October 2012 - openSUSE Factory - openSUSE Mailing Lists

[opensuse-factory] Process for changing the Packaging Guidelines
by Andreas Jaeger 15 Oct '12

15 Oct '12

After discussion on the packaging mailing list, let's move forward as follows with changing the packaging guidelines: For changing of the packaging policies, we will use the following simple process: Changing of packaging policy: * send an email to the mailing list with a proposal for change. Add to the subject the tag "RFC: Guidelines change" * discuss the change * if the change gets accepted by packagers and reviewers, update the wiki pages. Acceptance means: No strong objections within 14 days of the postings. * if the change can be algorithmically enforced, a rpmlint check is proposed. * the packaging guidelines team will send a monthly email to opensuse-announce and opensuse-packaging mailing lists to announce changes to the policy (only if there are changes to be announced) * the packaging guidelines team will support the process and make a decision in case of conflicts. The packaging guidelines team consists of Dominique Leuenberger, Sascha Peilicke, Dirk Müller, Andreas Jaeger, Ludwig Nussel, Togan Muftuoglu, Michal Vyskocil. You can reach the team on the opensuse-packaging mailing list. Btw. this is documented now on http://en.opensuse.org/openSUSE:Packaging_guidelines_change_process Andreas -- Andreas Jaeger aj(a){suse.com,opensuse.org} Twitter/Identica: jaegerandi SUSE LINUX Products GmbH, Maxfeldstr. 5, 90409 Nürnberg, Germany GF: Jeff Hawn,Jennifer Guild,Felix Imendörffer,HRB16746 (AG Nürnberg) GPG fingerprint = 93A3 365E CE47 B889 DF7F FED1 389A 563C C272 A126 -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse-factory+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org To contact the owner, e-mail: opensuse-factory+owner(a)opensuse.org

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[opensuse-factory] Which module should I chose to include Tumbleweed repository in a mirror site?
by flerxu 14 Oct '12

14 Oct '12

I want to include openSUSE Tumbleweed repository in my mirror , I entered a command rsync rsync.opensuse.org:: part of the reponse is: opensuse-hotstuff-160gb The most requested stuff that fits into 160 gigabytes opensuse-hotstuff-80gb The most requested stuff that fits into 80 gigabytes opensuse-updates Official updates for released openSUSE distributions opensuse-full The download.opensuse.org tree starting at /pub without daily devel snapshots opensuse-full-with-factory The download.opensuse.org tree starting at /pub including daily devel s opensuse-full-with-factory-dvd5 The download.opensuse.org tree starting at /pub including daily devel s opensuse-full-with-factory-drpmsync The download.opensuse.org tree starting at /pub including daily buildservice-repos The repositories from the openSUSE build service buildservice-repos-main The repositories from the openSUSE build service without the home: directories opensuse-tube Videos hosted on tube.opensuse.org Which one should I choose ? -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse-factory+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org To contact the owner, e-mail: opensuse-factory+owner(a)opensuse.org

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[opensuse-factory] is it possible to get console background back with plymouth?
by Marguerite Su 14 Oct '12

14 Oct '12

Hi, all, Before 12.2, when we were still using bootsplash package, there's a "feature" that we can have a very cute background in runlevel 3. This is no more in 12.2 with plymouth. Because the background is implemented by a set of kernel patch, bootsplash package and bootsplash-branding-openSUSE. (We have a ready kernel and a ready bootsplash-branding-openSUSE.) Since it's been something existed for almost 5 years. I do really miss it. So is it possible we find a way to get it back? Greetings, Marguerite -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse-factory+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org To contact the owner, e-mail: opensuse-factory+owner(a)opensuse.org

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[opensuse-factory] Removing syslog from the default patterns - wasn't this a completely pointless discussion?
by Per Jessen 13 Oct '12

13 Oct '12

Just in case no one else has noticed - there is absolutely no (0, zero) benefit to anyone (user/admin/developer/packager/whoever) in omitting syslog from the default pattern/install. Yet it was suggested and we have been discussing it for quite some time now. I submit it should never have been suggested and certainly not discussed without someone arguing _why_ it is of benefit to the end user and hence worthwhile doing. I think the suggestion was completely pointless and in the end only caused unnecessary consternation among those openSUSE users that have a use for syslog. The majority of the default openSUSE users (90% according to the thread) don't care anyway, so why waste effort on upsetting the 10%? -- Per Jessen, Zürich (14.2°C) -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse-factory+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org To contact the owner, e-mail: opensuse-factory+owner(a)opensuse.org

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[opensuse-factory] New package: pw3270
by Erico Mendonca 12 Oct '12

12 Oct '12

Hello all, Package name: pw3270 License: URL: http://softwarepublico.gov.br/dotlrn/clubs/pw3270 OBS-URL: https://build.opensuse.org/package/show?package=pw3270&project=home%3APerry… Devel-Package: devel:openSUSE:Factory (proposed) Description: pw3270 is a modern, GTK-based, completely free tn3270 emulator. Created originally for Banco do Brasil, it's now an official Brazilian Government Public Software project, and is used worldwide. Some personal observations: I've been off and on the development of this program since it started back in 2002. It was developed internally for Banco do Brasil as an alternative to x3270 and commercial options at the time, and has Paul Mattes (original x3270 author) "blessing" and invaluable help. It should now have (at least) 100,000 users around the country. This includes Banco do Brasil's own employees, Caixa Econômica Federal (another large state-owned bank). Since it's been released to the public via the Federal Government Public Software Portal in 2009, it has gained traction and spread throughout other regional government offices and private businesses worldwide. It's been on the OBS for almost a year now, and (I believe) the packaging should be up to the standards. Any suggestions are welcome. Erico Mendonça Dedicated Support Engineer +55 (61) 9115-3256 +55 (61) 8594-9557 +55 (11) 3345-3900 Av. Nações Unidas, 12551 - Cj. 1308 São Paulo, SP - Brasil emendonca(a)suse.com -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse-factory+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org To contact the owner, e-mail: opensuse-factory+owner(a)opensuse.org

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[opensuse-factory] kernel modules before and after sleep/wake
by Alin M Elena 12 Oct '12

12 Oct '12

Hi, I am using Linux abbaton.ucd.ie 3.6.1-1-desktop #1 SMP PREEMPT Wed Oct 10 19:28:30 UTC 2012 (2a321c4) x86_64 x86_64 x86_64 GNU/Linux but what I report it happened on all 3.6 version of kernel and maybe 3.5 but I jumped directly from 3.4 I observed that my wireless card (broadcom with the wl) driver sees networks only in certain reproducible situations... for example one of them is like follows. I start the computer the driver seems loaded... the eth1 device is created but it cannot scan any network... I put the computer to sleep... I wake it up... and all the networks appear and I can connect and use the wireless as expected... I was trying to understand what are the differences and what can be the cause of this behaviour... I did a lsmod and sorted the modules loaded in the two situations and they seem to be very different... As all these kernel modules look pretty greek to me, if anyone can find the cause of the strange behaviour or rule them out I would be very grateful. regards, Alin -- Without Questions there are no Answers! ______________________________________________________________________ Alin Marin ELENA Advanced Molecular Simulation Research Laboratory School of Physics, University College Dublin ---- Ardionsamblú Móilíneach Saotharlann Taighde Scoil na Fisice, An Coláiste Ollscoile, Baile Átha Cliath ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- http://alin.elenaworld.net ______________________________________________________________________

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[opensuse-factory] Are there any plans to shrink the image size, so the iso image can be placed onto dvd media
by doiggl＠velocitynet.com.au 12 Oct '12

12 Oct '12

Hello, It looks like the size of the dvd builds are increasing, for example: 4693426176 Oct 10 02:20 openSUSE-DVD-Build0050-x86_64.iso 4722786304 Oct 11 03:05 openSUSE-DVD-x86_64-Build0061-Media.iso 4713349120 Oct 12 03:13 openSUSE-DVD-x86_64-Build0066-Media.iso The later builds I had trouble burning to dvd, example: # wodim -v -dao dev=/dev/sr0 driveropts=burnfree openSUSE-DVD-x86_64-Build0066-Media.iso TOC Type: 1 = CD-ROM scsidev: '/dev/sr0' devname: '/dev/sr0' scsibus: -2 target: -2 lun: -2 Linux sg driver version: 3.5.27 Wodim version: 1.1.11 Driveropts: 'burnfree' SCSI buffer size: 64512 Device type : Removable CD-ROM Version : 5 Response Format: 2 Capabilities : Vendor_info : 'TSSTcorp' Identification : 'CDDVDW TS-L633C ' Revision : 'AS01' Device seems to be: Generic mmc2 DVD-R/DVD-RW. Current: 0x0011 (DVD-R sequential recording) Profile: 0x0015 (DVD-R/DL sequential recording) Profile: 0x0016 (DVD-R/DL layer jump recording) Profile: 0x002B (DVD+R/DL) Profile: 0x001B (DVD+R) Profile: 0x001A (DVD+RW) Profile: 0x0014 (DVD-RW sequential recording) Profile: 0x0013 (DVD-RW restricted overwrite) Profile: 0x0012 (DVD-RAM) Profile: 0x0011 (DVD-R sequential recording) (current) Profile: 0x0010 (DVD-ROM) Profile: 0x000A (CD-RW) Profile: 0x0009 (CD-R) Profile: 0x0008 (CD-ROM) Profile: 0x0002 (Removable disk) Using generic SCSI-3/mmc DVD-R(W) driver (mmc_mdvd). Driver flags : SWABAUDIO BURNFREE Supported modes: PACKET SAO Drive buf size : 1406976 = 1374 KB Beginning DMA speed test. Set CDR_NODMATEST environment variable if device communication breaks or freezes immediately after that. FIFO size : 12582912 = 12288 KB Track 01: data 4495 MB Total size: 5162 MB (511:25.86) = 2301440 sectors Lout start: 5162 MB (511:27/65) = 2301440 sectors Current Secsize: 2048 HINT: use dvd+rw-mediainfo from dvd+rw-tools for information extraction. Blocks total: 2298496 Blocks current: 2298496 Blocks remaining: -2944 wodim: WARNING: Data may not fit on current disk. wodim: Notice: Most recorders cannot write CD's >= 90 minutes. wodim: Notice: Use -ignsize option to allow >= 90 minutes. wodim: Notice: Use -overburn option to write more than the official disk capacity. wodim: Notice: Most CD-writers do overburning only on SAO or RAW mode. Are there any plans to shrink the image size, so the iso image can be placed onto dvd media ? Thanks Glenn -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse-factory+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org To contact the owner, e-mail: opensuse-factory+owner(a)opensuse.org

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[opensuse-factory] Tumbleweed text (tty#) consoles garbled
by Patrick Shanahan 12 Oct '12

12 Oct '12

openSUSE Tumbleweed (Tumbleweed continuously from 11.2) x86_64 intel p7 12gb kernel-desktop-3.6.1-4.1.x86_64 kernel-desktop-3.6.0-3.2.x86_64 kernel-desktop-3.6.0-3.1.x86_64 nvidia 304.51 (proprietary) geforce gts-450 Samsung 2433bw grub (not grub2) vga=0x31a unable to <ctrl><alt><f#> to text consoles tty-# instead screen garbles/pixelates until returning to tty-7/8 Have a laptop with same kernel and nvidia GeForce 7000M with same driver which does not exhibit the garble problem and accesses tty consoles correctly. ?? failing video card (this is the only problem I have seen related to video) ?? bug report against ?? need more information ?? tks, -- (paka)Patrick Shanahan Plainfield, Indiana, USA HOG # US1244711 http://wahoo.no-ip.org Photo Album: http://wahoo.no-ip.org/gallery2 http://en.opensuse.org openSUSE Community Member Registered Linux User #207535 @ http://linuxcounter.net -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse-factory+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org To contact the owner, e-mail: opensuse-factory+owner(a)opensuse.org

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Re: [opensuse-factory] wicd
by denisart benjamin1 12 Oct '12

12 Oct '12

Wicd is an open source software utility to manage both wireless and wired networks for Linux. Wicd is split into two major components: the daemon, and the user interface. These two components communicate via D-Bus. I maintain wicd on network:utilities devel project. Wicd is a python software, it seems to be in conflict with networkmanager and others ( but who needs to have several network manager ?). It's a great alternative to networkmanager, it's light with basic functions. Wicd is already functionnal. What do you want to mean with "What are your plans going forward with wicd?" ? I don't understand (I'm french) Best regards. Benjamin Denisart aka Posophe -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse-factory+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org To contact the owner, e-mail: opensuse-factory+owner(a)opensuse.org

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[opensuse-factory] notice: Tumbleweed users with hplip/hpijs
by Patrick Shanahan 11 Oct '12

11 Oct '12

If you remain current in Tumbleweed (which *should* be a given), users of hp products with hplip/hpijs need updating which is not provided by the *regular* Tumbleweed repos, add: http://download.opensuse.org/repositories/Printing/openSUSE_Tumbleweed/Prin… and your hp-toolbox will again work properly. -- (paka)Patrick Shanahan Plainfield, Indiana, USA HOG # US1244711 http://wahoo.no-ip.org Photo Album: http://wahoo.no-ip.org/gallery2 http://en.opensuse.org openSUSE Community Member Registered Linux User #207535 @ http://linuxcounter.net -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse-factory+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org To contact the owner, e-mail: opensuse-factory+owner(a)opensuse.org

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