On Thu, 2011-05-19 at 18:26 -0700, Linda Walsh wrote:

Dimstar / Dominique Leuenberger wrote:

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Factory (what will possibly become openSUSE 12.1 in November) currently carries 2.0.10:

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osc ls openSUSE:Factory libevent libevent-2.0.10-stable.tar.bz2 libevent.changes libevent.spec

If you want, you are welcome in helping to upgrade such libraries. The process is very simple by using the buildservice and the associated tools. I will gladly help you to get you started.

---- I'd like to get my system upgraded to 11.4 first, then I might be able to look at that. Are you saying that said library doesn't currently compile on Factory?

BTW, why no 11.5? Why the jump to 12?

I'm rather sure 2.0.11 will work fine, just nobody had the time to upgrade the library yet. There is only so much everybody can do. We suffer from hour-shortage on the day I guess :) About the version number: There was a lengthy discussion followed by two votes on how the current numbering scheme will be, and a clear definition when we switch the int before the dot (no, it has nothing to do with major.minor version numbering) Dominique -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse-factory+unsubscribe@opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse-factory+help@opensuse.org

Am 20.05.2011 09:51, schrieb Nelson Marques:

I don't believe there is even x.5 in SuSE/SUSE history, as far as I can remember only the 6.x version had 4 releases, and that was on 1999 (if I'm not mistaken, 6.0).

yeah, you´re right. SuSE 6.4 and openSUSE 11.4 are the only releases which ends with a .4 instead of the SUSE-typical .0 to .3 For any other version-history-questions, here´s a great table to have a look at: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OpenSUSE#Releases Includes all SuSE-release since the very first, slackware-based release back in 1994. have fun....! Kim -- Kim Leyendecker (kimleyendecker@hotmail.de) openSUSE Ambassador / openSUSE Wiki Team DE HAVE A LOT OF FUN! http://www.opensuse.org | http://www.suse.de Have you tried SUSE Studio? Need to create a Live CD, an app you want to package and distribute , or create your own linux distro. Give SUSE Studio a try. www.susestudio.com. -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse-factory+unsubscribe@opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse-factory+help@opensuse.org

Greg Freemyer wrote:

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If you want, you are welcome in helping to upgrade such libraries. The process is very simple by using the buildservice and the associated tools. I will gladly help you to get you started.

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� � � �I'd like to get my system upgraded to 11.4 first, then I might be able to look at that. �Are you saying that said library doesn't currently compile on Factory?

I assume he's just saying that since 2.0.11-stable is out, some human has to pull 2.0.11-stable and update OBS with it, then push it to factory from there.

If its an important library for you, volunteering to be the person that watches for updates and does the OBS / factory updates would ensure its as up to date as you keep it.

I don't know about in the past, but currently openSUSE is very easy to contribute to as in the above. Just put your hip waders and walk on in.

"I'd like to get my system upgraded to 11.4 first"... I'm running into various compatibility problems that are leaving me exposed to problems that could cause much worse problems for me, including losing my ability to easily access the internet. I need to prioritize my development efforts as my available development time is both unpredictable and limited... But if my contributions are still needed when I finish my upgrade, I will make it a priority to get involved! That's the best I can do right now though.. Thanks! -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse-factory+unsubscribe@opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse-factory+help@opensuse.org

On Thu, May 19, 2011 at 9:24 PM, Linda Walsh wrote:

Greg Freemyer wrote: <snip>

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Also, if you really want it, you could ask here on factory if 2.x can be pushed into Tumbleweed and then upgrade your system to Tumbleweed.

---        Tumbleweed...  URL?  Info?   First I've heard of it, but then haven't kept up with everything.

Tumbleweed came out in Jan. I think, so about 4 months ago. http://en.opensuse.org/Portal:Tumbleweed It is Greg KH's baby, so send thanks his way if you like it. Greg (not KH) -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse-factory+unsubscribe@opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse-factory+help@opensuse.org

On Mon, May 23, 2011 at 09:23:27AM +0200, Ludwig Nussel wrote:

Linda Walsh wrote:

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Is libevent-2 something that might be considered for backporting?

If it's possible to install 1.4 parallel to 2.0 it might be possible. However, there's currently no policy nor process for introducing additional packages to already released distributions. It would be nice if that was possible somehow though.

Question that would be asked is why libevent2 would be necessary Ciao, Marcus -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse-factory+unsubscribe@opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse-factory+help@opensuse.org