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Re: [opensuse-marketing] Templates for Business Cards
by Eric Yeoh 18 Sep '09

18 Sep '09

Hi Raul, Not everyone reads Roman alphabets. The Japanese, Arabs and Chinese (like me) may prefer to read in their native language. No point handing out cards in a language the receiver may not understand. Just a thought. Eric On Sun, Jun 21, 2009 at 11:42 PM, Raul Libório<rauhmaru(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Hi Eric, > > I think not my friend. > > Cheers, > > On Sun, Jun 21, 2009 at 08:18, Eric Yeoh<msiantuxlover(a)gmail.com> wrote: >> Hi, >> >> Will the template have the allowance of putting in non-Roman alphabets? >> Thanks. >> >> Eric >> msian_tux_lover, Malaysia >> >> On Sun, Jun 21, 2009 at 3:58 AM, Raul Libório <rauhmaru(a)gmail.com> wrote: >>> >>> Yes =D >>> http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa260/rauhmaru/opensuse/without-inf.png >>> >>> On Sat, Jun 20, 2009 at 15:37, Boyd Lynn Gerber<gerberb(a)zenez.com> wrote: >>> > Could I get a copy of the PNG without your Name and your information? >>> > >>> > Thanks, >>> > >>> > -- >>> > Boyd Gerber <gerberb(a)zenez.com> 801 849-0213 >>> > ZENEZ 1042 East Fort Union #135, Midvale Utah 84047 >>> > >>> >>> >>> >>> -- >>> >>> Raul Libório >>> http://rauhmaru.blogspot.com/ >>> rauhmarutsªhotmailºcom >>> Linux user#4444581 >>> >>> "The bug is on the table." >>> -- >>> To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse-marketing+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org >>> For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse-marketing+help(a)opensuse.org >>> >> >> > > > > -- > > Raul Libório > http://rauhmaru.blogspot.com/ > rauhmarutsªhotmailºcom > Linux user#4444581 > > "The bug is on the table." > -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse-marketing+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse-marketing+help(a)opensuse.org

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[opensuse-marketing] Translating the Ambassador Page
by Sascha 'saigkill' Manns 13 Jul '09

13 Jul '09

Hello Mates, first of all i would like to thank gabrielstein for translating the Page. Gnokii yesterday has created an Page in fr: http://fr.opensuse.org/Ambassadeur. If anyone of the frensh speaking Guys can translate the Page, it would be great. Then i think, we need an Translation for dutch and russian. So we had finished the biggest Languages (ex. Arabic). Maybe on of our Team can translate to one of them Languages. -- Sincerely yours Sascha Manns openSUSE Ambassador (ZoneCoordinator Europe, Middle East and Africa) openSUSE Marketing Team openSUSE Build Service openSUSE Features Screening Team Web: http://saschamanns.gulli.to Project-Blog: http://lizards.opensuse.org/author/saigkill Private-Blog: http://saschasbacktrace.blogspot.com

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Re: [opensuse-marketing] Final proposal and Summary of two controversial posts
by Kevin Gallagher 01 Jul '09

01 Jul '09

> == Proposal == > Just change the main protected pages in the wiki to > GNU/Linux to show > openSUSE's official support to Free Sotware Movement. The > usage in > rest of the pages will be based on personal choice. Looking > for reply > from Zonker and Brien on this issue. > > > --- ADM I have tried very hard to stay out of this. openSUSE is a registered trademark. Ask Novel what they want to call it. There is GNU software in Solaris; it is not GNU/Solaris. There is Gnu software in AIX; it is not GNU/AIX. I am a purist. The kernel is the OS and everything else runs on the kernel. It is Linux. In our case it is openSUSE/Linux, NOT openSUSE/GNU/Linux. I am an openSUSE ambassador, not a GNU/Linux ambassador. That is a different mailing list. I have been on this mailing list for less than a week and 90% of the bandwidthe is consumed by this thread. Let it go. Go preach to a different choir, I know my relegion. Stop trying to convert me. If I wanted to prosteletize for Richard Stallman I woul be on a GNU mailling list. My two cents! K. R. Gallagher Mailto: krgallagher(a)yahoo.com http://www.krgallagher.com -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse-marketing+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse-marketing+help(a)opensuse.org

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[opensuse-marketing]List of repositories
by Koushik Nundy 30 Jun '09

30 Jun '09

Can I make a proposal? If there was a page on the openSUSE site, to list some of the popular repositories for openSUSE distros it would really be helpful for people. I know that the webpin has got several links to repos, but if a proper list was there, we could add repos, mirrors, etc we know of. This is because repos hosted close by are usually faster.(eg, our college GLUG server has a packman mirror, which is now under maintainence, so i'm not giving the link). Also people can set up their repository list on Yast more easily. -- Koushik Kumar Nundy B.Tech, ECE Final year Journalist, GNU/Linux Users' Group openSuse Ambassador NIT Durgapur India. http://lug.nitdgp.ac.in http://planet-india.randomink.org http://kknundy.blogspot.com http://en.opensuse.org/ http://twitter.com/kknundy -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse-marketing+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse-marketing+help(a)opensuse.org

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[opensuse-marketing] openSUSE @ FrOSCon 2009
by Jan Weber 29 Jun '09

29 Jun '09

Hi @ll, during LinuxTag gnokii and me discussed the idea of having a community booth at FrOSCon 2009 (http://www.froscon.org/). We agreed that it would be great to participate in this event again, so I just send the request for a booth to the team of FrOSCon and I am pretty sure we can get one! Next thing is we need some helping hands that want to come to FrOSCon and help with the booth. So if you have some spare time during August 22 and 23 join us! Simply drop me a small note and add your name to the wiki: http://de.opensuse.org/Veranstaltungen/FrOSCon/2009 Cheers Jan -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse-marketing+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse-marketing+help(a)opensuse.org

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Re: [opensuse-marketing] 11.2 DVD Cover Mock-up
by RageCryX 29 Jun '09

29 Jun '09

> 2009/6/24 RageCryX <ragecryx(a)yahoo.gr>: > > > > Hmm... > > http://ragecryx.googlepages.com/openSUSE_11.2_DVDWrap_NEWTEST.png > > and on SVG: http://ragecryx.googlepages.com/openSUSE_11.2_DVDWrap_v3_test.svg > > > > It seems getting better :) > > well... back to work :P > > > > > > > > PS. If its better to change some packages or rename > the categories on the front cover (or anything else), please > dont hesitate to correct me. > > > > --- > > > > Thanks for your time, > > > > George <RageCryX> Koutsikos > > > > > > George, Some tips > I think with just a geeko would be better. > * remove the commas from the front > * justifies the text > * see the cover of Ubuntu, you can use it as reference > > > -- > > Raul Libório > http://rauhmaru.blogspot.com/ > rauhmarutsªhotmailºcom > Linux user#4444581 > *Fixed the commas *Text seems ok (at least for now) *Uhmm its the only thing i will refuse to do. I wont base my work on anything, i want to make something original :) PS1. The great white gecko is there because it makes the best background color for the openSUSE logo. Green logo on green background in hardly seen. PS2. Maybe i should change the background to the default background image that will be featured in 11.2? It will be the same as 11.1? Anyone knows? Thanks for your time, George <RageCryX> Koutsikos ___________________________________________________________ Χρησιμοποιείτε Yahoo!; Βαρεθήκατε τα ενοχλητικά μηνύματα (spam); Το Yahoo! Mail διαθέτει την καλύτερη δυνατή προστασία κατά των ενοχλητικών μηνυμάτων http://login.yahoo.com/config/mail?.intl=gr -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse-marketing+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse-marketing+help(a)opensuse.org

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[opensuse-marketing] Twitter bar for members
by Raul Libório 28 Jun '09

28 Jun '09

Hi, Well .. I did it for me but I think someone may also be interested =) It is a picture to put on Twitter, in the sidebar. I enjoy the outcome If someone wants try: The lateral bar http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa260/rauhmaru/opensuse/tw.png Result: http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa260/rauhmaru/opensuse/prt01.jpg Cheers, -- Raul Libório http://rauhmaru.blogspot.com/ rauhmarutsªhotmailºcom Linux user#4444581 "The bug is on the table." -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse-marketing+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse-marketing+help(a)opensuse.org

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[opensuse-marketing] [Weekly News] News.o.o Number for #78
by Sascha 'saigkill' Manns 27 Jun '09

27 Jun '09

Hi Guys, the following Number is to adding in #78: 1827. -- Sincerely yours Sascha Manns openSUSE Ambassador openSUSE Marketing Team openSUSE Build Service Web: http://saschamanns.gulli.to Project-Blog: http://lizards.opensuse.org/author/saigkill Private-Blog: http://saschasbacktrace.blogspot.com

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[opensuse-marketing] Ambassador Role
by Andrew Wafaa 27 Jun '09

27 Jun '09

This may come across as a bit of a rant, and I suppose it is in a way. There has been a fair few discussions recently about the new openSUSE Ambassadors with a primary focus on the creation of collatoral for the role, which I personally think is a waste of time and effort. The time and effort would best be spent on what resources are needed, organisation, implementation etc. As far as I was aware the Ambassador is effectively the same role as Ubuntu's LoCo Team Lead and Fedora's Ambassador; whose role is to organise the local openSUSE fathful, distribute openSUSE merchandise, be a contact point to assist with questions etc. Why on earth is there such a focus on collatoral? People who give talks on openSUSE or atttend events representing openSUSE do not need to be Ambassadors nor should they be! If people are signing up for the role just so they can add "Ambassador" to their signature then they should not be accepted. Personally I think only accepted members should be allowed to be Ambassadors. Reasoning behind this is 1) they have signed the guiding principles. 2) they have a proven contribution record. 3) they are known to the Board. 4) there needs to be some form of filtering the chaff from the wheat. Now point 4 may sound harsh, but it is needed especially as there is a high volume of Trolls around again (not just with openSUSE). The Ambassador would be an ideal point of contact for the Board to verify if an applicant has indeed been spreading openSUSE in a good & faithful manner etc. Now if people still want to create templates for presentations/twitter/business cards or whatever collatoral, then great, but for all that is holy drop the "Ambassador" part. Just make it a general item that anyone wishing to participate can use! </rant> Thanks for all the fish, Andy -- Sent from a Nokia E71 Andrew Wafaa, openSUSE Member: FunkyPenguin -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse-marketing+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse-marketing+help(a)opensuse.org

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[opensuse-marketing] [Weekly News] Issue #77 is ready for translation
by Sascha 'saigkill' Manns 27 Jun '09

27 Jun '09

Hi @all! Issue #78 of the openSUSE Weekly News is ready for translation [0]. You can see/update the status of your language at the "whats ready page" [1]. We collected some FAQ here [2]. After translating, please move your Language in [3] up. [0]: http://en.opensuse.org/OpenSUSE_Weekly_News/78 [1]: http://en.opensuse.org/OpenSUSE_Weekly_News/Translations/Ready [2]: http://en.opensuse.org/OpenSUSE_Weekly_News/FAQ [3] http://en.opensuse.org/OpenSUSE_Weekly_News/78/Translations @translators: Please know, that the issuenumber from news.o.o. comes later. Have Phun! -- Sincereley yours Sascha Manns openSUSE Marketing Team openSUSE Build Service openSUSE Features Screening Team Web: http://saschamanns.gulli.to Project-Blog: http://lizards.opensuse.org/author/saigkill Private-Blog: http://saschasbacktrace.blogspot.com -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse-marketing+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse-marketing+help(a)opensuse.org

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[opensuse-marketing] [Weekly News] Dashboard
by Sascha 'saigkill' Manns 27 Jun '09

27 Jun '09

Hello Mates, i'm pleased to announce that we have created an Weekly News Dashboard. If you find an interesting Article or Post, you can leave us a Note with the URL in the Dashboard. The Dashboard-URL is: http://en.opensuse.org/OpenSUSE_Weekly_News/Dashboard Try it out -- Sincerely yours Sascha Manns openSUSE Ambassador openSUSE Marketing Team openSUSE Build Service Web: http://saschamanns.gulli.to Project-Blog: http://lizards.opensuse.org/author/saigkill Private-Blog: http://saschasbacktrace.blogspot.com

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[opensuse-marketing] M3 Approaches
by Joe 'Zonker' Brockmeier 26 Jun '09

26 Jun '09

Hi all, M3 is approaching rapidly. Recent screenshots from Factory would be greatly appreciated! http://en.opensuse.org/Screenshots/11.2_Milestones Best, Zonker -- Joe 'Zonker' Brockmeier <jzb(a)zonker.net> openSUSE Community Manager: http://zonker.opensuse.org Blogs: http://blogs.zdnet.com/community | http://www.dissociatedpress.net Twitter: jzb | Identica: jzb http://identi.ca/group/opensuse/members -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse-marketing+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse-marketing+help(a)opensuse.org

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[opensuse-marketing] Final proposal and Summary of two controversial posts
by Abhradip mukherjee 26 Jun '09

26 Jun '09

Hallo all, It's time for me to put up a summary of my two controversial series of posts and give some final proposals to openSUSE community. 1) Calling Ambassadors: DVD requests (Started by Zonker) [1] I dont think any one would find any offence with my first post [2]. It was indeed a good proposal as far as I understand. Now comes my second post [3] Problem starts [4]. I now agree with this and I believe I should not have made the hurry. I just thought creation of such page would help me to express my logic in a more clear way. My problem was with [5]. And My next post[6] clarifies that. Jigish supported my view. The matter was clean until then Suddenly S. Kemter replied with some unnecessary harsh approach. (The post has been deleted from archive) I replied with [7] and Zonker replied next [8] The wiki page was cleaned up by me and now it was for people who want to help people nearby as offline mirror, to list themselves along with their contact details. As I thought it would be better if I make this page more visible by putting it on [9] (If you call it my another hurried decision, I will agree that it was my another mistake to not to decide after discussion with community. At that time I thought this will benefit the openSUSE community, then why not do it right now. A mistake I know.) Now what S. Kemter did next was both right and severely wrong. He removed the link from front page (Which was right). But he did not stop there and proceeded to mark the Free Media Persons page as "Nonsense"[10] (This was wrong and I was already irritated with his previous mail). The page was no more unclear and it clearly said that it was for people who want to share DVD medias [FMP page]. It was all the way wrong. As Zonker asked not to fight in public, I thought it was best to let Zonker know this through private mail and I did it that way. I never uttered a single word about this on the list until Eric pointed out the fact [11] and S.Kemter proudly announced that he did it on the list and pointed Eric to something totally different from the page's goal (the page was about voluntary sharing and he pointed to the page on how to get a DVD from openSUSE)[12]. I had to answer [13] and I am sorry for my use of words. At the same time I started a thread on GNU/Linux and Free Software Philosophy. Some people started confusing the two and attacked me on this thread too [14]. Things got messed up after that. == Proposal == The idea was good and many people liked it. So I again cleaned it up more and now I dont think anyone should have any problem against it [FMP page] any more. If that is so, it would be better if the "To be deleted" mark is removed and a link to this can be provided on main page. I leave it to the community now. 2) GNU/Linux : Started by me [15] Against (7) : Marquis, Sascha, Chuck Payne, S.Kemter, Gabriel Stein, Rajko M., Kevin For (6) : ADM, Alex239, Jean Christophe Baptiste, Martin (front page), Jigish (Front Page) Rajko M. (Personal Choice) Unproductive/No universally accepted solution (5) : Manchette, Zonker, Alex239, Bryen, Kevin So it shows there are followers of GNU/Linux naming convention in community. Should not they be heard? Even if we discard people who are in more than 1 group, the list becomes Against : 5 For : 4 Unproductive/No universally accepted solution : 3 The ratio difference is closer. == Proposal == Just change the main protected pages in the wiki to GNU/Linux to show openSUSE's official support to Free Sotware Movement. The usage in rest of the pages will be based on personal choice. Looking for reply from Zonker and Brien on this issue. --- ADM [1] http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-marketing/2009-06/msg00088.html [2] http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-marketing/2009-06/msg00096.html [3] http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-marketing/2009-06/msg00097.html [4] http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-marketing/2009-06/msg00098.html [5] http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-marketing/2009-06/msg00099.html [6] http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-marketing/2009-06/msg00100.html [7] http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-marketing/2009-06/msg00104.html [8] http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-marketing/2009-06/msg00105.html [9] http://en.opensuse.org/How_to_Participate#Spread_it [10] http://en.opensuse.org/index.php?title=OpenSUSE_Free_Media_Persons&action=h… [FMP page] http://en.opensuse.org/OpenSUSE_Free_Media_Persons [11] http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-marketing/2009-06/msg00150.html [12] http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-marketing/2009-06/msg00198.html [13] http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-marketing/2009-06/msg00214.html [14] http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-marketing/2009-06/msg00215.html [15] http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-marketing/2009-06/msg00108.html -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse-marketing+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse-marketing+help(a)opensuse.org

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[opensuse-marketing] [Linux Magazine] openSUSE, Now with More Open
by Raul Libório 26 Jun '09

26 Jun '09

"Novell has announced plans to make openSUSE more community driven by opening up their Online Build System which controls Factory to contributors outside their staffing ranks. What does it mean for the project and community at large? " http://www.linux-mag.com/cache/7394/1.html -- Raul Libório http://rauhmaru.blogspot.com/ rauhmarutsªhotmailºcom Linux user#4444581 "The bug is on the table." -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse-marketing+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse-marketing+help(a)opensuse.org

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[opensuse-marketing] Ambassador Userpage
by Sascha 'saigkill' Manns 25 Jun '09

25 Jun '09

Hello Mates, ATM we have 11 Ambassadors without an Userpage. What happens with this Ambassadors? -- Sincerely yours Sascha Manns openSUSE Ambassador (ZoneCoordinator Europe, Middle East and Africa) openSUSE Marketing Team openSUSE Build Service openSUSE Features Screening Team Web: http://saschamanns.gulli.to Project-Blog: http://lizards.opensuse.org/author/saigkill Private-Blog: http://saschasbacktrace.blogspot.com

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Re: [opensuse-marketing] Talks Templates
by Marcus Uddenhed 25 Jun '09

25 Jun '09

Hi. My name is Marcus and i signed up for the ambassador program and are excited to contribute to the community in the way i can. I have followed this thread throughout the day and find it interesting to have something to give people when talking to them, like a business card. I really liked the idea from Raul Libório and have tested a little myself using his picture as a base. I'm attaching here for you to see, it might give ideas for the final layout, i hope. It would be nice with the green theming on the business card. The picture attached is in png format but i got it in svg to, The front should provide as much info as possible regarding ways of contacting the ambassador. /Marcus ----- Original Message ----- From: "Joe 'Zonker' Brockmeier" <jzb(a)zonker.net> To: "RageCryX" <ragecryx(a)yahoo.gr> Cc: opensuse-marketing(a)opensuse.org Sent: Wednesday, June 24, 2009 8:06:32 PM GMT +01:00 Amsterdam / Berlin / Bern / Rome / Stockholm / Vienna Subject: Re: [opensuse-marketing] Talks Templates 2009/6/24 RageCryX <ragecryx(a)yahoo.gr>: >>But, of course each ambassador is expected to get the mandatory Novell >>tattoo. That won't be a problem, will it? ;-) > No offence but i think... > > This is a very nice way to make people not use and contribute to openSUSE. > Many aspects of it must be liberated from the company it supports it. So in fact this phrase doesnt sound funny, its the bitter truth. In my opinion if openSUSE wants to spread more it must look more liberal on users and by being tied on a company like this has the opposite effect. So i think we better look after making non-novell-branded promotional material (including the presentation templates this thread is about). I do hope it was understood I was kidding. (hence the smiley) As I mentioned before - I would like to see a set of templates for openSUSE ambassadors that does not have a Novell logo, and neither I or Novell has a problem with openSUSE ambassadors using presentations without a Novell logo. (It'd be *nice but not required if there was some mention of Novell's role as a sponsor of the project -- but that's up to the ambassador and whether they choose or want to give Novell a mention.) A lot has been done over the past few years to make the openSUSE project more independent and I expect that will continue. Best, Zonker -- Joe 'Zonker' Brockmeier <jzb(a)zonker.net> openSUSE Community Manager: http://zonker.opensuse.org Blogs: http://blogs.zdnet.com/community | http://www.dissociatedpress.net Twitter: jzb | Identica: jzb http://identi.ca/group/opensuse/members -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse-marketing+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse-marketing+help(a)opensuse.org

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Re: [opensuse-marketing] Talks Templates
by RageCryX 25 Jun '09

25 Jun '09

--- Στις Τετ., 24/06/09, ο/η Joe 'Zonker' Brockmeier <jzb(a)zonker.net> έγραψε: >On Wed, Jun 24, 2009 at 6:28 PM, Eric Yeoh<msiantuxlover(a)gmail.com> wrote: >> I agree to have a separate template. I am a government employee who do >> volunteer my time to do talks on OpenSUSE to local community colleges. >> While I do that on my spare time, the Novell logo might prove to be a >> potential conflict of interest. > >But, of course each ambassador is expected to get the mandatory Novell >tattoo. That won't be a problem, will it? ;-) > >Best, > >Zonker >-- No offence but i think... This is a very nice way to make people not use and contribute to openSUSE. Many aspects of it must be liberated from the company it supports it. So in fact this phrase doesnt sound funny, its the bitter truth. In my opinion if openSUSE wants to spread more it must look more liberal on users and by being tied on a company like this has the opposite effect. So i think we better look after making non-novell-branded promotional material (including the presentation templates this thread is about). Thanks for your time, George <RageCryX> Koutsikos ___________________________________________________________ Χρησιμοποιείτε Yahoo!; Βαρεθήκατε τα ενοχλητικά μηνύματα (spam); Το Yahoo! Mail διαθέτει την καλύτερη δυνατή προστασία κατά των ενοχλητικών μηνυμάτων http://login.yahoo.com/config/mail?.intl=gr -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse-marketing+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse-marketing+help(a)opensuse.org

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[opensuse-marketing] 11.2 DVD Cover Mock-up
by RageCryX 25 Jun '09

25 Jun '09

Ive been playing with Inkscape recently to create a DVD paper-sleeve mock-up for the upcoming 11.2 I dont know how much i succeeded and how professional it looks, but i would like your feedback :) http://www.flickr.com/photos/rcximg/3656267491/sizes/o/ And the SVG: http://ragecryx.googlepages.com/openSUSE_11.2_DVDWrap_v2.svg Uses the FifthLeg font. PS. I know that to alternate the color of the gecko is not acceptable, but its there for cosmetic reasons and the official logo is included. Do i have to contact someone for this to be legal ? Thanks for your time, George <RageCryX> Koutsikos ___________________________________________________________ Χρησιμοποιείτε Yahoo!; Βαρεθήκατε τα ενοχλητικά μηνύματα (spam); Το Yahoo! Mail διαθέτει την καλύτερη δυνατή προστασία κατά των ενοχλητικών μηνυμάτων http://login.yahoo.com/config/mail?.intl=gr -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse-marketing+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse-marketing+help(a)opensuse.org

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[opensuse-marketing] GNU/Linux - [THREAD OPEN]
by Abhradip mukherjee 25 Jun '09

25 Jun '09

If users feel that they are going to post, no one should take away their freedom from doing that. The thread is open and everyone should be encouraged to post if they feel the need. ---- ADM -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse-marketing+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse-marketing+help(a)opensuse.org

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Re: [opensuse-marketing] Calling Ambassadors: DVD requests
by Eric Yeoh 25 Jun '09

25 Jun '09

How should I proceed? I have already added my name to the list however the page seems to be destined to be deleted. Eric On Thu, Jun 18, 2009 at 7:05 PM, Eric Yeoh <msiantuxlover(a)gmail.com> wrote: > > How should I proceed? I have already added my name to the list however the page seems to be destined to be deleted. > > Eric > > On Thu, Jun 18, 2009 at 4:52 AM, Joe 'Zonker' Brockmeier <jzb(a)zonker.net> wrote: >> >> On 06/17/2009 04:10 AM, Jigish Gohil wrote: >>> >>> It is always good if community takes an initiative instead of waiting >>> for the project to do something. I am sure Zonker will not mind >>> anything that is for the benefit of the community. >> >> Initiative is excellent, as long as we're moving forward as a group and not at cross purposes. >> >> I don't need to personally approve every initiative, and -- in fact -- would prefer not to. :-) But, I do hope we'll have consensus among the people doing the ambassador work and make sure that we have some agreement. >> >> I'm really happy to see so much enthusiasm right off the bat. We have some work to do to get our systems in place and get good at coordinating with one another, but I'm sure that will happen. >> >> Thanks all! >> >> Best, >> >> Zonker >> -- >> Joe 'Zonker' Brockmeier >> openSUSE Community Manager >> http://zonker.opensuse.org/ >> -- >> To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse-marketing+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org >> For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse-marketing+help(a)opensuse.org >> > -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse-marketing+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse-marketing+help(a)opensuse.org

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Re: [opensuse-marketing] GNU/Linux - [THREAD CLOSED]
by Sankar P 25 Jun '09

25 Jun '09

Hi Abhradip, On Tue, Jun 23, 2009 at 10:17 AM, Abhradip mukherjee<abhradip(a)freedomnetwork.co.cc> wrote: [snip] > read the full article at > http://www.gnu.org/philosophy/free-software-for-freedom.html > > -ADM How much ever hard we GNU people argue, it seems that these Linux people won't accept our side. It has been more than a decade now ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GNU/Linux_naming_controversy ) and they don't seem to accept prefixing GNU. You know what we GNU people should do ? We should complete http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GNU_Hurd so that we don't have to fight with these people who insist on omitting GNU. Now, you channelize all your energy for the completion of Hurd rather than arguing with these Linux-ey people. We can then call it whatever we want. That is what winners should do. Oh. btw, 1) Remove your google groups. bcos, you know Google groups is not exactly free software. Oh may be stop using www.google.com at all. They track all our queries and we lose our freedom. 2) Stop using mobile phones. because they are portable surveillance and tracking devices ( http://fsfe.org/projects/gplv3/barcelona-rms-transcript.ca.html#draft2-prev… search for mobile ) Completing Hurd will do more benefit to the cause of free software than arguing about pre-fixing GNU with these linux hackers in a linux distro mailing list. So get started :-) For everyone else, I am communitily(1) closing the two controversial unproductive threads. Please stop responding to the two mail threads as it is just creating noise and doing nothing to help anyone interested in openSUSE. The moment anyone starts a reply, it is gonna start a flame. I sent this mail two days back, and it got bounced. This will be the last mail from me on this thread and I wish everyone make this the last mail on the thread. I don't like single-issue people, nor do I think that people who turn the world into black and white are very nice or ultimately very useful. --- Linus Seconded by --- Sankar okaythxbye -- Sankar P http://psankar.blogspot.com All opinions expressed are personal. My employer is not responsible a bit for any of the words. (1) - When the word "officially" can be there, why can't we have "communitily" ;-) -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse-marketing+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse-marketing+help(a)opensuse.org

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Re: [opensuse-marketing] 11.2 DVD Cover Mock-up
by RageCryX 25 Jun '09

25 Jun '09

Hmm... http://ragecryx.googlepages.com/openSUSE_11.2_DVDWrap_NEWTEST.png and on SVG: http://ragecryx.googlepages.com/openSUSE_11.2_DVDWrap_v3_test.svg It seems getting better :) well... back to work :P PS. If its better to change some packages or rename the categories on the front cover (or anything else), please dont hesitate to correct me. --- Thanks for your time, George <RageCryX> Koutsikos ___________________________________________________________ Χρησιμοποιείτε Yahoo!; Βαρεθήκατε τα ενοχλητικά μηνύματα (spam); Το Yahoo! Mail διαθέτει την καλύτερη δυνατή προστασία κατά των ενοχλητικών μηνυμάτων http://login.yahoo.com/config/mail?.intl=gr -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse-marketing+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse-marketing+help(a)opensuse.org

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Re: [opensuse-marketing] 11.2 DVD Cover Mock-up
by RageCryX 25 Jun '09

25 Jun '09

--- 25/06/09, Bryen M Yunashko <suserocks(a)bryen.com> wrote: > RageCryX wrote: > > Ive been playing with Inkscape recently to create a > DVD paper-sleeve mock-up for the upcoming 11.2 > > > > I dont know how much i succeeded and how professional > it looks, but i would like your feedback :) > > > > http://www.flickr.com/photos/rcximg/3656267491/sizes/o/ > > > > And the SVG: http://ragecryx.googlepages.com/openSUSE_11.2_DVDWrap_v2.svg > > > > Uses the FifthLeg font. > > > > > > PS. I know that to alternate the color of the gecko is > not acceptable, but its there for cosmetic reasons and the > official logo is included. Do i have to contact someone for > this to be legal ? > > > > > > Thanks for your time, > > George <RageCryX> Koutsikos > > > > George, > > Beautiful work! > > Suggestions: > > Reverse looks good. I think we could easily modify > DVD Edition to also > show other editions, such as LiveCD editions. > > Front: > I think there's too many Geekos which makes it look a bit > unprofessional. I would leave the two Geekos in the > center just as it > is, and remove the ones circling the DVD outline. > > Perhaps instead of Geekos on the outline, we could either > put words that > represent what is included. Such as GNOME, KDE, YaST, > OpenOffice, etc > surrounding the outline? Makes people think "Wow, > there's a lot of > stuff in this little sweet package!" > > Just my thoughts. > > -- > Bryen Yunashko > openSUSE Board Member > openSUSE-GNOME Team Member > GNOME-A11y Team Member > www.bryen.com (Personal Blog) You mean like this: http://ragecryx.googlepages.com/openSUSE_11.2_DVDWrap_v3_test.svg ? Seems nice, im gonna work more on it :) Any ideas are more than welcome... ___________________________________________________________ Χρησιμοποιείτε Yahoo!; Βαρεθήκατε τα ενοχλητικά μηνύματα (spam); Το Yahoo! Mail διαθέτει την καλύτερη δυνατή προστασία κατά των ενοχλητικών μηνυμάτων http://login.yahoo.com/config/mail?.intl=gr -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse-marketing+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse-marketing+help(a)opensuse.org

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[opensuse-marketing] Talks Templates
by Luis Lastra C. 24 Jun '09

24 Jun '09

Salute! ¿Is there any OO impress template? As Ambassadors, in my opinion, we all must have the same template to make our talks. If we are allowed to have one and if the coordinators agree with me, I can make a proposal of it. Best regards. -- Atte. Luis Lastra C. Ingeniero (E) en Computación e Informática Jefe Laboratorios de Computación Docente Area Informática Instituto Profesional Virginio Gómez de la Universidad de Concepción Sede Concepción [F] : 56-41-2793417 [@] : llastra(a)virginiogomez.cl [www] : http://www.virginiogomez.cl -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse-marketing+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse-marketing+help(a)opensuse.org

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[opensuse-marketing] [Weekly News] IRC Meeting 27.06 cancelled
by Sascha 'saigkill' Manns 24 Jun '09

24 Jun '09

Hello Mates, our Weekly News Team Meeting at 27.06 are cancelled, because Jan and I are not present.The next Meeting is 11.07.. -- Sincerely yours Sascha Manns openSUSE Ambassador (ZoneCoordinator Europe, Middle East and Africa) openSUSE Marketing Team openSUSE Build Service openSUSE Features Screening Team Web: http://saschamanns.gulli.to Project-Blog: http://lizards.opensuse.org/author/saigkill Private-Blog: http://saschasbacktrace.blogspot.com

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[opensuse-marketing] GDM
by Raul Libório 24 Jun '09

24 Jun '09

this request I do not know where to, but here there are people from several areas, I think he can reach the right ears. Please!!! Let GDM was like before. Who used to edit, you know how bad is this new version. Is a simple outflow. Who can, do get this message right hands Thank you very much! -- Raul Libório http://rauhmaru.blogspot.com/ rauhmarutsªhotmailºcom Linux user#4444581 "The bug is on the table." -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse-marketing+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse-marketing+help(a)opensuse.org

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[opensuse-marketing] [Weekly News] Issue #77 is ready for translation
by Sascha 'saigkill' Manns 23 Jun '09

23 Jun '09

Hi @all! Issue #77 of the openSUSE Weekly News is ready for translation [0]. You can see/update the status of your language at the "whats ready page" [1]. We collected some FAQ here [2]. After translating, please move your Language in [3] up. [0]: http://en.opensuse.org/OpenSUSE_Weekly_News/77 [1]: http://en.opensuse.org/OpenSUSE_Weekly_News/Translations/Ready [2]: http://en.opensuse.org/OpenSUSE_Weekly_News/FAQ [3] http://en.opensuse.org/OpenSUSE_Weekly_News/77/Translations Have Phun! -- Sincereley yours Sascha Manns openSUSE Marketing Team openSUSE Build Service openSUSE Features Screening Team Web: http://saschamanns.gulli.to Project-Blog: http://lizards.opensuse.org/author/saigkill Private-Blog: http://saschasbacktrace.blogspot.com -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse-marketing+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse-marketing+help(a)opensuse.org

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[opensuse-marketing] GNU/Linux
by Abhradip mukherjee 23 Jun '09

23 Jun '09

Hi friends, The guiding principles for ambassadors say : "We value... ... the ideals of free software: the freedoms to use, share, study and modify, and share modified versions. We value... the open development process based on the freedoms of free software which fosters peer review, responsible maintainership, individual responsibility and self organization in a collaborative, distributed environment." This support and advocacy of Free Software was the primary cause apart from other things I liked about OpenSUSE that drove me to become an ambassador for it. I appreciate the way ideals of Free Software is being promoted by this OpenSUSE community. This means the community definitely values the philosophy of Free Software and contributions of Free Software Foundation along with the GNU project. But when we support Free Software, we should always stand by our love for Free Software Movement in every way and promote the ideologies as much as we promote OpenSUSE. So, why are we still using "Linux" (in the wiki) instead of calling it "GNU/Linux"? Why are not we acting brave enough to acknowledge contributions by GNU project by just merely calling it GNU/Linux? Ref : http://www.gnu.org/gnu/why-gnu-linux.html Calling OpenSUSE a GNU/Linux system will make Free Software Advocates like me embrace this community with more ease and love. - ADM -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse-marketing+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse-marketing+help(a)opensuse.org

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[opensuse-marketing] A thought on another means to spread openSUSE...Virtual Spread
by Chuck Payne 23 Jun '09

23 Jun '09

Guys, I haven't seen anyone create and offer a virtual drive for people to down load test drive openSUSE. I am willing to create drives for Parrellel, VirtualBox, and VMWare( for VMPlayer) and share via bitorrent. Maybe if we could do one for Qemu as well. Any thoughts, is this something we can do legally? What I was thinking was about a 2 to 4Gig drive with the live disc install, so that it a light footprint to play with. ---------------------------------------- The trouble with being punctual is that nobody's there to appreciate it. -- Franklin P. Jones ----------------------------------------- OpenSUSE -- http://en.opensuse.org/User:Terrorpup OpenSuSE Ambassador OpenSuSE Member Skype -- terrorpup twitter -- terrorpup -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse-marketing+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse-marketing+help(a)opensuse.org

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[opensuse-marketing] !!Article added to openSUSE News 77, please translate!!
by Sebastian Schöbinger 22 Jun '09

22 Jun '09

hi saigkill added an article about the LinuxTag in Berlin (announcment), which should also be translated into the different languages.[1] [1]: http://en.opensuse.org/OpenSUSE_Weekly_News/77#Announcements (3rd article) ---------- mfg / best Sebastian Schöbinger //Member of the openSUSE Team // //Writer of the openSUSE News (Tips and Tricks) // //Translator of the openSUSE News // //http://de.opensuse.org/Benutzer:STS301 // //http://linux301.wordpress.com //

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[opensuse-marketing] Fwd: DVD distribution technique
by Koushik Nundy 22 Jun '09

22 Jun '09

Saw this interesting attempt by a fedora ambassador. I'm sure there are more such sites lying around. http://www.vglug.info/get-fedora-dvd -- Koushik Kumar Nundy B.Tech, ECE Final year Journalist, GNU/Linux Users' Group openSuse Ambassador NIT Durgapur India. http://lug.nitdgp.ac.in http://planet-india.randomink.org http://kknundy.blogspot.com http://en.opensuse.org/ http://en.opensuse.org/User:Kknundy http://twitter.com/kknundy P.S.To the list admin, probably zonker : this restriction on html in mails is a bit problematic, especially when we add www links, which are often converted to hyperlinks automatically by several mail clients, causing the mails to bounce back. Could only links not be allowed somehow? -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse-marketing+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse-marketing+help(a)opensuse.org

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[opensuse-marketing] Open Source Cinema at openSUSE Summit 2009?
by Gottfried Hofmann 22 Jun '09

22 Jun '09

Hello to all openSUSE folks, we, the KommKino, are a small cinema in Nuremberg and where planning a Creative Commons short film night for September. Recently we noticed that your Summit will bei held from September 17 to September 20. Here's the idea: We could schedule our Creative Commons Night to a day of your summit so you can add it as an event to your programme. Since there is still quite some time left until September our team might even be able to work on an extended programme for all four days of the summit. Btw: admission will be free! Greetings, Gottfried -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse-marketing+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse-marketing+help(a)opensuse.org

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Re: [opensuse-marketing] Templates for Business Cards
by Raul Libório 20 Jun '09

20 Jun '09

Yes =D http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa260/rauhmaru/opensuse/without-inf.png On Sat, Jun 20, 2009 at 15:37, Boyd Lynn Gerber<gerberb(a)zenez.com> wrote: > Could I get a copy of the PNG without your Name and your information? > > Thanks, > > -- > Boyd Gerber <gerberb(a)zenez.com> 801 849-0213 > ZENEZ 1042 East Fort Union #135, Midvale Utah 84047 > -- Raul Libório http://rauhmaru.blogspot.com/ rauhmarutsªhotmailºcom Linux user#4444581 "The bug is on the table." -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse-marketing+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse-marketing+help(a)opensuse.org

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[opensuse-marketing] Templates for Business Cards
by Sascha 'saigkill' Manns 20 Jun '09

20 Jun '09

Hello Mates, gnokii has given me today in interesting Ideas for our Business Cards. We can see in:https://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Business_cards that fedora has an own Program. The Program asks the Variables, and creates an Ready for Printing PDF. The Program gives 2 Options for Order (2 different Pribt Services). We can try to build an package similar to them. Then we must search for available Printservice. In my view Vistaprint (http://www.vistaprint.com) are an good Printservice. Maybe we (Zonker or other) can try to negotiate with the Printservice about an abatement. -- Sincerely yours Sascha Manns openSUSE Ambassador (ZoneCoordinator Europe, Middle East and Africa) openSUSE Marketing Team openSUSE Build Service openSUSE Features Screening Team Web: http://saschamanns.gulli.to Project-Blog: http://lizards.opensuse.org/author/saigkill Private-Blog: http://saschasbacktrace.blogspot.com

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Re: [opensuse-marketing] [WeeklyNews] Interesting Blogs
by Sascha 'saigkill' Manns 20 Jun '09

20 Jun '09

Hi Chuck, > One thing you might want to add to the weekly newsletters is a place > for events, so that Ambassor can post upcoming events they are going > too. Hmm. Interesting Point. Very interesting. I put it on my list. Thanks... -- Sincerely yours Sascha Manns openSUSE Ambassador (ZoneCoordinator Europe, Middle East and Africa) openSUSE Marketing Team openSUSE Build Service openSUSE Features Screening Team Web: http://saschamanns.gulli.to Project-Blog: http://lizards.opensuse.org/author/saigkill Private-Blog: http://saschasbacktrace.blogspot.com

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[opensuse-marketing] [WeeklyNews] Interesting Blogs
by Sascha 'saigkill' Manns 19 Jun '09

19 Jun '09

Hello Mates, we are trying to make our Weekly News better, fresher and more interesting. How we can realize this? We need more Authors. If you have an own private Blog about openSUSE related Topics, so send me your Blog-URL.If you are just surfing through the Web, and found an interesting Blog, so you're welcome to send it to me. We searching Blogs, who are not aggregated with planetsuse. We want you... -- Sincerely yours Sascha Manns openSUSE Ambassador (ZoneCoordinator Europe, Middle East and Africa) openSUSE Marketing Team openSUSE Build Service openSUSE Features Screening Team Web: http://saschamanns.gulli.to Project-Blog: http://lizards.opensuse.org/author/saigkill Private-Blog: http://saschasbacktrace.blogspot.com

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[opensuse-marketing] [Ambassador program] A brief report on tonight ALE meeting
by Chuck Payne 19 Jun '09

19 Jun '09

Guys, Tonight was my first outing as an Ambassador. I brought about 10 DVD total (5 X86_64 and 5 i386) and gave them all out. Next time I will burn more. Gave some business cards. Sorry I will scan what my wife did for me. She got Adobe. Sorry I know it not free, but I am still working on a card in Inkscape, but what I have see from other I like the sample design I have saw. Here is the cool part, I like to get some help with this. I got asked to speak either next month or in August on the state of openSUSE 11.1 to the group. Anyway, I thought I would share my fun time tonight. -- ---------------------------------------- The trouble with being punctual is that nobody's there to appreciate it. -- Franklin P. Jones ----------------------------------------- OpenSUSE -- http://en.opensuse.org/User.Terrorpup OpenSuSE Ambassador OpenSuSE Member Skype -- terrorpup twitter -- terrorpup -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse-marketing+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse-marketing+help(a)opensuse.org

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[opensuse-marketing] [Ambassador program] Categorize Ambassador program related pages
by Satoru Matsumoto 19 Jun '09

19 Jun '09

Hi listmates, especially Ambassadors, We have discussed many issues about Ambassador program since it was launched and some new pages are made by volunteers. However, the Ambassador page has no 'link' section ATM and those pages are not easy for everyone to find. So I set up Category:Ambassador[1] for easy reference so that useful/important pages won't be buried deep. I want to ask you all to add the tag [[Category:Ambassador]] to the source of the pages you {made,will make} that are related to Ambassador program, so that we can find the links to those pages on Category:Ambassador[1] page. [1] http://en.opensuse.org/Category:Ambassador Best, -- _/_/ Satoru Matsumoto - openSUSE Member - Japan _/_/ _/_/ Marketing/Weekly News/openFATE Screening Team _/_/ _/_/ mail: helios_reds_at_gmx.net / irc: HeliosReds _/_/ _/_/ http://blog.geeko.jp/author/heliosreds _/_/ -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse-marketing+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse-marketing+help(a)opensuse.org

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[opensuse-marketing] Ambassadors Creating User:Page
by Sascha 'saigkill' Manns 18 Jun '09

18 Jun '09

Hello Mates, the following Users are marked red. That means, they haven't an Userpage: - alias123 - gabrielstein - javobqcol - rmuska - Cross_AM - msian_tux_lover - secomlinux - Teg - etrash - rogerwhittaker - ivanyuta - znmeb - terrorpup. Please create an Userpage with the following content (minimum): Realname, Emailadress, Working Range (the Area where you would like to serve) and your registered IRC Nick. Then the people can reach us :-) -- Sincerely yours Sascha Manns openSUSE Marketing Team openSUSE Build Service openSUSE Features Screening Team Web: http://saschamanns.gulli.to Project-Blog: http://lizards.opensuse.org/author/saigkill Private-Blog: http://saschasbacktrace.blogspot.com

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Re: [opensuse-marketing] Translating the Ambassador Page
by Dinar Valeev 18 Jun '09

18 Jun '09

I'll do this for Russian > On Thu, Jun 18, 2009 at 4:28 PM, Sascha 'saigkill' Manns <samannsml(a)directbox.com> wrote: >> >> Hello Mates, >> >> first of all i would like to thank gabrielstein for translating the >> Page. >> Gnokii yesterday has created an Page in fr: >> http://fr.opensuse.org/Ambassadeur. If anyone of the frensh speaking >> Guys can translate the Page, it would be great. >> Then i think, we need an Translation for dutch and russian. So we had >> finished the biggest Languages (ex. Arabic). >> >> Maybe on of our Team can translate to one of them Languages. >> -- >> Sincerely yours >> >> Sascha Manns >> openSUSE Ambassador (ZoneCoordinator Europe, Middle East and Africa) >> openSUSE Marketing Team >> openSUSE Build Service >> openSUSE Features Screening Team >> Web: http://saschamanns.gulli.to >> Project-Blog: http://lizards.opensuse.org/author/saigkill >> Private-Blog: http://saschasbacktrace.blogspot.com > -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse-marketing+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse-marketing+help(a)opensuse.org

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[opensuse-marketing] Proposal for an Letter-Template
by Sascha 'saigkill' Manns 18 Jun '09

18 Jun '09

Hello Mates, i've attached an Proposal for an Letter Template. If anyone has another idea, thats good :-) -- Sincerely yours Sascha Manns openSUSE Ambassador openSUSE Marketing Team openSUSE Build Service openSUSE Features Screening Team Web: http://saschamanns.gulli.to Project-Blog: http://lizards.opensuse.org/author/saigkill Private-Blog: http://saschasbacktrace.blogspot.com

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Re: [opensuse-marketing] Calling Ambassadors: DVD requests
by Abhradip Mukherjee 17 Jun '09

17 Jun '09

A new structure might help. Here's a proposal. We can introduce a thing called "Free Media Program" and under this program we can distribute DVD and other medias to people who apply for them. Names of all "Free Media Person"(from now FMP) will be listed on OpenSUSE website (wiki) for general people to find out. Each "FMP" will be given a set of DVD medias. People finding the "FMP" for their locality will visit him/her and will ask for DVD medias. The "FMP" then will collect a DVD replacement from the person and will give him a "copy" of the DVD. This way individual need can be satisfied. As for the events, DVD is not everything. Events require banners (atleast designs for such should be provided), batches and other swags (Like T-Shirts for main organizers sent in an Event Box), some amount of financial help and speakers. In case of Fedora, financial help is provided to a selected set of ambassadors, who represent a particular region on earth. The steering committee is formed of such people. "They don't have any country leader system for a particular country". As for OpenSUSE it now depends on us whether we will implement a country based system or a region based system. As far as speakers are concerned a list should be maintained. Any ways I am always ready for any charge of maintaining DVDs for my region :) -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse-marketing+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse-marketing+help(a)opensuse.org

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Re: [opensuse-marketing] Calling Ambassadors: DVD requests
by Joe 'Zonker' Brockmeier 17 Jun '09

17 Jun '09

On Wed, Jun 17, 2009 at 2:05 AM, Abhradip mukherjee<abhradip(a)freedomnetwork.co.cc> wrote: > A new structure might help. Here's a proposal. We can introduce a thing > called "Free Media Program" and under this program we can distribute DVD and > other medias to people who apply for them. Names of all "Free Media > Person"(from now FMP) will be listed on OpenSUSE website (wiki) for general > people to find out. Each "FMP" will be given a set of DVD medias. People > finding the "FMP" for their locality will visit him/her and will ask for DVD > medias. The "FMP" then will collect a DVD replacement from the person and > will give him a "copy" of the DVD. This way individual need can be > satisfied. So, volunteers would burn copies of openSUSE on DVD and then swap the DVD for blank media? I like the idea, but how do we keep people from confusing that with other efforts to give promo DVDs? > As for the events, DVD is not everything. Events require banners (atleast > designs for such should be provided), batches and other swags (Like T-Shirts > for main organizers sent in an Event Box), some amount of financial help and > speakers. In case of Fedora, financial help is provided to a selected set of > ambassadors, who represent a particular region on earth. The > steering committee is formed of such people. "They don't have any country > leader system for a particular country". As for OpenSUSE it now depends on > us whether we will implement a country based system or a region based > system. As far as speakers are concerned a list should be maintained. > Any ways I am always ready for any charge of maintaining DVDs for my region > :) Yes, DVDs aren't everything -- but, for now, it's where we're starting. :-) There's a method to the madness: First step is to identify reliable and active ambassadors. Second step is to get to the steering committee stage. Yes, we do need a speaker's list but that's a separate discussion from providing DVDs for now. If you want to start a new thread on that and start that, it would be outstanding. Thanks for volunteering, I've got a list of volunteers that I'll be getting in touch with shortly. Best, Zonker -- Joe 'Zonker' Brockmeier <jzb(a)zonker.net> openSUSE Community Manager: http://zonker.opensuse.org Blogs: http://blogs.zdnet.com/community | http://www.dissociatedpress.net Twitter: jzb | Identica: jzb http://identi.ca/group/opensuse/members -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse-marketing+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse-marketing+help(a)opensuse.org

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[opensuse-marketing] Calling Ambassadors: DVD requests
by Joe 'Zonker' Brockmeier 17 Jun '09

17 Jun '09

Hi all, We get a ton of openSUSE DVD requests, and processing them takes some significant time. I wonder if we have an volunteers who'd like to head this up and look over incoming requests, evaluate requests, and respond to the people who ask for DVDs. Note that we don't have the ability to send DVDs to anyone and everyone -- we have enough to cover installfests and major events, etc., but we don't provide DVDs for individual requests. Thanks! Zonker -- Joe 'Zonker' Brockmeier <jzb(a)zonker.net> openSUSE Community Manager: http://zonker.opensuse.org Blogs: http://blogs.zdnet.com/community | http://www.dissociatedpress.net Twitter: jzb | Identica: jzb http://identi.ca/group/opensuse/members -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse-marketing+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse-marketing+help(a)opensuse.org

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[opensuse-marketing] IRC Channel changed
by Sascha 'saigkill' Manns 15 Jun '09

15 Jun '09

Hello Mates, i've changed in http://en.opensuse.org/Marketing/Team#Meetings the IRC Channel from #opensuse-project to #opensuse-marketing. -- Sincerely yours Sascha Manns openSUSE Ambassador (ZoneCoordinator Europe, Middle East and Africa) openSUSE Marketing Team openSUSE Build Service openSUSE Features Screening Team Web: http://saschamanns.gulli.to Project-Blog: http://lizards.opensuse.org/author/saigkill Private-Blog: http://saschasbacktrace.blogspot.com

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[opensuse-marketing] Opensuse Half-day@Nicaragua
by Decks 15 Jun '09

15 Jun '09

Greetings Last friday 12, we celebrate in Nicaragua Opensuse Half-day, in this event we have 4 conference: 1-Introduction of Free Software 2-KDE VS GNOME 3-Opensuse as a server 4-How to update your opensuse? in this event we give to people shirts, DVDs, stuffed animals. and also gave promodvds of opensuse 11.1. en este evento rifamos camisetas, dvds, peluches. y tambien regalamos promodvds de opensuse 11.1 The event was great. the group of local opensuse at the National University, was excited and was attended by many people who were interested in opensuse pictures: http://picasaweb.google.com/agusro2310/OpensuseHalfDayUnan?authkey=Gv1sRgCO… -- Decks Agustin Fco. Chavarria Miembro internacional de opensuse Embajador de opensuse en nicaragua tel: 84099002 -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse-marketing+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse-marketing+help(a)opensuse.org

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[opensuse-marketing] ALE Central Meeting 6/18
by Chuck Payne 15 Jun '09

15 Jun '09

Guys, I am going to the Atlanta Linux Enthusiasts this Thursday. I am planning to take a bunch of DVD of 32-Bit, 64-Bit, and PPC DVD's. I am wondering what else I should take with me there. Sorry to ask, but I really want to do the Ambassador Project right. ---------------------------------------- The trouble with being punctual is that nobody's there to appreciate it. -- Franklin P. Jones -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse-marketing+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse-marketing+help(a)opensuse.org

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[opensuse-marketing] Presentation from Buenos Aires
by Pablo Barrera 15 Jun '09

15 Jun '09

Hi All My Name is Pablo Barrera, i was the former founder in Fedora Project Argentina, and now, after a sabatic year, i am starting to participate in OpenSUSE project. My idea is create a OpenSUSE user base in Argentina, and other spanish speaking countries, focus on Ambassador program, helping newcommers and new developers to start to contribute to the project. Even, i have some experience around creating communitys, the most exciting task now, is find myself useful for the project and of course learn new things with all of you. Im here to help, whenever is possible. I want to give special thanx to Everald Canuto from Novell Brazi, people that i met in Latinoware 2008, that help me in motivation and always was kind with me, now i hope to be useful to spread the voice of OpenSUSE. Namaste Pablo Barrera -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse-marketing+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse-marketing+help(a)opensuse.org

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[opensuse-marketing] [OWN] Creating Dummy Page with "ATM no translation present"
by Satoru Matsumoto 15 Jun '09

15 Jun '09

@Translators of openSUSE Weekly News As you might know, OWN translations for some languages are likely to be delayed recently. I know consistent efforts of all the translators and sometimes they are too busy to complete translation by the deadline. However, I think it's not good, if the booked translation pages are just empty. Therefore, I want to ask all translators to make the template for dummy page that indicates "Sorry, this issue isn't available yet in $YOUR_LANG. See this Page for available languages." in your language. You can see the sample here: http://en.opensuse.org/OpenSUSE_Weekly_News/Not_yet_translated_templates If we have the templates, we are able to set dummy pages instead of leaving the booked translation pages just empty, even if the translators are so busy that they can do almost nothing for that week. So, please make the template for your language and add it to the page. Best, -- _/_/ Satoru Matsumoto - openSUSE Member - Japan _/_/ _/_/ Marketing/Weekly News/openFATE Screening Team _/_/ _/_/ mail: helios_reds_at_gmx.net / irc: HeliosReds _/_/ _/_/ http://blog.geeko.jp/author/heliosreds _/_/ -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse-marketing+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse-marketing+help(a)opensuse.org

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[opensuse-marketing] [Weekly News] Issue #76 is ready for translation
by Sascha 'saigkill' Manns 14 Jun '09

14 Jun '09

Hi @all! Issue #76 of the openSUSE Weekly News is ready for translation [0]. You can see/update the status of your language at the "whats ready page" [1]. We collected some FAQ here [2]. After translating, please move your Language in [3] up. [0]: http://en.opensuse.org/OpenSUSE_Weekly_News/76 [1]: http://en.opensuse.org/OpenSUSE_Weekly_News/Translations/Ready [2]: http://en.opensuse.org/OpenSUSE_Weekly_News/FAQ [3] http://en.opensuse.org/OpenSUSE_Weekly_News/76/Translations Have Phun! -- Sincereley yours Sascha Manns openSUSE Marketing Team openSUSE Build Service openSUSE Features Screening Team Web: http://saschamanns.gulli.to Project-Blog: http://lizards.opensuse.org/author/saigkill Private-Blog: http://saschasbacktrace.blogspot.com -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse-marketing+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse-marketing+help(a)opensuse.org

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