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[opensuse-project] (Fwd) Call for talks for the FOSDEM 2011 distributions miniconference
by Henne Vogelsang 08 Nov '10

08 Nov '10

Hey, please note this CfP for the FOSDEM cross-distribution miniconference! This is the perfect place to push cross-distro initiatives. Henne -------- Original Message -------- Subject: [Dist2011] Call for talks for the FOSDEM 2011 distributions miniconference Date: Wed, 3 Nov 2010 16:03:50 +0100 From: Wouter Verhelst <wouter(a)debian.org> Organization: The Debian Project, http://www.debian.org/ To: dist2011(a)lists.fosdem.org, fosdem(a)lists.fosdem.org Hi, [a somewhat informal call for talks has preceded this one; this CfT does not change anything that was said there, but does add some information] This is the official call for talks for the FOSDEM 2011 distribution miniconference. Talks for this miniconference should have a subject matter that is relevant for distribution developers; for example, they could be about methods for packaging software, the organization and workflow of distributions, configuration management systems as relevant to distribution maintainers, etc. An affiliation with a specific distribution is not a requirement for a speaker. As was the case last year, during the coming edition the cross-distribution developer's room will have two rooms for two days. Interested speakers should send a proposal to the dist2011(a)lists.fosdem.org mailinglist. A proposal must include: - The title of the talk, - A short abstract, - The name of the speaker, - A short bio of the speaker And this no later than january 1st, 2011. Note that a paper is not a requirement. If there are more proposals than available time slots, talks will be alotted after discussion among representatives of the various distributions on the dist2011 mailinglist. Distributions are kindly invited to forward this call for talks to their relevant mailinglists. Additionally, we would welcome if distributions who will participate in the miniconference will let their intentions known on the mailinglist, so we can announce that at the proper time. Regards, -- The biometric identification system at the gates of the CIA headquarters works because there's a guard with a large gun making sure no one is trying to fool the system. http://www.schneier.com/blog/archives/2009/01/biometrics.html _______________________________________________ Dist2011 mailing list Dist2011(a)lists.fosdem.org http://lists.fosdem.org/mailman/listinfo/dist2011 -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse-project+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse-project+help(a)opensuse.org

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Re: [opensuse-project] What's the latest on the strategy discussion?
by Richard Creighton 08 Nov '10

08 Nov '10

On 2010-11-05 Jos offered the following: > On 2010-11-05 Per wrote: > > I guess Joos > > one jos, two joos? ;-) > > > is kinda running it now, but are we getting closer to > > getting it finalized? > > The Fedora Project's mission is to lead the advancement of free and open > source software and content as a collaborative community. > > I think I like their mission and it's also pretty correct - so we > brainstormed on what would fit openSUSE. Suggestions are very welcome, we > currently have: > > The openSUSE project's mission is to unlock the posibilities of computers > to users around the globe using the power and flexibility of Linux. > > but it's far from perfect. Somehow it should mention we focus on > flexibility and power ("make things as simple as possible but no > simpler"), it should be ambitious (eg worldwide blabla), focussed on > end-users etc - the requirements are clear as they come from the rest of > the strategy discusion. But now, how to phrase it in one sentence? > > /me bangs his head against the wall again How about The openSUSE project's mission is to unlock the possibilities of computers to all users around the globe using the power and flexibility of Linux and other Community driven and supported Open Source Software. Richard -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse-project+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse-project+help(a)opensuse.org

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[opensuse-project] Strategy sucks
by Andreas Jaeger 07 Nov '10

07 Nov '10

Hi all, Over the last weeks there has been a lot of disussion, both internally and externally, about the strategies which have been proposed. However, we also missed a lot of voices from our community. We take responsibility for leaving many of you behind by focusing on a very corporate-management solution to the initial question which prompted this process. A question we think still is relevant: The identity of openSUSE both as a Community and as a Project. Initially our goal was to answer: “Who is openSUSE and what does it (want to) do?” prompted by the discussion about the default desktop at the openSUSE conference last year. In five years the openSUSE project has evolved from a fully company-driven project to a communty project where everybody can contribute. This has brought uncertainty and a lack of direction. The current lack of a clear ‘story behind it all’ is hampering our ability to establish a common identity and sense of security. From a marketing point of view, it becomes an uphill battle… Throughout the process, we consulted some people and the discussion about a strategy started with the goal to solve this issue. However, many feel that ‘strategy’ and the approach to find one is not fitting our community. We lost most of you in the second paragraph of the strategy pages on the wiki – too much talk. We would like to go back to the start and focus on describing who we are, as a community, instead of finding new ways to go. The input you all have given us by mail, forums, IRC and in person was valuable and we will use that. So that is what we will do: * Highlight the story behind openSUSE * Identify what users we target and illustrate what we offer to them, * Connect it with the issues that matter most to our community And then we will document this story, image, direction, strategy – or however your call it ;) . From you all – we will continue to seek your input on it once we post it. By mail, forum, IRC or in person – again. Without your help it won’t be much, so please think about that! Greetings, Your strategy team P.S. Also posted at http://news.opensuse.org/2010/09/03/strategy-sucks/ -- Andreas Jaeger, Program Manager openSUSE, aj(a){novell.com,opensuse.org} Twitter: jaegerandi | Identica: jaegerandi SUSE LINUX Products GmbH, GF: Markus Rex, HRB 16746 (AG Nürnberg) Maxfeldstr. 5, 90409 Nürnberg, Germany GPG fingerprint = 93A3 365E CE47 B889 DF7F FED1 389A 563C C272 A126 -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse-project+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse-project+help(a)opensuse.org

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[opensuse-project] Gramps
by Jürgen Heiler 04 Nov '10

04 Nov '10

Hi, is anybody working on packages for the 3.2.4 version of Gramps? It would be very nice. Kind regards Jürgen -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse-project+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse-project+help(a)opensuse.org

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[opensuse-project] Chemnitzer Linux-Tage
by Jos Poortvliet 02 Nov '10

02 Nov '10

Hey all, About a week after our 11.4 release there will be the Chemnitzer Linux-Tage. Seems like a good place to have a Launch Party and create some buzz around the 11.4 release. Gnokii has promised to organize a welcome party on friday if enough people come. At the confernece (second largest in Germany, after LinuxTag Berlin) there will be a special Linux Beginners track and there is plenty of room for other openSUSE talks and workshops as well. So who can go and talk on OBS, SUSE Studio, Kiwi and our other awesome technologies? Maybe do a OBS packaging workshop aimed at software developers who want to get their software out to users on many distro's? Do a SUSE Studio workshop for admins who need their own powerful resque Live USB? Of course there will be a booth as well - there is a local Chemnitz team taking care of that so there is a spot to hang around ;-) So anyone who has no release party planned in North-East Germany/Czech/Polland yet, book a trip to Chemnitz ;-) Cheers, Jos

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[opensuse-project] SCALE CFP now open.
by Bryen M. Yunashko 01 Nov '10

01 Nov '10

Folks, SCALE (Southern California Linux Expo) Call for Papers is now open until December 13, 2010. SCALE will be in Los Angeles February 25-27, 2011. I would encourage anyone interested in giving talks about openSUSE to submit their papers to this event. There's lots to talk about openSUSE, so don't be shy! Here's the link. http://www.socallinuxexpo.org/scale9x/blog/scale-9x-call-papers Also of interesting notice is that SCALE will offer tutorial sessions as well. A suggestion for any OBS experts out there, perhaps we can organize a tutorial session showing how to use OBS to package for different distros, and not just openSUSE? At some point in the coming months, we'll also see about setting up an openSUSE booth and will welcome volunteers to support the booth. Thanks, Bryen M Yunashko openSUSE Board Member openSUSE Marketing Team lead -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse-project+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse-project+help(a)opensuse.org

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