July 2015 - openSUSE Project - openSUSE Mailing Lists

[opensuse-project] How we will use the GSoC money
by Vincent Untz 18 Jul '24

18 Jul '24

Hi, (let's see how a public discussion about money goes :-)) The Google Summer of Code brings us great students, but also means that the openSUSE project will get $8000 (if I'm not mistaken) at the end of the summer. That's $500 per student. A while ago, I requested comments on my blog about what to do with the money, but didn't get any feedback. So I take this as "do what you feel is best", and this mail is about the plan. As a reminder, the main issue is that we will likely not have the openSUSE Foundation created in time for this. For instance, Google would like us to get some form filled before the end of June; this is not a mandatory timeline, but I think it shows that we won't be ready with the Foundation for that. The current plan is to give that money to another organization we feel close to, and I have two candidates in mind: - the Software Freedom Conservancy (http://sfconservancy.org/) it's a really nice org that provides a home for various cool projects (see http://sfconservancy.org/members/current/) and those projects help make openSUSE a great project. - the Desktop Summit (https://www.desktopsummit.org/) it's one of the biggest event this year, and this would help us have some more visibility (since we'd be sponsors, I guess). I'm sure they would welcome this to secure their budget. Note that an alternative solution would be to leave the money to Google for a future GSoC or similar program, but I feel it's better to use the money where it can make a difference today. Now, it's not too late to change the plan. If you have a better suggestion, please tell us. There's no need to argue forever about it, just explain why you think it's good. Keep in mind that if we cannot receive the money ourselves, this also means that we cannot use it to buy stuff for openSUSE. Pavol and I will take the final decision since we are the GSoC admins for openSUSE. Thanks, 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] membership policy
by jdd 26 Aug '15

26 Aug '15

Hello, I'm in the way of trying to makes more live the membership process. This mail should have been sent to the "membership_official" list only, but most of his members are probably also on -projet, and this number is not now large enough to have a normal functioning. normally, we should accept or decline a submission if it reach *4* votes in the good direction. Problem is some submissions are pretty old and I think very bad to have people waiting an answer. two kind of people do not give any problem: * ones having no contribution at all and not listing any or asking to make contributions in the future. I think these submission should be declined by the first member of the team that sees them, with a kind message (anyway all the submission results a e-mailed on the m_o list, so anybody knows) * some peoples have a large contribution (like people making the OSC-15 happen) and could be accepted may be with only two positive advices. Should be on this category people who's contribution is confirmed by one of the team, even if it's not too much visible on the net (I think for example Nicolas that held the openSUSE booth during a hole week at RMLL!!) for the people having some plus and some minus, the m_o list is there for discussion. What do you think? thanks jdd -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse-project+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org To contact the owner, email: opensuse-project+owner(a)opensuse.org

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[opensuse-project] Leap 42.1 - consistent naming
by Jay 19 Aug '15

19 Aug '15

Now that the first milestone for Leap 42.1 is imminent (or is it out already?) I'd like to suggest that we no longer use just "42" as a name (not even for download-links) but "Leap 42.1" or "Leap" in order to penetrate the name early and consistently. Otherwise me might end up with two competing names (= confusion). The project-page should be updated accordingly, too. BTW: - Is it "official" now that Leap 42.1 uses the 4.1-LTS-kernel? I've read that somewhere. - And has a decision been made already with respect to support-time: 3 or x years? Greetings! Rainer Fiebig -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse-project+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org To contact the owner, email: opensuse-project+owner(a)opensuse.org

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[opensuse-project] Windows 10: A window of opportunity
by Jay 04 Aug '15

04 Aug '15

As Windows 10 is being launched, details emerge what comes along with it. Just read (1). You will have an opinion on that. But as nightmarish as this may seem, it also opens a huge "Window" of opportunity for openSUSE and OpenSource in general. What came to my mind here is a campaign to make potential users aware of major benefits of openSUSE / OpenSource: - we don't spy on you - we don't sell your privacy - we don't handcuff you Take that as a short sketch. This could be a campaign just for openSUSE - like a banner on openSUSE.org - or one that is conducted by and coordinated between the major distros and perhaps other organizations. Thoughts? Rainer Fiebig (1) https://edri.org/microsofts-new-small-print-how-your-personal-data-abused/ -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse-project+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org To contact the owner, email: opensuse-project+owner(a)opensuse.org

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[opensuse-project] http://mirrors.kernel.org/ and http://distrowatch.com/table.php?distribution=opensuse incorrectly describe openSUSE
by Felix Miata 31 Jul '15

31 Jul '15

1-openSUSE is not OpenSUSE 2-"Novell's "community project" Linux distribution" seems to be an obsolete description, but what description should replace it? 3-How best to see that corrections get made? Looks like maybe webmaster(a)linuxfoundation.org and distro(a)distrowatch.com need to be contacted by a project leader. -- "The wise are known for their understanding, and pleasant words are persuasive." Proverbs 16:21 (New Living Translation) Team OS/2 ** Reg. Linux User #211409 ** a11y rocks! Felix Miata *** http://fm.no-ip.com/ -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse-project+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org To contact the owner, email: opensuse-project+owner(a)opensuse.org

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[opensuse-project] Missing openSUSE Logo / Artwork brand
by Sebastian Siebert 31 Jul '15

31 Jul '15

Hello, I need an openSUSE logo for the sponsorlist of the german KieLux event. [1] Where can I get an openSUSE logo? The download of the logos from the "artwork brand" wiki page is currently down. [2] Specification of the image is: - 180 x 100 px - centered - white background - png file (or svg file) Thanks. [1] <http://www.kieler-linuxtage.de/index.php?seite=sponsoren.html&untermenu=Bes…> [2] <https://en.opensuse.org/openSUSE:Artwork_brand> -- Kind regards, Sebastian - openSUSE Member (Freespacer) Website/Blog: <https://www.sebastian-siebert.de> Important notes on openSUSE Mailing List: <http://en.opensuse.org/openSUSE:Mailing_list_netiquette> -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse-project+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org To contact the owner, email: opensuse-project+owner(a)opensuse.org

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[opensuse-project] suse 6.4
by vdslimited 31 Jul '15

31 Jul '15

Hello, I just got situation i have to run suse 6.4 for my compatible engineer software. i was looking it but i didnt had found the iso file installation, i'll be really appreciate if anyone could get me link or have it upload to my ftp, -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse-project+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org To contact the owner, email: opensuse-project+owner(a)opensuse.org

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[opensuse-project] openSUSE and Gmane
by PatrickD Garvey 30 Jul '15

30 Jul '15

What is the openSUSE policy with regard to Gmane.com? Does openSUSE.org automatically subscribe Gmane.com to a new mailing list? Does openSUSE.org provide archive files for storage on Gmane.com? -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse-project+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org To contact the owner, email: opensuse-project+owner(a)opensuse.org

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[opensuse-project] Leap: Graphic design
by Jay 30 Jul '15

30 Jul '15

In my experience it takes time to develop a good graphic design (here: log-in screen / default wallpaper). So just in case this has not been done already, briefing the designers now would not be wrong. There's enough information available now to give them an idea of what Leap is about. That way they would have enough time to come up with a good draft. And a better one if the first one goes up in flames. ;) Rainer Fiebig -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse-project+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org To contact the owner, email: opensuse-project+owner(a)opensuse.org

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[opensuse-project] Implementing SLED-type graphics for the installer for openSUSE 42.1
by Roman Bysh 28 Jul '15

28 Jul '15

-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA1 Hi everybody, I found the SLED type graphics for the installer quite pleasing in earlier versions of openSUSE. Has anyone considered reintroducing it for openSUSE 42.1? It would look very nice together with some fresh graphics. Cheers! Roman ICQ: 551368250 -----BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE----- Version: GnuPG v2 Comment: Using GnuPG with Thunderbird - http://www.enigmail.net/ iQIcBAEBAgAGBQJVuAaYAAoJEASCaFLNtAnn8TYP/AlD+VxCm71yucpOXfDBHyDJ Q1kOQiSiK6CJN2GTcZASX9crs2+Bu+GZjU/YxoDxWE+RHsn+Gkf5uz/RnuMwqDhW ZkeH62M/pXEt05uaOeprpQT9xzQYRcFNxigGf4t7u5EneYyv/jPdH1sM26YJiPdt tsAhpxH5IBlSP32HvkfWWPhdpqL2aFV76h34OtTyWbMWZW2dImovssD/AjANqGLv B1e9m1++gIljbOxLVOQAviRouYFXv+NieykVbDf9S4NI9HWNjrUNuRwpXw7vTJLY QT66qwlCXvkN08/t5tbYXo8nFORWRexPqJJ22j+hrVi/TAOrXvEba4P0XyRQwmor 3dYQynQfdGT+veV++FsweOIn9iMmMPGD3suHPpWVGgx1iHVzyVzZ/IIy+ytI5CeE m5mHtAPDUGaJxIT5HPYE3xV+rbLCmWZ2U2G+qzOP0Y5BaaC+WoFd4KY2vff/1Rgs 75DYQAOCJRswUGFft+6OPcOxiSBOevlo3JCFh3CI7QPWRZx/upckq+34hoyHFf8t NLIsT1SvFFF4vkxMo0toEcQ/L5nIgrC0JSWORZltVIugfyahjpHF31Jge1OledNh ZI+GYzOyJ/SbzxWsnSGvRHQqFmvhDo/QkOmaLHxwmtKC6QfjqWPmEc/S8BvQGbzK cq0RAzbKd62u3hVMoZj5 =lPpP -----END PGP SIGNATURE----- -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse-project+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org To contact the owner, email: opensuse-project+owner(a)opensuse.org

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