Dear openSUSE Team and Fellow Users,
I wanted to take a moment to express my deep appreciation for the incredible work you have been doing with the openSUSE Project. As an avid supporter and user, I have witnessed firsthand how openSUSE has become a shining beacon in the open source world, offering a robust and user-friendly Linux distribution along with a range of invaluable tools like YaST, Open Build Service, openQA, Snapper, and many others.
I must also commend you on the exceptional feature of the status website, which provides real-time updates on the state of openSUSE infrastructure. This level of transparency and dedication to user support is truly remarkable.
However, as someone who is deeply invested in the openSUSE community, I believe there are areas where we can further improve, specifically in the UI/UX design of our forum and main websites. I strongly believe that revamping the user experience by giving the entire openSUSE interface a modern and refreshing overhaul could open up exciting new possibilities. It would breathe new life into the distribution, giving it a contemporary look and feel that resonates with users. In this regard, I would like to suggest exploring the idea of migrating the project to GitLab for managing the UI/UX aspects. This would ensure continuous updates, maintenance, and a perpetually fresh and modern appearance. Furthermore, it would provide a fantastic opportunity for contributors to actively participate in shaping the new vibe of openSUSE.
To that end, I would like to offer a few specific suggestions:
1. **Implement a modern and intuitive design**: The future of UX design lies in motion design and gestural interfaces. By incorporating visually appealing elements, intuitive gestures, and smooth animations, we can create a more engaging and user-friendly experience, particularly on mobile devices.
2. **Consider the use of VR and animated logos**: As digital services continue to evolve, there is a growing trend towards using Virtual Reality (VR) to deliver immersive experiences. Additionally, introducing motion designs, such as animated logos, can make a lasting impression and enhance brand awareness.
3. **Experiment with unorthodox designs**: By breaking away from conventional design grids and exploring unique layouts, we can make our websites truly stand out. Let's dare to be different by experimenting with various scrolling techniques and interactive elements that provide visitors with a distinctive and memorable user experience.
4. **Improve usability**: I noticed that some of our websites face usability challenges, while others remain static. It would greatly benefit the openSUSE community if we focus on enhancing the usability of all our websites, ensuring a consistent and user-friendly experience across the board.
I want to express my utmost gratitude for your unwavering commitment to enhancing people's experience with open source software. Your tireless efforts are invaluable to the entire openSUSE community. I genuinely hope that these suggestions serve as valuable insights for future updates to our websites, and I eagerly look forward to witnessing the positive impact they will have.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Warm regards,
Ayhem So, now you're trying to have things your way in this manner. For those not understanding what I'm saying, trying to force admins/mods not to use pride colors, see here: https://
Op zondag 17 september 2023 00:19:55 CEST schreef Ayhem Kahri via openSUSE Factory: lists.opensuse.org/archives/list/factory@lists.opensuse.org/message/ 44Z3OBR4XEI4ZMWEUVDXSOM7IPNOKLGO/[1] This first on reddit, and when they were banned there, on our mailing lists. Dude, please don't play with us like this. -- Gertjan Lettink a.k.a. Knurpht openSUSE Board openSUSE Forums Team