openSUSE Project September 2019

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[opensuse-project] NNTP gateway to forums.o@o.o

by Knurpht-openSUSE

Hi all, Since the current NNTP gateway by MicoFocus is being shutdown from Wed 19th of June, there will temporarily be none. Meanwhile some of our community members are working on replacing it, announcements about this will follow a.s.a.p. -- Gertjan Lettink a.k.a. Knurpht openSUSE Board Member openSUSE Forums Team -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse-project+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org To contact the owner, email: opensuse-project+owner(a)opensuse.org

1 year

[opensuse-project] Project name and logo discussion

by Stasiek Michalski

Hi, I am myself afraid of this email, because this is about the basis of the community, distributions, plans for foundation etc... Any change in regards to all things outlined here will be controversial and will have huge influence on the future of openSUSE as a whole. Take this very seriously, but also don't take it too seriously because it doesn't change the way community operates, but instead how it ends up being represented. As mentioned in my talk week ago, I would like to change the openSUSE logo to break it off of SUSE branding, however as Richard rightfully pointed out, the suggestion should also mention changing the name of community and distributions, to remove the `SUSE` part of `openSUSE`, on top of a few other issues that are unrelated to foundation talks. [1,2] We do need to tackle this now, considering we are going through vital parts of the talks of the Foundation, and both trademarks are planned to be transferred at some point, but it might be best to start off the foundation with the name and logo that isn't necessarily tied to SUSE brand for easier legal proceedings between SUSE and the project, depending on the community outlook on the ideas. openSUSE logo issues: * older version of SUSE logo, which is similar enough to be confusing, also will require agreement between future openSUSE Foundation and SUSE to use the logo * colour is too bright and light to stand out well on light backgrounds [3] * button variant looks the same as SUSE logo buttons, with the only exception being colour (and SUSE tends to use similar green for buttons they haven't updated in a long time) For current proposals, and to propose more visit: https://github.com/openSUSE/branding/issues/93 openSUSE name issues: * contains `SUSE`, which will require agreement between future openSUSE Foundation and SUSE to use the name (we will need this anyway, because we will support older releases, but at least there would be some exit strategy when everything goes south built into the name of the foundation) * we are endlessly complaining about wrong capitalization (and will for the rest of time), even SUSE has it easier with "only" SuSE, SuSe and Suse [4] * FSF complains about `open`, although that works with openness of the collaboration, more than `free` or `libre` would (not to mention that we do have non-free repos) [5] There has obviously been a lot of suggestions here, from various contributors, stuff like `Viridian Foundation` works quite well for the purposes of the naming, because it references SUSE, while not being directly tied to SUSE name (although it might be too generic and hard to type). More important than the name itself however is to decide if we want to change the logo and/or the name at all, or we want to leave everything as is. If we do decide for a change there we will be able to choose the name and the logo through a vote, I or some other designer will just have to design and fix up logos proposed by the community for the vote (like it was previously done with the YaST mascot/logo, which looked crude before the redesign, but was a great community idea). [6] [1] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nAgkMlCZiP4 [2] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QUZmc4CXzFQ [3] https://contrast-ratio.com/#%2373ba25-on-white [4] https://i.imgur.com/ySr4JAA.png [5] https://www.gnu.org/distros/common-distros.html#openSUSE [6] https://github.com/yast/yast-theme/commit/1cdb9e9c2545ba1604f8bdf88864e9ae9… LCP [Stasiek] https://lcp.world -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse-project+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org To contact the owner, email: opensuse-project+owner(a)opensuse.org

1 year, 4 months

[opensuse-project] 2019-09-03 board meeting minutes

by Christian Boltz

Hello, here are the minutes of the 2019-09-03 board meeting. You can also read them on https://en.opensuse.org/Archive:Board_meeting_2019-09-03 Absent: Gerald (in 4am timezone until early October) == Name voting == Simon will write an introduction letter listing pros and cons. Options will be "keep openSUSE" vs. "change the name", but we won't propose alternative names. If the result is "change", we'll have a second vote for the new name. == Board-internal communication channels == The board is evaluating open source options to replace hangouts and the whatsapp group. == Meetings == Gerald arranged for meetings of the board with people inside SUSE to discuss budget and IT infrastructure topics. Regards, Christian Boltz -- Durr, shouldn't send emails before having my morning coffee. [Steve Beattie in apparmor] -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse-project+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org To contact the owner, email: opensuse-project+owner(a)opensuse.org

1 year, 4 months

[opensuse-project] Election Committee Set to Open Vote on Project Name

by Ish Sookun

Dear members, Following discussions about the “openSUSE Project logo & name change” that started in June on the openSUSE Project mailing list [1], the Election Committee received a request from the Board to conduct a vote whereby openSUSE members can indicate whether they are for or against the project name change. The voting will start on Oct 10 and end on Oct 31, which will provide three weeks for members to vote. The result will be announced on Nov 1. The voting exercise is limited to openSUSE members only. The voting procedure will be similar to the board elections. Members will receive a voting link on their membership email alias, i.e @opensuse.org. Members should verify that their openSUSE email alias is working and redirecting to the correct email address. If you experience troubles with your email alias, please email admin(a)opensuse.org to resolve the issue. Members who wish to change the target address of their email alias can do so by sending the change request to admin(a)opensuse.org. Those who wish to become an openSUSE member they can apply for membership by following the instructions specified on the openSUSE Wiki page [2]. The Election Committee can be reached through election-officials(a)opensuse.org. [1] https://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-project/2019-06/ [2] https://en.opensuse.org/openSUSE:Members Regards, Ish Sookun (from the Election Committee) -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse-project+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org To contact the owner, email: opensuse-project+owner(a)opensuse.org

1 year, 4 months

Re: [opensuse-project] Changing the Chair of the Board

by Thomas Di Giacomo

> After six years on the openSUSE Board and five as its Chairperson, I have decided to step down as Chair of the openSUSE Board effective today, August 19. Richard, thank you so much for everything you've done for the openSUSE project(s), the community, the people (incl. sense of humour and really stretched jokes like well the... brexit one :)), and for SUSE too. You'll be deeply missed in your chair role, even though still involved and contributing from a variety of angles. > Gerald has been a regular source of advice & support during my tenure as Chairperson. In particular, I will always remember my first visit to FOSDEM as openSUSE Chair. Let's see how Gerald will dress up now, for his first live appearance as chair :) Really happy and excited that Gerald has accepted the challenge and together with the board, the community and SUSE folks, looking forward to keeping the good collaboration between openSUSE and SUSE and also to bringing improvements as much as we can. Best, ThomasN��r��y隊Z)z{.��k�7��맲��r��z�^�ˬz��N�(�֜��^� ޭ隊Z)z{.��k�7��0��Ǩ�

1 year, 4 months

[opensuse-project] Survey for shop.o.o.

by ddemaio

Hi all, @openSUSEneeds your input about shop.opensuse.org. We are looking at redoing the store and would like to know your thoughts. Take this short survey to help us determine a directions - https://forms.gle/sjrS9VkNvmJnrSDZ8 v/r Doug -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse-project+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org To contact the owner, email: opensuse-project+owner(a)opensuse.org

1 year, 5 months

[opensuse-project] OpenFest 2019, Sofia, Bulgaria - CfP will close soon

by mitko＠tuionui.com

Dear fellow Geekos, I would like to bring to your attention that the annual opensource event in Bulgaria (OpenFest 2019) is around the corner. More information here: http://www.openfest.org/2019/en/ There is one more week left until the CfP is closed. I am sure that you have something interesting to share. You can apply here: https://cfp.openfest.org/?locale=en Even if you do not want to apply or your application is not accepted, you are free to join us on the 2nd and 3rd of November. We will have a lot of fun! Guaranteed! 😊 * Please note that I am not related in any other way to the event, besides organizing the openSUSE info booth there. Regards, --- Dimitar Zahariev openSUSE Advocate | VMUG Bulgaria Co-Leader T1: +359 899 605 664 / T2: +359 888 181 115 E1: mitko(a)tuionui.com / E2: dimitar(a)zahariev.pro -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse-project+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org To contact the owner, email: opensuse-project+owner(a)opensuse.org

1 year, 5 months

[opensuse-project] Project name change vote

by Ish Sookun

Hi all, We will have a Project name change vote and that process will be carried out using Helios, the same platform that we use to run openSUSE elections. Only openSUSE members are eligible to cast a vote and voting instructions are sent to the @opensuse.org member alias. Therefore, please make sure that your membership alias is forwarding emails to the correct email address. If any change is required to your email address you may contact heroes(a)opensuse.org to help you out. If you have any query regarding your membership status you may reach out to the membership officials through membership-officials(a)opensuse.org. Regards, Ish Sookun -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse-project+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org To contact the owner, email: opensuse-project+owner(a)opensuse.org

1 year, 5 months

[opensuse-project] New members procedure

by Carlos E. R.

Hi, I just learned that the recommended procedure for prospective new members is to write a profile on <https://connect.opensuse.org/> It is described here: <https://en.opensuse.org/openSUSE:Members#Detailed_steps_to_follow> You know that I am one of the two volunteers that watch for spam on the connect platform. I have been told that the platform is insecure, and in fact people remove their profile. I don't know if this claims are true or not, but I ask here for your consideration. For example, the other day a new user appeared, "rose25". Within a day, she made "friends" with possibly everybody on the platform, surely using a script, there is no other way to do thousands of friends. A few corresponded. Subsequently I banned her. Quickly another user appeared, "rose2525", but so far no activity I can can undoubtedly classify as "spam". However, some real users have made friends with her (like Malcolm Lewis, or Stefan Seyfried, but not listed later as such). I am suspicious and undecided. The point: I highly suspect that this "rose25" got the emails and personal data on the profiles of everybody. Thus I ask if would it not be better to modify the procedure for prospective new members to provide their "resume" in some other secure manner. I am a bit worried. I do not want to be blamed for breach of privacy (EU regulations etc) as I am 50% the active admin of that platform, which I barely understand. I do not take responsibility in such an event. -- Cheers / Saludos, Carlos E. R. (from 15.0 x86_64 at Telcontar)

1 year, 5 months

[opensuse-project] Board meeting minutes 2019-08-20

by Knurpht-openSUSE

Absent with notification: Marina Present: Gerald Axel Simon Christian Gertjan Board welcomed Gerald Pfeifer as their new Chair Person, and introduced themselves. Other members informed Gerald about the things that are on the Board's table currently. Gerald shared first observations and thoughts, and infrastructure and budgets as two areas where he'd like to bring SUSE and the Board in closer contact. -- Gertjan Lettink a.k.a. Knurpht openSUSE Board Member openSUSE Forums Team -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse-project+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org To contact the owner, email: opensuse-project+owner(a)opensuse.org

1 year, 5 months

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