats are for a two-year term that begins in January 2013 and ends in January 2015. How to Vote: If you are a current member of the openSUSE Project, you will soon receive an email with instructions on how to vote via openSUSE Connect polling system. You must be a member in good standing on or before 27 November 2012. If you have not yet received an email within the next 24 hours, please contact the Election Officials committee at election-officials(a)opensuse.org. Each eligible voter will be given two votes to cast, one for each seat to be elected in this cycle. Voting begins today and concludes at 23:00 UTC on 16 December 2012. But I can't decide!: With 8 excellent candidates running for two seats, we feel your pain. Luckily, there's two ways to learn more about the candidates. Option 1: Platforms and Blogs Read the candidates platforms and blogs here. [1] Option 2: Live Q&A Debate Tomorrow, Thursday at 15:00 UTC [2] , candidates will gather in the #opensuse-project channel on Freenode IRC network. A two hour session, moderated by the Election Officials, this will be an opportunity for you to ask questions live. Can't make it, no problem. We will post transcript of the debate here. Got a question you want to ask but can't make it? Post your question in the original news posting of this article at [3]. Thank you, openSUSE Election Officials [1] https://en.opensuse.org/openSUSE:Board_election#Candidates [2] http://www.worldtimeserver.com/convert_time_in_UTC.aspx [3] https://news.opensuse.org/2012/12/05/2013-board-elections-begin-today/ -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse-announce+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse-announce+help(a)opensuse.org

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