April 2008 - openSUSE Users - openSUSE Mailing Lists

Re: [opensuse] smart documentation rewrite
by Sunny 02 Apr '08

02 Apr '08

On Tue, Apr 1, 2008 at 8:36 PM, linux_learner <linux.learner(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Weel, that would ordinarily be a good idea. On > wiki.suselinuxsupport.de where I did the original draft over 2 years > ago, they use wikka. Wikka is not compatible with mediawiki. On > labix.org/smart uses moinmoin, which is also incompatible with the > other two. On my site, I can do any wiki I wish, and I prefer > mediawiki myself, but then it's making the databases or the wiki > syntax compatible with each other. I'm far from wiki expert :), but I have helped and edited some pages here and there, and I find this to be convenient way to collaborate on a documentation. I guess you can create your documentation at opensuse.org's mediawiki: <http://en.opensuse.org/Help:Editing> > > So as to that, I'm not sure how to resolve that. This is why I made my > book the way it is. If anyone has a resolution, let me know. > > What did you find that needs fixing? > Small errors like duplicate "a"s as in " a a thing", etc. I'll try to send you more detailed info later, when I have time. But it's going to be hard - either an email with text like: In paragraph xxx, on page yyy, in the second sentence ...., or updating the document itself with revision and transmitting the whole document. So, tell me what you prefer. I'm not fan of either of these :), but I'' stick to the reality :). Cheers -- Svetoslav Milenov (Sunny) Even the most advanced equipment in the hands of the ignorant is just a pile of scrap. -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse+help(a)opensuse.org

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[opensuse] YaST System Backup hangs
by Fabio Serra 02 Apr '08

02 Apr '08

I'm using the opensuse 10.3 in a small intranet server and I'm trying to backup data with Yast (yast2 backup). Unfortunately, when it arrives at "Create package archive 56%" it hangs. Do you know where I can find the log to understand what's happened? If Yast doesn't work which kind of simple backup tool do you suggest? Regards -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse+help(a)opensuse.org

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[opensuse] kde 4.0.3 packaging problem
by Craig Millar 02 Apr '08

02 Apr '08

It seems there is a packaging problem with the updated kde4 packages. kdebase4-session (currently still on version 4.0.2-2.1) and the updated version of kdebase4-runtime (4.0.3-5.1) both contain /usr/bin/kde4. The problem is that without kdebase4-session kde4 does not show up in kdm because now the system is lacking /usr/share/xsessions/kde4.desktop, and copying that file into place from the unpacked rpm fails without any errors being logged. Anyways, just thought I should mention it here as it's still a brand new release and might not warrant a bug report just yet. Craig -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse+help(a)opensuse.org

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[opensuse] openSUSE Weekly News, Issue 16
by Jan-Simon Möller 02 Apr '08

02 Apr '08

We are pleased to announce: Issue 16 of openSUSE Weekly News is out! [0] In this week's issue: * SoC application deadline extended * People of openSUSE: Marco Michna * openSUSE Board election proposal * openSUSE IRC - call for participation * Calling booth volunteers! LugRadio Live, LinuxFest Northwest * Packaging Day II - this Friday ! [0] http://en.opensuse.org/OpenSUSE_Weekly_News/16 Have a lot of fun! -- Jan-Simon Möller -- -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse+help(a)opensuse.org

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[opensuse] Kalvin Weng is out of the office.
by Kalvin Weng 02 Apr '08

02 Apr '08

I will be out of the office starting 2008-03-31 and will not return until 2008-04-02. If any problem pls call 8200 for help,thanks:) This e-mail and any attachment may contain confidential and/or privileged information. If you are not the intended recipient (or have received this e-mail in error) please notify the sender immediately and destroy this e-mail. Any unauthorised copying, disclosure or distribution of the material in this e-mail is strictly forbidden. -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse+help(a)opensuse.org

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Re: [opensuse] Kalvin Weng is out of the office.
by Ciro Iriarte 02 Apr '08

02 Apr '08

If you're trying to fill his inbox too, you should reply to the list :D ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Jonius <cjonius(a)gmail.com> Date: 31-mar-2008 14:28 Subject: Re: [opensuse] Kalvin Weng is out of the office. To: Ciro Iriarte <cyruspy(a)gmail.com> Yap, really!!!!!!! New here don't know even how to write an email inyour format so if anything seems to be wrong sorry guys. I'm gonna read the howto on sending emails soon. -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse+help(a)opensuse.org

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[opensuse] Trouble with Kiwi : Reading image description... failed
by Masim "Vavai" Sugianto 02 Apr '08

02 Apr '08

Hi All, I try to make a USB Live with Kiwi and used the tutorial on http://en.opensuse.org/Live_USB_stick. I installed the kiwi, kiwi-desc-livesystem and kiwi-desc-usbboot from one-click install feature shown on the above link. I mounted the iso DVD into folder /mnt/iso and change the config.xml to meet with my existing iso mounted (/mnt/iso) Invoking this command : kiwi --prepare /usr/share/kiwi/image/kwliveCD-suse-10.3/ --root /tmp/kiwi-tmp --add-profile KDE --logfile terminal just produce an error like below : Apr-02 17:18 <1> : Setting log file to: terminal Apr-02 17:18 <1> : Reading image description... failed Apr-02 17:18 <3> : Scheme validation failed failed Apr-02 17:18 <3> : Element 'image', attribute 'schemeversion': [facet 'enumeration'] The value '2.0' is not an element of the set {'1.4'}. Element 'image', attribute 'schemeversion': '2.0' is not a valid value of the local atomic type. Apr-02 17:18 <3> : KIWI exited with error(s) done I tried with another computer, another iso and another configuration without success. Is there any misplaced configuration or is there any bug in my system ? Attached please find the config.xml file taken from /usr/share/kiwi/image/kwliveCD-suse-10.3/ -- Best Regards, Masim "Vavai" Sugianto /************************************************************/ Blog (ID) : http://www.vavai.com/blog/index.php Blog (EN) : http://www.vavai.net Community : http://www.opensuse.or.id Email : vavai(a)vavai.com /************************************************************/

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[opensuse] How to build libfreetype2-32bit for x86_62 system?
by Peter J. P-N 02 Apr '08

02 Apr '08

-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA1 Hi The build of freetype2-2.3.5-999.1.custom.guru.suse103.x86_64.rpm with subpixel hinting went smooth. Thanx to this community page: http://opensuse-community.org/SubpixelHinting So I have now on my system: /usr/lib64/libfreetype.so.6 /usr/lib64/libfreetype.so.6.3.16 rpm -qf /usr/lib64/libfreetype.so.6 freetype2-2.3.5-999.1.custom.guru.suse103 and the old official one (w/o subpixel hinting??) /usr/lib/libfreetype.so.6 /usr/lib/libfreetype.so.6.3.16 rpm -qf /usr/lib/libfreetype.so.6 freetype2-32bit-2.3.5-18 (oss repo) Which one does use Firefox on openSUSE 10.3 64-bit? MozillaFirefox-2.0.0.13-1.1 In about:config I find: font.freetype2.shared-library/standard/string/libfreetype.so.6 w/o any path. Do I have to build freetype2 also for 32-bit target, and if so then how to do it on a 64-bit system? Thx - -- All the best, Peter J. P-N. aedon DESIGNS >> http://www.aedon.selfip.com/ openSUSE 10.3 x86_64, fully updated + KDE:KDE3 buildservice, customized for picture manipulation and multimedia on desktop. -----BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE----- Version: GnuPG v2.0.4-svn0 (GNU/Linux) Comment: Using GnuPG with SUSE - http://enigmail.mozdev.org iD8DBQFH8rkvh8q3OtgoGAwRAi/ZAJ9kGjRYzvRAeQx7GEqGDkRnc2Y+SwCfXF4J m83YWoR+I1FkMmMkquTV34Q= =mzli -----END PGP SIGNATURE----- -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse+help(a)opensuse.org

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[opensuse] openSUSE 4.1 available
by openSUSE Announce Manager 02 Apr '08

02 Apr '08

The openSUSE team proudly announces the availability of openSUSE 4.1. We're shipping all the latest open source packages that are available at time of launch. As highlights, we'd like to point out the latest desktops, GNOME 4.1 and KDE 4.1 plus KDE 4.2 preview, our MP41 support via gstreamer plug-in by Fluendo, a faster boot process, heavily optimised and improved package management, 1-click install option for additional software, OpenOffice 4.1, XEN 4.1 and VirtualBox 4.1 and, last but not least, our 4 in 1 CD installation which provides a small but fully loaded desktop. For all the news and impressive screenshots, have a look at http://news.opensuse.org/?p=412008 It's available now to download at http://software.openSUSE.org in Amstrad, Commodore, Kaypro and TRS-80 versions - from our mirrors and via bittorrent. The following ISOs can be downloaded: the 1 CD open source version with an add-on CD containing proprietary software, such as iTunes, World of Warcraft, and Microsoft Office for Linux. DVD ISOs for all architectures are available and contain the open source version plus proprietary add-ons. An installable Live CD will be released in October, and the Edu add-on CD http://en.opensuse.org/Education will show up in the same time frame. As usual, openSUSE 4.1 will be available in European retail channels as a boxed product Of course, there it will be known as openSUSE 1.4. All software versions contained will follow. In North America, the box will be available through shopNovell http://shop.novell.com. Due to production lead times, boxes will start to show up on shelves when we feel like it. We'd like to take this opportunity to thank the whole openSUSE community for tons of testing, feedback, contributions and over all participation in helping to make openSUSE 4.1 an awesome distribution. While risking missing out some important contributors, we'd like to spotlight some community members for their outstanding work: Have a lot of fun! -- openSUSE SUSE LINUX Products GmbH - Nürnberg - AG Nürnberg -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse+help(a)opensuse.org

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[opensuse] Xorg changing screen size and SaX2
by Bruce Samhaber 02 Apr '08

02 Apr '08

Hi, I have used the XF86 for many years and have always liked the 'zooming' feature of changing the screen mode on the fly with the CTRL-Alt-'+' or CTRL-Alt-'-' combinations. I am currently running with SuSe 10.1 on both a desktop and an IBM T42 Laptop. The 'zooming' works on the desktop but not the laptop. I am speculating that the problem might just be the keyboard on the laptop. But since I do not have a keyboard that will work to plug into the laptop I cannot debug it that way. Is there some other way to see what the keyboard is getting for key strokes? If someone has a better explanation & fix I would like to hear it. Thanks, -- Bruce Samhaber Senior Hardware Design Consultant Tel: 613-724-5987 112 Kenora St. Fax: 613-724-5987 Ottawa, Ontario Cel: 613-297-6961 K1Y 3L1 mailto: bsamhaber(a)sympatico.ca http://www3.sympatico.ca/marypa -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse+help(a)opensuse.org

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