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Collaborating for the "Switch Today, Secure Tomorrow!" Initiative
by ddemaio openSUSE 03 Oct '24

03 Oct '24

Hi all, I want to provide an update from an initiative we discussed during a recent openSUSE meeting. As Windows 10 approaches its end-of-life in October 2025, there is a unique opportunity to reach out to its users and encourage them to make the switch to Linux. Working with distro leaders from Fedora, Ubuntu, AlmaLinux, Debian and others will help to amplify our efforts. I've reached out to a few of these leaders and we hope to coordinate these efforts under the banner of "Switch Today, Secure Tomorrow!". Of course, this name could be changed with discussion from other groups, but the effort needs to start with a name to make it understanding. The campaign will emphasize key advantages of switching to Linux, including: Cost-free Solution – Avoid costly upgrades or hardware replacements. Enhanced Security – Microsoft will no longer provide security updates, while Linux remains a secure and actively maintained platform. Improved Performance – Linux offers faster performance on both new and older hardware. Long-term Support – Assurance that users won't face future OS discontinuations. A phased messaging campaign over the next year could help. Something like: 12 Months Out: Focus on preparation and planning to switch. 6 Months Out: Build awareness around security and stability concerns. 3 Months Out: Emphasize the risks of waiting and how simple switching to Linux can be. Final Push: Urge users to take immediate action as the end-of-life date draws near. Discussions in our meeting lead to ideas like: Webinars/Online Tutorials: We can host installation webinars or tutorials (for example, via meet.opensuse.org) Each distribution could take a turn, with sessions happening monthly—perhaps Fedora Mondays, openSUSE Tuesdays, Debian Wednesday, etc. Migration Success Stories: Highlight stories from users who successfully switched, sharing them across platforms under the "Switch Today, Secure Tomorrow!" banner. Support Options: Show casing some of the support options like email or online assistance (e.g. meet.o.o./bar). Visual Branding and Social Media: To ensure consistency and strengthen the campaign’s reach, we are hoping to create and share a common visual elements and use unified hashtags across our social platforms, such as: #EndOfWindows10 #LiberateYourLaptop #SwitchAndSave By collaborating, we can amplify our voices and show users the advantages of switching to Linux. It’s also an opportunity to demonstrate the solidarity and collaboration within the open-source community. Reply to this thread or join one of our meetings in the coming weeks. https://calendar.opensuse.org/ I'll reply with any updates as I get more input from other distro leaders and community member feedback. v/r Doug

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Re:start opensuse from a windows machine
by Constant Brouerius van Nidek 01 Oct '24

01 Oct '24

Thank for the responses. The most helpful was the response from Liam with instructions to turn of secure boot.. Next I will try Ventoy and try my luck with that. Will report about the result.

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start opensuse from a windows machine
by Constant Brouerius van Nidek 30 Sep '24

30 Sep '24

Have worked now close to fifteen years with opensuse (Tumbleweed) and are now in problems as my machines (3) successively stopped working .Got myself a used motherboard with Windows on it and are now working in a complete different play field. Remember from way back that having a complete offline image in the imagewriter the image writer just picked up the offline image and started the installation of Tumbleweed with a nice menu giving a place to startup Windows. I have now restarted the machine already several times but no fresh startup of my Tumbleweed, Need help how to leave Windows and to return to Tumbleweed.

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Matrix
by Georg Pfuetzenreuter 16 Sep '24

16 Sep '24

Hi everyone, due to an influx of abuse we reduced the Matrix federation with the servers behind matrix.org for the time being. Due to the design of Matrix it seems to be not possible to completely inhibit it, hence you will notice "broken" behavior when trying to join openSUSE Matrix rooms from a matrix.org account, or an account on other Matrix instances using their hosted service. We encourage you to instead use an opensuse.org account via https://chat.opensuse.org/ or to join us on IRC. This effort was tracked via https://progress.opensuse.org/issues/166865, where more details are to be found. We are furthermore discussing ways for better abuse mitigation. Thanks, Georg

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Bugzilla: "User watching" functionality
by Lukas Schmelting 13 Sep '24

13 Sep '24

Dear project members, i would like to use the "User watching" functionality provided by Bugzilla to follow components i am interested in, for example: - kernel-bugs(a)suse.de - Bugs in the component "Basesystem" (Default assignee: screening-team-bugs(a)suse.de) - bootloader-maintainers(a)suse.de - gnome-bugs(a)suse.de This section is currently not visible to me when logging in with my openSUSE community account in both the openSUSE and SUSE bugzilla instances: - https://bugzilla.opensuse.org/userprefs.cgi?tab=email. - https://bugzilla.suse.com/userprefs.cgi?tab=email, I hope that the functionality might be enabled in the future by making you aware of it. Kind regards, Lukas Schmelting

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Fwd: Re: [openSUSE/distribution-logos] Logo proposal (Issue #11)
by Lukáš Krejza 23 Aug '24

23 Aug '24

Dear list, Dear Jay, @Jay at first, I would like to congratulate to Jay Michalska as a new Master Leader of openSUSE. @others Secondly, I would like to express my love and gratitude to many people from the openSUSE community I had the honor to meet, I won't list names here, but I am sure many of you know :) . openSUSE was basically part of most of my life and the community and people from it has inspired me in numerous ways in my life, not only career / libre software part of it. But sadly, It seems it has gone to the point, where negatives (that have nothing to do with people mentioned in previous paragraph) are just bigger than the positives. For me, this is the renowned final straw. I had come to conclusion, that logical way forward in my life is to switch main distribution after 20 years and find alternative for OBS, which will be hard, but sometimes things are not easy :) . So this is my farewell and my sincerest thanks <3 I am unsubscribing from the lists after sending this e-mail, so do not expect me to comment more on this. I wish openSUSE only the brightest future. I am sure we will meet again some time :) . Love, Gfs ---------- Přeposlaná zpráva ---------- Předmět: Re: [openSUSE/distribution-logos] Logo proposal (Issue #11) Datum: pátek 23. srpna 2024, 10:25:41, SELČ Od: Jay Michalska <notifications(a)github.com> Komu: openSUSE/distribution-logos <distribution-logos(a)noreply.github.com> Kopie: Lukáš Krejza <gryffus(a)hkfree.org>, Author <author(a)noreply.github.com> I'm the maintainer of this repository -- Reply to this email directly or view it on GitHub: https://github.com/openSUSE/distribution-logos/issues/ 11#issuecomment-2306568614 You are receiving this because you authored the thread. Message ID: <openSUSE/distribution-logos/issues/11/2306568614(a)github.com> -----------------------------------------

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Next steps with Tumbleweed logo refresh
by Lubos Kocman 23 Aug '24

23 Aug '24

Hello openSUSE My recent work around agama and distribution logos, made me tackle the status quo around the Tumbleweed logo refresh after the https://en.opensuse.org/Logocontest. I did see a misfit of the current Tumbleweed logo side to side with others in our new "unified" installer Agama. https://ibb.co/RSLYbDV (Agama + old TW logo) I did have a brief discussion with DimStar about what would be a good fit for Tumbleweed with respect to the remaining distribution icons which already have fresh logos. DimStar said he likes the Frogster2 design concept the most as it keeps the infinity loop (see GitHub link below). I reached out earlier today to Frogster regarding help finishing the transition and finally moving things forward https://ibb.co/tCRHJhX (Agama + Frogster2 design) We'll be in collaboration with the rest of the openSUSE Marketing team, including lcp, to make sure that the logo design fits well into our portfolio. There will be a few iterations to address some of the issues but I believe we can be done relatively soon. All the work will be happening here https://github.com/openSUSE/distribution-logos/issues/10 with side communication t.me/openSUSE_Marketing Thank you for your support Lubos Kocman on behalf of openSUSE marketing team

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Fwd: SPF records of opensuse.org is not correct
by chandan 22 Aug '24

22 Aug '24

message from admin. -------- Original Message -------- Subject: SPF records of opensuse.org is not correct Date: 2024-08-22 09:25 From: admin <abuse(a)akritrim.net> To: abuse(a)opensuse.org Cc: project(a)lists.opensuse.org Hello The SPF records of opensuse.org are misconfigured with respects to mails coming from lists.opensuse.org For example the the mails from lists using IPV4 addresses come from: 195.135.223.51 ( mx1.opensuse.org ) 195.135.223.52 ( mx2.opensuse.org ) these ip addresses are not in spf records of opensuse.org causing mails to fail SPF tests. also the SPF records are too permissive and ripe for spoofing and malicious use. However the mails from lists using IPV6 addresses come from: 2a07:de40:b27e:1209::12 ( mx2.infra.opensuse.org ) 2a07:de40:b27e:1209::11 ( mx1.infra.opensuse.org ) these ip address are in SPF record hence SPF test is passed when receiving mails from these addresses. The SPF record for opensuse.org is: v=spf1 include:_spf.opensuse.org ?all which expands to: v=spf1 ip4:91.193.113.64/27 ip4:143.186.213.0/24 ip4:147.2.0.0/16 ip4:149.44.0.0/16 ip6:2a01:138:a004::/64 ip6:2a07:de40:401::/64 a:smtp-out1.suse.de a:smtp-out2.suse.de a:mx1.infra.opensuse.org a:mx2.infra.opensuse.org mx ?all there is no mx1.opensuse.org/mx2.opensuse.org in SPF records. Further the “mx” entry in records is with respect to domain _spf.opensuse.org ( which doesn’t has a mx record ).this mx entry WILL NOT apply to opensuse.org domain. In summary i see 3 problems here. 1. inconsistencies in IPV4 and IPV6 Mail delivery. 2. incorrect SPF records. 3. Too permissive SPF is prone to abuse. Hope you guys will be able to fix it. Please pass it on to relevant people if this is not the right email address. Thanks admin akritrim AI

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Status of the foundation?
by Martin Schröder 18 Aug '24

18 Aug '24

Hi, what's the status of the openSUSE foundation? Wikipedia has this: "The project is self-organized without a legal structure, although the establishment of a foundation has been under consideration for some time." citing an article from 2020(!). Best Martin

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RE: Status of the foundation?
by Patrick Fitzgerald 13 Aug '24

13 Aug '24

-----Original message----- From: Björn Bidar <bjorn.bidar(a)thaodan.de> Sent: Friday 9th August 2024 0:07 To: Patrick Fitzgerald <patrickf(a)i-layer.com> Cc: project(a)lists.opensuse.org Subject: Re: Status of the foundation? Patrick Fitzgerald <patrickf(a)i-layer.com> writes: > Hi Attila, > > As a result of questions asked elsewhere (and here), I have further > information in relation to the questions you have raised here. > > Firstly: I do not have more than 75% of the voting rights as suggested > below. That was the case /at the time/ of forming the not-for-profit > foundation, as someone has to do it - take a look at the "Filing > history" tab at [1], there you can see that the link that you > provided is dated 14 February 2023. Was it already decided where this entity would be based? Other's such as for example KDE have a German e.V. entity. After I prepared a feasibility report for the board, I decided to just the create the foundation in the UK, as it could be done there with little up front cost. I determined that it would better to have something now rather continued discussions about potential names, locations, memberships and so on. As a result, we now have a Not for Profit Corporation, (soon to become Registered UK Charity), banking, insurance, and accounting functions. We are working on how to provide infrastructure, on a global basis, with some of the largest providers in the world. We have been sponsors at numerous events. Money, which was previously held* because there was no where for it to go - (who wants to donate money to a public company? * ) is now in the in the hands of the Geeko Foundation. SUSE are channelling their Travel Support directly to us, and we are receiving donations on a weekly, sometimes a daily basis, directly from the events we attend (FOSDEM alone raised about €1000), from the geekos.org website, and from the sponsorship links in the Welcome app. But back to your point - my sources said that it would have required €25000 in front up capital, plus legal costs, to establish the appropriate organisation in Germany. In the UK it was about £100.00. The location should not be an issue (though we planning on creating a 501(c)3 in the US and similar somewhere in the EU), simply because focusing on location will lead you to recreate the same infra in every country... making it all unmanageable. * From memory, every t-shirt that was sold "earned" openSUSE €5.00. But it was kept in the distributors account because "openSUSE" was just a name - with no bank account. Those funds were the first to arrive. > > At the same time, /articles of association/ where adopted, in which > the rules that the govern the organisation are defined. > Following that date two more trustees were appointed. All of us have > to abide by the articles of association, by law. You can view the > entire articles of association on the last link of the filing history > link above. > > The three community members have devoted a great deal of time to set > up a foundation with the sole purpose of benefiting the entire > community. We have been open every step of the way and continue to be > so. We welcome all comments and constructive feedback so that we may > shape a foundation that works for everyone. If any additional > clarification is wanted or required, we are here for the entire > community. > > We are happy to set up a call to address any questions that the > community may have. In the meantime, we remain at the community's > disposal and can be reached on Telegram at https://t.me/geekos_org > anytime. > > Also, FWIW, it doesn't have to be called the Geeko Foundation - the > domain name was available so I grabbed it! Personally I would prefer if the foundation could keep/take the openSUSE name since IMHO better if the issues between openSUSE and SUSE get resolved. That would be nice, but in my opinion, with assistance (ie, marketing) from SUSE it might be better to have a different name, whilst keeping the "product names". Two things that I have noticed in every openSUSE booth that I have attended in the last two years are: * "Oh yes! SUSE! Wow, you know, I used to use that in my early days..." (but not more, and they move on) * "openSUSE? What's that... is it related to SUSE?" (This triggers a discussion of what the differences are, not what the offering actually is, and then they move on.) There is clearly confusion out there in the world about what the differences are. openSUSE was and is a springboard to SUSE as SLE from my point of view, the relation or base is there but they targeted to different audiences. 100% agreed. Perhaps Leap could be "Leap, donated by SUSE" for example. (or "powered by"?) However another name would fit given the relation of the origin of SUSE and thus openSUSE would be to name the foundation after Konrad Zuse, a German computer pioneer. But after thinking a bit even thou from openSUSE to openZUSE sounds kinda funny it is not that good. I'm pretty sure that that would violate some trademarks as well... ;) Loosing the SUSE name in openSUSE would be a major recognition factor loss, from a German/EU point of view that is. As above re Leap. It doesn't have to be that way, it isn't like SUSE would be abandoning the community. > Best regards - Patrick > > [1] > https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/14662457 > > On 08/07/2024 03:50, Attila Pinter wrote: >> Hi, >> >> I found that the talk Shawn linked[1] to didn't address many of my >> questions. Since I couldn't attend the conference, I'm raising them >> here. Please note that these questions are not criticisms of the >> foundation or any of its trustees. They are simply checks and >> balances inquiries, as I couldn't find information addressing these >> concerns. While talk is cheap, written communication provides >> clarity ;) >> >> Firstly, has the foundation established an agreement with the Board >> to act as a financial vehicle for the project? Is there a Memorandum >> of Understanding (MoU) that the Board members or the Chairman have >> signed, confirming that the Geekos Foundation can and should fulfill >> this role? >> >> The foundation has been active for over a year, yet we haven't seen >> much information from the Board recognizing the Geekos Foundation as >> the official foundation of the project. Why is that? If the >> foundation is indeed recognized as the official foundation for the >> project, this should be communicated clearly by the Board. >> >> Additionally, where can we find the annual reports of the >> foundation? Even if the foundation hasn't managed any funds since it >> was established, a report should still be released, as I believe - >> but could be wrong - this is required by law. >> >> Is there a document that clearly defines the roles and boundaries of >> the foundation? For example, can it fund development requested by a >> sponsor, or can it cease funding projects similarly? Who decides >> where the funds go? Are these voted upon by the trustees? >> >> Lastly, I noticed that Patrick holds 75% of the voting power[2] in the foundation. Is there a reason for this, whether legal or otherwise? >> >> -- >> Br, >> A. >> >> 1:https://media.ccc.de/v/4091-everything-you-wanted-to-know-about-geekos-but-didn-t-think-to-ask >> 2:https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/14662457/persons-with-significant-control

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