December 2021 - 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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[Notice] - openSUSE Regular Board election 2021
by Ariez Vachha - openSUSE 01 Nov '22

01 Nov '22

Dear openSUSE members, openSUSE Board Election 2021 [1] It's time to elect new Board members to fill empty seats on the openSUSE Board. There are two seats for election in accordance per our normal election cycle. This is a regular election as defined in our Election Rules [2] ## Phase 0 01 November 2021 - Announcement of the Board Election 2021 - Call for Nominations and Applications for Board candidacy - Membership drive 22 November 2020 - Nominations and Applications for Board candidacy close ## Phase 1 22 November 2021 - Announcement of the final list of candidates - Campaign begins - Membership drive continues, opportunity to apply for openSUSE Membership, but members will only be eligible to vote and not run as a candidate ## Phase 2 13 December 2021 - Ballots open: Please cast your vote during this time - Campaign continues 30 December 2021 - Ballots close 31 December 2021 - Announcement of results To stand for a position in the openSUSE Board please send an email to: * project(a)lists.opensuse.org and * election-officials(a)lists.opensuse.org If a member would like to nominate another member, please inform the Election Committee and the officials will contact the nominee to ask whether they would like to run as a Board candidate. Only openSUSE members are eligible to run for openSUSE Board openings in accordance with the Eligibility and Validity section of our Election Rules [2]. The Election Committee [3] are hereby calling for Nominations & Applications for the openSUSE Board. [1] https://en.opensuse.org/openSUSE:Board_election [2] https://en.opensuse.org/openSUSE:Board_election_rules [3] Members: Ish Sookun, Edwin Zakaria and Ariez Vachha. -- Regards, The Election Committee election-officials(a)lists.opensuse.org

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GitHub organization migration request: obs-service-erlang_changes
by Matwey V. Kornilov 09 Feb '22

09 Feb '22

Hello, I would like to migrate my following project https://github.com/matwey/obs-service-erlang_changes to the opensuse github organization. The project is an OBS service that is used to package new Erlang versions. It is also packaged: https://build.opensuse.org/package/show/openSUSE:Tools/obs-service-erlang_c… -- With best regards, Matwey V. Kornilov

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Questions for Board candidates
by Vojtěch Zeisek 10 Jan '22

10 Jan '22

Hi, we now have the campaign period for the Board election [1], so let's start some discussion. :-) I really liked both platforms, which doesn't make decision easier, but let's see... First usual question for everyone: if You are appointed as Board member, which new options does it open for You? I mean, You both are valuable contributors, You have been working like that for notable time already, and You can keep doing so even if You are not elected into the Board. So what new can You do in Board? What would You like to do, what is impossible without Board? How can Board move You forward? Maurizio, if I read Your platform [2] correctly, I see impressive contribution and experience, but I fail to find something like "election programme", i.e. Your plans for Your time in Board, what You wish to achieve, etc. Am I reading election profile, or "just" user profile...? Side comment, when we have election for academic senate of our faculty, plenty of candidates more or less just list their scientific work, basically CV, but don't elaborate, how they would act like "politicians" in the senate. I then think if I can decide only about level of expertise, or also how they are capable to cooperate, organize, find consensus and move the institution forward. So, Maurizio, if You could be more explicit in this way, it'd be great. Of course, people can vote for You based on Your great expertize, but given the Board's purpose, I'd rather expect people to emphasize their organizational, communication, mediating and other skills. And, of course, how they would like to move openSUSE forward. What is Your aim in Board? What is Your reason to candidate? Adathor, I found Your Motivation section [4] very interesting. The described issues indeed let a lot of bad blood behind... Despite You described various issues rather in indications, I wonder what do You propose as solution? I know it can't be easy, neither short process, but I suppose You have some steps or at least ideas in mind how to improve the situation. Could You be more concrete here? I ask because nice words about respect can stay just... nice words without any practical impact. Also, do You think the way how Board works, what is its purpose [3], etc. should/could/might be worth to discuss and possibly change? Similarly for overall governance of the project, direction where it is going to, etc. Going back to beginning, the "docracy" works in many aspects, but we also saw some examples, when it led to unpleasant conflicts... Thank You both in advance. :-) Sincerely, V. [1] <https://lists.opensuse.org/archives/list/project@lists.opensuse.org/ message/PEZNMKDNXZBJRVNS66RZDHOB5UMM67TA/> [2] <https://en.opensuse.org/User:Mauriziogalli> [3] <https://en.opensuse.org/openSUSE:Board> [4] <https://en.opensuse.org/openSUSE:Board_election_2021_platform_adathor> -- Vojtěch Zeisek https://trapa.cz/ Komunita openSUSE GNU/Linuxu Community of the openSUSE GNU/Linux https://www.opensuse.org/

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openSUSE Board Election 2021 Results
by Ariez Vachha - openSUSE 04 Jan '22

04 Jan '22

Fellow openSUSE Members, The results of the 2021 openSUSE Board Election are in. Total eligible voters: 542 Voters who cast ballots: 147 (including abstainers) Vote Count detail by candidate: Attila Pinter 122 for = 83%, 22 against, and 3 abstentions Maurizio Galli 120 for = 82%, 21 against, and 6 abstentions The newly elected Board members are: 1. Attila Pinter 2. Maurizio Galli On behalf of the election officials, A huge thank you to the candidates for stepping up for election and congratulations to our new board members! Wishing all "Geekos" a very Happy New Year and fruitful and successful 2022! -- Ariez Vachha ajv(a)opensuse.org

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Regular Community Meeting Week 51
by ddemaio 21 Dec '21

21 Dec '21

Hi all, We will have Regular Community Meeting tomorrow at at 14:30 UTC. View the meeting notes at https://etherpad.opensuse.org/p/weeklymeeting The meetings will take place on https://meet.opensuse.org/meeting v/r Doug

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Reminder meeting : openSUSE Board meeting next Monday (13:00 Europe/Berlin)
by openSUSE Meeting Reminder 18 Dec '21

18 Dec '21

Hello all, The biweekly board conf call will be held in two days at 13:00 Europe/Berlin Meeting will be in the regular Board Meeting Room https://meet.opensuse.org/OSBoard Current Topics: https://code.opensuse.org/board/tickets/issues?status=Open&tags=meeting Board Members: If you cannot participate, please advise by replying to this mail.

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Regular Community Meeting Week 50
by ddemaio 17 Dec '21

17 Dec '21

Hi all, We will have Regular Community Meeting today at at 14:30 UTC. There will be a second meeting on Thursday at 19:00 UTC. We can continue with the topic and look at were to add the recommended videos sent on the mailing list from week 49. View the meeting notes at https://etherpad.opensuse.org/p/weeklymeeting The meetings will take place on https://meet.opensuse.org/meeting v/r Doug

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[Notice] - openSUSE Regular Board election 2021 - Start of phase 2
by Ariez Vachha - openSUSE 13 Dec '21

13 Dec '21

Dear openSUSE members, openSUSE Board Election 2021 [1] We have now started Phase 2 of our election, the voting phase, all members should have received their ballot emails by now. *Please vote now!* If you have not received a ballot email *and you are a member* then please first check your SPAM folder before contacting the election committee [3] on election-officials(a)lists.opensuse.org. According to our rules [2] each candidate must get at least get 50% yes votes in order to be elected. ## Phase 0 01 November 2021 - Announcement of the Board Election 2021 - Call for Nominations and Applications for Board candidacy - Membership drive 22 November 2020 - Nominations and Applications for Board candidacy close ## Phase 1 22 November 2021 - Announcement of the final list of candidates - Campaign begins - Membership drive continues, opportunity to apply for openSUSE Membership, but members will only be eligible to vote and not run as a candidate ## Phase 2 13 December 2021 - Ballots open: Please cast your vote during this time - Campaign continues 30 December 2021 - Ballots close 31 December 2021 - Announcement of results [1] https://en.opensuse.org/openSUSE:Board_election [2] https://en.opensuse.org/openSUSE:Board_election_rules [3] Members: Ish Sookun, Edwin Zakaria and Ariez Vachha. -- Regards, The Election Committee election-officials(a)lists.opensuse.org

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Regular Community Meeting Week 49
by ddemaio 10 Dec '21

10 Dec '21

Hi all, We will have Regular Community Meeting today at at 14:30 UTC. There will be a second meeting on Thursday at 19:00 UTC. We can go over some of the topics we came up with from last Thursday's meeting and start making a template. The meeting template for the notes are available at https://etherpad.opensuse.org/p/weeklymeeting The meetings will take place on https://meet.opensuse.org/meeting v/r Doug

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