December 2010 - openSUSE Project - openSUSE Mailing Lists

Re: [opensuse-project] Tumbleweed zypper test
by Greg Freemyer 05 Jan '11

05 Jan '11

On Fri, Dec 17, 2010 at 12:46 PM, Greg KH <gregkh(a)suse.de> wrote: <snip> > greg k-h > > p.s. tumbleweed is working right now for those who wish to try it out on > an 11.3 based system... It's not working for me. I don't have any issues with other repos === > sudo zypper lr # | Alias | Name | Enabled | Refresh --+-----------------------------+-------------------------------------+---------+-------- 1 | KDE:Release:45 | KDE:Release:45 | Yes | Yes 2 | Main_Repository_(DEBUG) | Main Repository (DEBUG) | Yes | Yes 3 | Packman_Repository_1 | Packman Repository | Yes | Yes 4 | openSUSE-11.3_Contrib | openSUSE-11.3 Contrib | No | Yes 5 | openSUSE_11.3_KDE_Extras_45 | openSUSE_11.3_KDE_Extras_45 | Yes | Yes 6 | openSUSE_Tumbleweed | openSUSE:Tumbleweed (openSUSE_11.3) | Yes | Yes 7 | repo-11.3-non-oss | openSUSE-11.3 Non-OSS | Yes | No 8 | repo-11.3-oss | openSUSE-11.3 OSS | Yes | No 9 | repo-11.3-update | openSUSE-11.3 Updates | Yes | Yes But: > zypper se -s git | grep -w 'git ' v | git | package | 1.7.1-1.14 | x86_64 | openSUSE-11.3 OSS v | git | package | 1.7.1-1.14 | i586 | openSUSE-11.3 OSS i | git | package | 1.7.1-1.11 | x86_64 | (System Packages) doesn't show an available version of git in tumbleweed and I think it is supposed to. Also tumbleweed is repo 6, but when I try to do a dup from it I get nothing. (I've tried this several times before, it has not yet worked) > sudo zypper dup --from 6 root's password: Retrieving repository 'KDE:Release:45' metadata [done] Building repository 'KDE:Release:45' cache [done] Retrieving repository 'Packman Repository' metadata [done] Building repository 'Packman Repository' cache [done] Retrieving repository 'openSUSE_11.3_KDE_Extras_45' metadata [done] Building repository 'openSUSE_11.3_KDE_Extras_45' cache [done] Retrieving repository 'openSUSE-11.3 Updates' metadata [done] Building repository 'openSUSE-11.3 Updates' cache [done] Loading repository data... Reading installed packages... Computing distribution upgrade... Nothing to do. ============== Let me know if I can troubleshoot this some more. Greg -- 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] Doing openSUSE for older people
by Kim Leyendecker 29 Dec '10

29 Dec '10

Am 28.12.2010 17:25, schrieb Obamaramalamadingdong: > 1: a laptop with openSUSE on it -- so that they can see that it's > just as "pointy-clicky" as Windows (and for the more technically > minded -- those who used to be accountants, engineers, etc. and, > those who are/were avid players of historical war (board)games, > show them the command line, and also documentation (the man > command), and the wealth of programming languages available, > The more technically minded people tend to LOVE the fact that > you can actually get the computer to do what they were originally > designed for -- AUTOMATING DULL, REPETITIVE, ERROR-PRONE TASKS. My laptop. > > 2: LIVE DVD (explain that running off the DVD is only a demo > mode that runs slower -- due to the nature of DVDs -- and that > an installation on the hard disk will literally be about 100x > more responsive) A live DVD? That´s easy. I have 4-5 of them here. > > 3: Offer to set up dual-boot capabilities -- that gives them > the EMOTIONAL security of being able to back-out into something > familiar (or to play that game that hasn't been ported yet). my laptop: - openSUSE 11.3 - Windows 7 Home Premium Ok, thank you. I try to give them some information and show how easy is openSUSE. kdl -- Kim Leyendecker (kimleyendecker(a)hotmail.de) openSUSE Ambassador powered by openSUSE 11.3 KDE This mail was composed under Linux 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-project+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse-project+help(a)opensuse.org

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[opensuse-project] Doing openSUSE for older people
by Kim Leyendecker 28 Dec '10

28 Dec '10

Hello folks! I work together with some older people (60-70 years of life) and try to teach them some computer knowledge. I also say often that it will be easier to use a Linux-distro like openSUSE. So I ask myself, how I can say these people that openSUSE is better (easier) for them then Windows. They use Windows 7 and sometimes their are some really big problems they can´t fix by themselves. So they ask me. I think that openSUSE is easier for them because you just need to update your packages and don´t download a new exe-file for keep your system up-to-date. Maybe we can make something (e.g. videos or pdf-files/presentations) for that people that they may use openSUSE and better understand their computers kind regards and a happy new year kdl -- Kim Leyendecker (kimleyendecker(a)hotmail.de) openSUSE Ambassador powered by openSUSE 11.3 KDE This mail was composed under Linux 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-project+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse-project+help(a)opensuse.org

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[opensuse-project] Increasing openFATE visibility amongst users through social media
by Nelson Marques 27 Dec '10

27 Dec '10

Hi all, Very straight and objective: https://features.opensuse.org/311019 Hope to gather people's support on this one as it's far to important to be forgotten and not implemented. Nelson. -- nelson marques nmo.marques(a)gmail.com -- 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] Reminder: openSUSE Board elections coming up
by Thomas Schmidt 27 Dec '10

27 Dec '10

This is a reminder regarding the openSUSE Board elections[1]: If you want to candidate for a board position, you still can announce that until January 4th, 2011. Please contact election-officials(a)opensuse.org if you have any questions. The board[2] has 2 seats to get elected in january. This is your chance to play a key role in the openSUSE project and help pushing it forward. All openSUSE members are eligible to vote. So if you are a openSUSE contributor but have not yet applied for membership, do so now! [3] The next steps in the election are: January 4th, 2011 * Notification of intent to run, and application for an openSUSE membership close (end of phase 0). January 5th, 2011 (Phase 1) * Start of 1 week campaign for the candidates before the ballots open (campaign might be done until ballots close). January 12th, 2011 (Phase 2) * Ballots open January 26th, 2011 * Ballots close (end of phase 2) * Announcement of the results Greetings [1] http://en.opensuse.org/openSUSE:Board_election_2010 [2] http://en.opensuse.org/openSUSE:Board [3] http://en.opensuse.org/Members -- Thomas Schmidt (tom [at] opensuse.org) openSUSE Boosters Team "Don't Panic", Douglas Adams (1952 - 11.05.2001) -- 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] Time to decide: 11.4 or 12.0?
by Stephan Kulow 25 Dec '10

25 Dec '10

Hi, When the roadmap was discussed, I said we would decide on the version number when we have a clearer picture about what would make up the new version. So as Milestone5 is on the mirrors and I'm myself preparing for christmas holidays, I wonder: what's your oppinion on the version number? I myself prefer 11.4, but I have no strong objection against 12.0 if this is what the majority wants. Please read the original thread from the beginning to the end before you see yourself repeating arguments: http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-project/2010-07/msg00244.html Greetings, Stephan -- 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] Merry Christmas / Feliz Natal
by Raul 24 Dec '10

24 Dec '10

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tgtnNc1Zplc o/ -- Raul Libório http://rauhmaru.blogspot.com/ rauhmarutsªhotmailºcom openSUSE Member | Linux User #4444581 "There are only 10 types of people in the world - Those who understand binary, and those who don't." -- 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] New Projects article
by Jos Poortvliet 22 Dec '10

22 Dec '10

Hi all, A while ago Izabel and myself started an article on a few new initiatives in openSUSE. We recently moved it over to Etherpad so others could get involved - and get involved they did. Helen and Yaloki already offered help and review so I think this part will work out. However, besides the three projects mentioned (Evergreen, Tumbleweed and the new Virtualization:Cloud repository) I bet there is more going on lately :D Hints are welcome, especially if they come with a small writeup! Find the current article here: http://ietherpad.com/HV5NED2pP6 Thanks all, Jos

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[opensuse-project] FYI: I intent to run for the next openSUSE Board
by Henne Vogelsang 22 Dec '10

22 Dec '10

Hey Peepz, just to let you and the election officials know I want to run for the openSUSE Board again. Since the conference after the last we started to transform the Board from a group of people who had no real idea what they are supposed to do (only what they are not supposed to do) into an entity of democratic elected representatives of our Members that tries to tackle the important project wide challenges. We took a stand for the independence of this project with the first steps towards a Foundation, we pushed to clarify the direction we are heading to with getting the Strategy rolling and we took care of the growth of the openSUSE projects by accelerating the Membership process. I'm proud of what we achieved but I also think that we are far from done. I'm especially concerned about the topic of the Foundation because I don't see too many people invested yet. We need to make sure that the Foundation is set up so that all the people who are willing AND able to carry it into the future are engaged from the beginning and understand that the openSUSE Foundation is theirs to run and to enjoy. Other than that I want to make sure that we continue the path we are on and act as a council of democratic elected representatives that don't dictate but facilitate because I think this is one of the greatest achievements of the openSUSE Project. Leadership without powerplay. And of course, you know me, I also want to continue to make sure that the openSUSE Board work produces tangible results :) So please accept my candidacy and vote for me and I promise I will continue to push this project forward. Henne -- Henne Vogelsang, openSUSE. Everybody has a plan, until they get hit. - Mike Tyson -- 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] openSUSE Board election
by Greg Freemyer 22 Dec '10

22 Dec '10

All, I'm very happy to see the excellent set of announced candidates for the board this early in the process. It won't be easy deciding who to vote for! That's great news and shows a vibrant community. see http://en.opensuse.org/openSUSE:Board_election_2010#Candidates One thing not clear to me is what the company affiliations are. (I gather Sebas is with openSLX). Can the wiki be updated with that info for each candidate? Specifically I believe Henne is Novell, but I don't know for sure. Also, I would like to see incumbents even more clearly identified. I see Henne is identified as a board member, but I'm used to (I) following the name of incumbents in US elections. Maybe (Incumbent) would be better for an international election like this. Finally, I'm curious if Pascal is also running for a second term, but I guess he has a couple weeks to announce. fyi: I ask the company affiliation because of the comment on the wiki: == With the existing company affiliations in the board (Pavol - Novell, Bryen - none, Rupert - openSLX) the restraint is that at most one of the additional elected persons can be affiliated with Novell and one with openSLX. == Thanks Greg -- Greg Freemyer Head of EDD Tape Extraction and Processing team Litigation Triage Solutions Specialist http://www.linkedin.com/in/gregfreemyer CNN/TruTV Aired Forensic Imaging Demo - http://insession.blogs.cnn.com/2010/03/23/how-computer-evidence-gets-retrie… The Norcross Group The Intersection of Evidence & Technology http://www.norcrossgroup.com -- 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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