January 2024 - 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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Ask your openSUSE Board candidates questions
by ddemaio 17 Jun '24

17 Jun '24

Hi all, Per a conversation some of us had at the community meeting last Thursday, we wanted to get discussions for the project started regarding this year's openSUSE Board elections. We listed a few questions in the minutes at https://etherpad.opensuse.org/p/weeklymeeting20221103 You can find some of those questions in the 1103 meeting minutes between lines 48 and line 54. Please ask your questions (Ask us Anything) in this thread so we can keep the conversations focused and centralized for all the candidates and members who want to ask questions of the candidates. All the candidates are in cc and you can find their profiles at the board election wiki. https://en.opensuse.org/openSUSE:Board_election v/r Doug

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Status of openSUSE Logo
by ddemaio openSUSE 29 Jan '24

29 Jan '24

Hi all, It has come to my attention that an email I sent last month about this topic might have been overlooked. Bottom like, there is a two-step process. Step 1 involves assessing contest results and the path forward, engaging with SUSE for brand considerations, presenting a branding strategy, and organizing community voting for choosing between the old and new logos. Step 2 focuses on collaboration with stakeholders, aligning logo ownership with SUSE, and the trademarking and implementation of the chosen logo. This process emphasizes community involvement and strategic alignment with the project's goals. We can expect a proposal for the logos based on the information and lessons we learned during the logo contest. Hopefully the timeline will center closer to the openSUSE Conference. Bottom like, there is a two-step process. Step 1 involves assessing contest results and the path forward, engaging with SUSE for brand considerations, presenting a branding strategy, and organizing community voting for choosing between the old and new logos. Step 2 focuses on collaboration with stakeholders, aligning logo ownership with SUSE, and the trademarking and implementation of the chosen logo. This process emphasizes community involvement and strategic alignment with the project's goals. Here is the posted: https://lists.opensuse.org/archives/list/project@lists.opensuse.org/thread/… Here is what I wrote: I want to bring your attention to the following blog post about the logos contest and the discussions we had during the community meeting regarding the topic. We figured out a pathway forward, but the timeline isn't fully set as there are topics already submitted for the openSUSE Conference, which you can submit a talk proposal at https://events.opensuse.org/. I've already submitted one. The title "Brand Therapy - Getting Emotions Off My Chest". v/r Doug Link to article - https://news.opensuse.org/2023/12/15/insights-from-the-os-logo-contest/ The past few weeks have been an exciting time for the openSUSE Project as discussions about the visual identity of the project offers a glimpse into people’s various views about the project and its brand identity. The recent conclusion of the openSUSE logos contest has sparked extensive discussions among both members actively engaged in the openSUSE Project and those participating in it. Our logo contest has provided us with a wealth of creative input and diverse perspectives that lay a strong foundation for deliberations on the future direction for the project. The contest provided a voice for the many who aren’t as vocal as some about selecting a new logo. While there were some who were vocal on various platforms, the contest gave openSUSE Project members an opportunity to gauge how the broader community perceives the project. The submissions and voting outcomes offered a glimpse into the collective vision of open-source enthusiasts who may not be directly involved in the project but are crucial stakeholders nonetheless. As efforts move forward with the outcome of this, inclusivity and community involvement remain at the core of the decision-making process. During the community meeting this week where the results were discussed, participants expressed the view that members of the openSUSE Project have an opportunity to participate in the selection of our new logo, and that SUSE, which holds the trademark to the openSUSE logo, be involved with the process for selecting a branding decision with regard to the results. After all, this decision impacts the collective identity. To facilitate this, there is a plan to organize a vote between the current logo and the proposed new design, allowing our community to have a say in this important decision. Furthermore, members of the project are collaborating with SUSE on the implications of the branding initiatives and some have expressed the desire for SUSE’s input to ensure there is an aligned vision for the future of openSUSE. A two-step approach to spearhead the discussions and decision-making processes with key stakeholders is crucial in driving a plan of action forward and implementing any changes to our branding strategy. Outlined below are the proposed steps that will guide the project through this journey: Step 1: Evaluation of Contest Results (completed) Assessing the Path Forward (completed) Engaging with SUSE for Brand Consideration & Assessing Contributions Presentation of Branding Strategy Community Voting Engagement Organizing a voting process for openSUSE Project members to choose between the Old and New Logo Step 2: Collaboration with Stakeholders Aligning Logo Ownership with SUSE Trademarking and Implementation The aim is to ensure transparency, inclusivity, and alignment with the collective goals of the openSUSE Project throughout this process. For a detailed review of the survey results from the logo contest, visit our Logo Contest page. People interested in becoming a member of openSUSE should visit our wiki on How to become a member. Thank you for your continued support and enthusiasm. A big thank you to all the people who submitted a design and those who voted. Winners of the contests have been contacted about winning and will be shipped a Geeko Mystery Box. The winners of the openSUSE logo contest across various categories are as follows: openSUSE: AO01 Tumbleweed: Three-way tie AO31, AO05, and AO11 Leap: AO01 Slowroll: AO03 Kalpa: AO03 v/r Doug

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Community Meeting: Week 5
by ddemaio openSUSE 29 Jan '24

29 Jan '24

Hi all, You can find information about openSUSE meetings at https://calendar.opensuse.org. We community meeting tomorrow (Tuesday) at 14:30 UTC (60 minutes). I will not be at Thursday's community Meeting 2, which is scheduled for 20:00 UTC. GNU Health has offered to share its booth with openSUSE this weekend at FOSDEM. You will find us in Building K on Saturday and in the distribution devroom on Sunday. Find all meeting notes at https://etherpad.opensuse.org/p/weeklymeeting v/r Doug

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Reminder meeting : openSUSE Board meeting next Monday (13:00 Europe/Berlin)
by openSUSE Meeting Reminder 27 Jan '24

27 Jan '24

Hello all, The biweekly board conf call will be held in two days at 13:00 Europe/Berlin time (CET = UTC+1) 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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Community Meeting: Week 4
by ddemaio openSUSE 22 Jan '24

22 Jan '24

Hi all, You can find information about openSUSE meetings at https://calendar.opensuse.org. As a reminder, after our community meeting tomorrow (Tuesday) at 14:30 UTC (60 minutes). The Creative Freedom Summit also https://creativefreedomsummit.com tomorrow, so consider joining that if you are interested design. Community Meeting 2 is scheduled for Thursdays at 20:00 UTC. Find all meeting notes at https://etherpad.opensuse.org/p/weeklymeeting v/r Doug

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Desktop Environments
by Felix Miata 22 Jan '24

22 Jan '24

None are /listed/ on https://www.opensuse.org/ https://www.opensuse.org/ has obscurely included some in a large randomized collection of "Popular Portals", whatever "portal" means (to anyone not already familiar with openSUSE). No list appears on <https://en.opensuse.org/Installation> or <https://doc.opensuse.org/documentation/leap/startup/html/book-startup/art-o…>. The reason this came up is I was looking at the history of LXDE/LXQt on Wikipedia, and noted "citation needed" on https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LXQt in the adoption section. I spent over half an hour trying to find a suitable reference. Other than that portal list and page, and the component list on a new bug report page (seems lacking for the purpose), I found nothing like what I was looking for, a list of DEs available for installation, something I would expect most fishing for a new distro to want to see. It seems like the only way to find out what DEs are supported would be to start installation, and stumble into the obscurely located and identified detailed package selection. I thought about adding a list to the second section on https://en.opensuse.org/Main_Page, but where would /I/ get one from? If one of the goals of the project is to attract new users and talent, this surely must be one of its inhibitors. Some possibilities from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Desktop_environment: Budgie Cinnamon Deepin Enlightenment Gnome KDE/Plasma LXDE LXQt Mate XFCE Should WMs be included? Without opening the installer, where else to look? -- Evolution as taught in public schools is, like religion, based on faith, not based on science. Team OS/2 ** Reg. Linux User #211409 ** a11y rocks! Felix Miata

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openSUSE Board minutes 2024-01-15
by Douglas DeMaio 19 Jan '24

19 Jan '24

= Board Meeting Monday 2024-01-15 13:00 CET = * Present: Doug, Mau, Gerald, Patrick * Excused: Gertjan, Neal * Minutes by: Doug * Guests: bittin(Luna Jernberg), MarcelR (luriv), Georg = Minutes = == Membership == (Standing Topic) A few membership applications have not been approved. Discussed the current status == Board Election == Info about the openSUSE Regular Board Election 2023 (https://en.opensuse.org/openSUSE:Board_election) --- Deadline for voting today 15th Jan - Announce results 16th Jan and decide a date/meeting for handover == Hand over meeting next meeting? == == oSC25 Call for Hosts == Be clear about criteria * New attendees *Accessibility *Able to attend community meetings and provide updates should they be selected *Total cost to run *Aim to be successful as other oSC's for gaining new members *Create a list of technical universities to share as areas of interest * Patrick talked about a bidding process https://wiki.debian.org/DebConf/25/Bids/ - and Luna suggested bidding process via Wiki pages on the openSUSE Wiki with voting in the end * in America instead of Europe maybe * Thank you to Mau and Patrick for serving on the openSUSE Board == Handover == Will determine once new board members are selected

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openSUSE Board Election 2023 Result
by ish＠sysadmin-journal.com 16 Jan '24

16 Jan '24

Dear openSUSE members, The openSUSE Board Election is now closed. 199 out of 552 eligible members have cast their vote in this election. The election result is as follows: Simon Lees 133 Patrick Fitzgerald 129 Shawn W Dunn 74 Joed Lopez 24 We thank all candidates who stepped up and all members who cast their votes in this election. Let’s congratulate Simon and Patrick for being elected as openSUSE Board Members. Regards, Ish Sookun // On behalf of the Election Committee (EC) // EC members: Ariez Vachcha, Edwin Zakaria and Ish Sookun

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RE: openSUSE Board Election 2023 Result
by Patrick Fitzgerald 16 Jan '24

16 Jan '24

All, I echo Simon's message. Thanks to everyone who voted - no matter who it was for - the more the better. And thanks Shawn and Joed for standing for election. Thanks again. Best - Patrick -- -------------------------------- Patrick Fitzgerald All Support queries to: isupport(a)i-layer.com <mailto:isupport@i-layer.com> -----Original message----- From: Simon Lees <sflees(a)suse.de> Sent: Tuesday 16th January 2024 12:31 To: project(a)lists.opensuse.org Subject: Re: openSUSE Board Election 2023 Result Hi All, On 1/16/24 20:44, ish(a)sysadmin-journal.com wrote: > Dear openSUSE members, > > The openSUSE Board Election is now closed. > > 199 out of 552 eligible members have cast their vote in this election. > > The election result is as follows: > > Simon Lees 133 > Patrick Fitzgerald 129 > Shawn W Dunn 74 > Joed Lopez 24 > > We thank all candidates who stepped up and all members who cast their votes in this election. > > Let’s congratulate Simon and Patrick for being elected as openSUSE Board Members. Thankyou to the community for once again for giving me the privilege of serving on the board, to those who weren't elected this time, I believe it was one of the strongest lists of candidates we have had in some time and I hope you consider running again next year so that maybe we can work together on the board in the future. Cheers -- Simon Lees (Simotek) http://simotek.net Emergency Update Team keybase.io/simotek SUSE Linux Adelaide Australia, UTC+10:30 GPG Fingerprint: 5B87 DB9D 88DC F606 E489 CEC5 0922 C246 02F0 014B

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