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[opensuse-project] openSUSE 11.4 Release Party (Greek's Edition)
by Kostas Koudaras 14 Mar '11

14 Mar '11

Yesterday we had the openSUSE 11.4 Release Party. We had every reason to celebrate since we have this great distribution that attracted peoples attention from the first day of it's release.The Party was once again awesome. Many beautiful people gathered to Rock 'n' Roll and celebrate the arrival of openSUSE 11.4. Of course The ambassadors and the other members of the community talked to people about the greatness of the openSUSE Project.We had all kind of freebies for the people to take. We had some serious party equipment like balloons and whistles. Of course we also had 11.3 DVD with instructions stickers for upgrade on. Also we burned a few 11.4 and we had stickers, openSUSE cheat-cubes, openSUSE Calendars and various other openSUSE stuff. We proved once again that openSUSE people most of all have fun because openSUSE is more than a more than a product. For more information go to: http://opensuseambassadors.blogspot.com/2011/03/opensuse-114-release-party-… and for Photos from the Release Party go to: https://picasaweb.google.com/warlordfff/OpenSUSE114ReleaseParty# This is just the beginning, we are planning some more parties and presentations in the near future. We can use some feedback in order to become better, so please do not hesitate to comment if you happen to see anything you might not like. Thanks in advance Kostas Koudaras -- http://opensuse.gr http://amb.opensuse.gr http://own.opensuse.gr http://warlordfff.tk me I am not me ------- Time travel is possible, you just need to know the right aliens -- 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] Looking for sponsors.
by Rajko M. 14 Mar '11

14 Mar '11

This is answer to Re: [opensuse-project] How to name our releases? Archive message number 9529. It is new topic, that still has no real need to discuss, but this has to be set properly, just as Nelson stated. On Friday, March 11, 2011 08:59:34 AM Nelson Marques wrote: > When from a marketing point view, instead of paying them royalties for > using their intellectual property, we should be considering doing > some money for promoting their stuff ;) > > I don't think it will ever happen. Everything begun with an idea. With Foundation it will be valid job to look for sponsors, even those that we never considered before. -- Regards, Rajko -- 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] Help support our users
by Bryen M Yunashko 13 Mar '11

13 Mar '11

Now that openSUSE 11.4 is out (and what a great release it is!) we've generated a good amount of buzz. This means many new users and some returning users. As usual, we will see a post-release spike in request for support in our Forums and on IRC. Even if you don't normally do so, won't you consider to please check forums and log in to #opensuse IRC channel over the next few days and offer your assistance and expertise? Let's show the world how friendly and supportive we are welcoming newest users to our beloved openSUSE family. Thanks Bryen M Yunashko -- 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] Test/Doc volunteer needed - Upgrade to 11.4 via yast2 wagon
by Greg Freemyer 12 Mar '11

12 Mar '11

All, I have tested yast2 wagon for upgrading from 11.1 => 11.2 and 11.2 => 11.3 Unfortunately I've been too busy to do so for 11.3 => 11.4 If someone could test that I think it would be great. Also, the wiki page: http://old-en.opensuse.org/Wagon needs to be moved to the new wiki infrastructure assuming yast2 wagon still works. And then finally, the wiki page: http://en.opensuse.org/SDB:System_upgrade#Running_the_Upgrade Should have a reference to the new wagon page. In the old wiki, it was covered via: http://old-en.opensuse.org/Upgrade/Supported#Graphical_tool_2 A volunteer to make all that happen would be great. Thanks 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] Packman repository migration: done
by Matthew Gray 11 Mar '11

11 Mar '11

Dear all, Is the packman problem related to my inability to install the codecs-kde.ymp one-click-install package as shown in the attached image? Kind regards Mat > On 03/11/2011 02:49 AM, Pascal Bleser wrote: >> What happened earlier about the broken repository signature: we >> simply forgot to update the signature after creating the >> metadata (it's a bit more complex, but in essence, it's what >> happened). >> >> This is fixed now, and all mirrors [1] should be up-to-date with >> correct signatures. >> >> Most of you who have been using the Packman repository for some >> time probably remember the hassle that YaST and zypper were >> always complaining about "NOKEY" on the packages. >> The reason was that our packages were signed with a different >> key than the repository metadata. >> Zypper and YaST have a mechanism to import keys when you refresh >> a repository for the first time: it's when it prompts you >> whether you want to accept that key temporarily/always/etc... >> >> The problem for Packman is that it imports the key >> (repodata/repomd.xml.key) that is used to sign the repository >> metadata (repodata/repomd.xml.asc), but it doesn't have any >> mechanism to also import another key that is used to sign the >> RPM files (the signatures are inside the RPM files). >> >> Now we implemented a mechanism to re-sign the packages with the >> same key as the one used for the repository metadata and, hence, >> there won't be any "NOKEY" warnings nor any need to install the >> package "rpmkey-packman" any more. >> >> On a side note, here is the relevant data about that key: >> * it's a 4096 RSA key >> * Key ID: 45A1D0671ABD1AFB >> (shows up as ID "1ABD1AFB" in RPM) >> * Key Name: PackMan Project (signing key) <packman(a)links2linux.de> >> * Key Fingerprint: F8875B880D518B6B8C530D1345A1D0671ABD1AFB >> * Key Created: Mon Sep 20 20:37:32 2010 >> * Key Expires: Fri Sep 19 20:37:11 2014 >> >> Apart from that, Marc Schiffbauer and I finished implementing a >> mechanism to prevent mirrors from pulling files while our OBS >> instance is pushing files into the same tree, which has lead to >> repositories being a bit corrupt/incomplete over the past week. >> >> As already explained, if you're missing a package that used to >> be in the Packman repository but isn't any more, please poke us >> (gently ;)) at packman(a)links2linux.de >> >> [1] http://packman.links2linux.org/MIRRORS.html >> >> cheers > > High congrats for that awesome works, and make openSUSE one of the most > easiest and complete distribution ! > > > -- > > Bruno Friedmann > Ioda-Net SÃ rl www.ioda-net.ch > > openSUSE Member & Ambassador > GPG KEY : D5C9B751C4653227 > irc: tigerfoot > -- > 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] Packman repository migration: done
by Pascal Bleser 11 Mar '11

11 Mar '11

What happened earlier about the broken repository signature: we simply forgot to update the signature after creating the metadata (it's a bit more complex, but in essence, it's what happened). This is fixed now, and all mirrors [1] should be up-to-date with correct signatures. Most of you who have been using the Packman repository for some time probably remember the hassle that YaST and zypper were always complaining about "NOKEY" on the packages. The reason was that our packages were signed with a different key than the repository metadata. Zypper and YaST have a mechanism to import keys when you refresh a repository for the first time: it's when it prompts you whether you want to accept that key temporarily/always/etc... The problem for Packman is that it imports the key (repodata/repomd.xml.key) that is used to sign the repository metadata (repodata/repomd.xml.asc), but it doesn't have any mechanism to also import another key that is used to sign the RPM files (the signatures are inside the RPM files). Now we implemented a mechanism to re-sign the packages with the same key as the one used for the repository metadata and, hence, there won't be any "NOKEY" warnings nor any need to install the package "rpmkey-packman" any more. On a side note, here is the relevant data about that key: * it's a 4096 RSA key * Key ID: 45A1D0671ABD1AFB (shows up as ID "1ABD1AFB" in RPM) * Key Name: PackMan Project (signing key) <packman(a)links2linux.de> * Key Fingerprint: F8875B880D518B6B8C530D1345A1D0671ABD1AFB * Key Created: Mon Sep 20 20:37:32 2010 * Key Expires: Fri Sep 19 20:37:11 2014 Apart from that, Marc Schiffbauer and I finished implementing a mechanism to prevent mirrors from pulling files while our OBS instance is pushing files into the same tree, which has lead to repositories being a bit corrupt/incomplete over the past week. As already explained, if you're missing a package that used to be in the Packman repository but isn't any more, please poke us (gently ;)) at packman(a)links2linux.de [1] http://packman.links2linux.org/MIRRORS.html cheers -- -o) Pascal Bleser /\\ http://opensuse.org -- we haz green _\_v http://fosdem.org -- we haz conf -- 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 & GSoC 2011
by Vincent Untz 11 Mar '11

11 Mar '11

Hey all, We've now applied to have openSUSE participate to GSoC 2011, in case some people were wondering. If we get accepted, students will possibly show up here and I'll ask everybody to be most welcoming :-) Pavol and I are the admins for openSUSE. If other people want to help with the organization (and not just the mentoring side of things), please don't hesitate, we'll be happy to get some help! It's not too late to add ideas for student projects. Just go to: http://en.opensuse.org/openSUSE:GSOC_2011_Ideas And if you need to get more information about openSUSE & GSoC 2011: http://en.opensuse.org/openSUSE:GSOC_2011 Cheers, Vincent -- Les gens heureux ne sont pas pressés. -- 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] Re: [opensuse-announce] openSUSE 11.4 – A New Hallmark For The openSUSE Project
by Les Carter 10 Mar '11

10 Mar '11

Great job! Every openSUSE release is like Christmas come early :) Cheers, L On 3/10/2011 6:10 AM, Henne Vogelsang wrote: > Dear openSUSE Community. Users. Contributors. Fans and friends. The time > has come: openSUSE 11.4 has arrived!. After 8 months of hard work, you > can learn what is new, download it and upgrade! > > We are proud to announce the launch of 11.4 in the openSUSE tradition of > delivering the latest technology while maintaining stability. The 11.4 > release brings significant improvements along with the latest in Free > Software applications. Combined with the appearance of new tools, > projects and services around the release, 11.4 marks a showcase of > growth and vitality for the openSUSE Project! Read on for more details > about this release… > > http://news.opensuse.org/2011/03/10/opensuse-11-4/ > > The openSUSE Project > -- 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] WebYaST User Guide
by Kostas Koudaras 10 Mar '11

10 Mar '11

I was asked by a new formed Linux Magazine to look for some great tools of the openSUSE project so that I can write some articles about them. I thought about OBS and WebYaST. I let someone else from the Greek community to make the OBS article due to his experience with that tool and I start looking for more information about it today and I found the webYaST user guide that was published today!!! I read it and it is a really great guide. Now I am thinking in making a Greek team to translate it so my question is when I will finish the translation where can I publish it? And if its possible to get informed about the changes that might become so that I can upgrade the translated guide. That's it for now Kostas -- http://opensuse.gr http://amb.opensuse.gr http://own.opensuse.gr http://warlordfff.tk me I am not me ------- Time travel is possible, you just need to know the right aliens -- 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] Packman: wrong repomd.xml signature
by Pascal Bleser 10 Mar '11

10 Mar '11

Marc and I worked until really late again to finalize the Packman repository infrastructure, and apparently we still have a (major) bug, as zypper will complain (on a refresh) that the repomd.xml signature does not match. We apparently signed it with the wrong key. Sorry for the hassle, will fix that as soon as possible. cheers -- -o) Pascal Bleser /\\ http://opensuse.org -- we haz green _\_v http://fosdem.org -- we haz conf

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