Happy 10th Birthday UserBase
In August 2008 Userbase was born. Much has happened in the 10 years sine then. A huge thanks is due to Niklas, for giving us the translation tool, and to all who contributed, at any time. It's exciting to think of what the next 10 years could bring. AnneW
Re: [kde-community] Bikeshedding - our strength apparently *sigh*
On 19/09/2015 15:24, Eike Hein wrote: > > > On 09/19/2015 02:12 PM, Myriam Schweingruber wrote: >> Some of you wanted the mirror on Github because apparently there >> are developers out there who are too lazy (or too dumb) to learn to >> use new tools. Are those developers we want? > > Developer recruitment should be our #1 problem for the next two > years, and along those lines "GitHub might get us contributors" is by > far the strongest argument that side's come up with. > Hehe! Only on a KDE list could an exhortion to stop bikeshedding become the latest bikeshed! Anne ___ kde-community mailing list kde-community@kde.org https://mail.kde.org/mailman/listinfo/kde-community
Re: [kde-community] KGpg
On 30/08/2015 15:54, Sune Vuorela wrote: > On 2015-08-30, Jeremy Whiting wrote: >> Hey all, >> >> I may have found another candidate for unmaintained. KGpg is a ui for >> gnupg. I've never used it, but have used kleopatra. Anyway, here's my >> reasoning. Please fix any false assumptions I may have made if you >> know kgpg or kleopatra better than I: >> >> 1. KGpg does gnupg. Kleopatra also does, but is maintained. >> 2. KGpg has not been ported to Qt5/kf5, Kleopatra has. >> 3. KGpg isn't part of kdepim nor is it maintained by the PIM team, Kleopatra >> is. >> >> Is there anything that KGpg does that Kleopatra doesn't/can't do? Or >> is there any reason to port KGpg to Qt5/kf5 and keep releasing it? > > I personally prefer the kgpg ui to the kleopatra ui for gpg key > management. > > /Sune +1 The UI is just so much simpler, pleasanter to use. Kleopatra is undoubtedly designed to handle more than kgpg, but personally I find it less than pleasant to use. Anne ___ kde-community mailing list kde-community@kde.org https://mail.kde.org/mailman/listinfo/kde-community
Re: [kde-community] Renaming KScreenGenie
On 24/08/2015 20:08, Laszlo Papp wrote: > I, for one, like some gnome applications. Speaking of the music area, > a good example would be solfege. For me, it matters more that the > application does what I need. I do not mind mixing things for > achieving my goal. I am not a purist. +1 To me it also matters most that it does what I need. KSnapshot always did - it was one of the things I missed most in working with Windows. Most people who are not developers are not purists, and, let's be honest, if we have the best applications they will be used in any environment. When most of my work was done in Linux I used mainly KDE applications, but there was a goodly smattering of gnome applications where they fitted my needs better. Anne ___ kde-community mailing list kde-community@kde.org https://mail.kde.org/mailman/listinfo/kde-community
Re: [kde-community] Renaming KScreenGenie
On 24/08/2015 20:08, Laszlo Papp wrote: > I, for one, like some gnome applications. Speaking of the music area, > a good example would be solfege. For me, it matters more that the > application does what I need. I do not mind mixing things for > achieving my goal. I am not a purist. +1 To me it also matters most that it does what I need. KSnapshot always did - it was one of the things I missed most in working with Windows. Most people who are not developers are not purists, and, let's be honest, if we have the best applications they will be used in any environment. When most of my work was done in Linux I used mainly KDE applications, but there was a goodly smattering of gnome applications where they fitted my needs better. Anne ___ kde-community mailing list kde-community@kde.org https://mail.kde.org/mailman/listinfo/kde-community
Re: [kde-community] Renaming KScreenGenie
On 24/08/2015 19:31, Boudhayan Gupta wrote: > On 24 August 2015 at 20:17, Carl Symons wrote: >> How about "Screenshot"? >> >> Snapshot has an established meaning... >> "In computer systems, a snapshot is the state of a system at a particular >> point in time." >> https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snapshot_(computer_storage) > > Again, Screenshot came up in the discussions last night, but it's too > generic, like "Music". > Having said that, "Music" has many different "faces". "Screenshot" can't really be anything other than what it is. I favour names that tell users what it is intended for, so I'd vote for Screenshot. Anne > Apparently Safelight is an app on the Mac, as is Iris and Snap (by > Groupon, no less). There's no app called Selfie, but I don't think too > many people like the word "Selfie", and Googling Selfie will bring up > actual selfies, not the KDE app. But then again, Selfie makes so much > sense - a screenshot is literally a screen selfie. > ___ > kde-community mailing list > kde-community@kde.org > https://mail.kde.org/mailman/listinfo/kde-community > ___ kde-community mailing list kde-community@kde.org https://mail.kde.org/mailman/listinfo/kde-community
Re: [kde-community] KDE/Linux-able netbook
On 13/09/2014 19:22, Carl Symons wrote: > > > On 09/13/2014 10:53 AM, Anne Wilson wrote: >> On 13/09/2014 16:02, Carl Symons wrote: >>> David Weinberger is one of the authors of The Cluetrain >>> Manifesto. Influential techie. >>> >>> Earlier today, he tweeted: Just spent 3 of my first 5 hours with >>> my new Windows computer removing redirect malware. It was 1/3 >>> price of a Mac. Worth it? Hmmm. >>> >>> I replied: @dweinberger Just spent ~1 hour installing Linux + KDE >>> on my new Windows computer. Biggest hassle: dealing w/MSFT >>> security stuff >>> >>> Half an hour later, he tweeted: Suggestions for a linux-able >>> netbook? Cheap, great battery life, 500gb HDD (or >>> user-upgradable). Wimpy CPU/GPU is fine. >>> >>> >>> Suggestions? >>> >> Not sure what's available at the moment, but an Acer Aspire One >> (approx 3 years old) accompanies me on holidays - and I had a very >> similar older model of the AAOne previous to that. I have used >> them both as dual-boot systems and also as stand-alone Linux >> systems. Installation is no problem. >> >> Hardware specs could be the problem, but with large USB sticks as >> temporary storage and USB storage drives and DVD writers for use >> when more convenient, even the most wimpy models can cope. >> >> Anne > > > Thank you Anne. > > Ironic. > > The first response to his request was... Acer Aspire One with Mint > > Mine was... Acer Aspire One with KDE > I forgot to mention - probably took it for granted :-) - that my Linux desktop was always KDE. Anne ___ kde-community mailing list kde-community@kde.org https://mail.kde.org/mailman/listinfo/kde-community
Re: [kde-community] KDE/Linux-able netbook
On 13/09/2014 16:02, Carl Symons wrote: > David Weinberger is one of the authors of The Cluetrain Manifesto. > Influential techie. > > Earlier today, he tweeted: Just spent 3 of my first 5 hours with my > new Windows computer removing redirect malware. It was 1/3 price of a > Mac. Worth it? Hmmm. > > I replied: @dweinberger Just spent ~1 hour installing Linux + KDE on > my new Windows computer. Biggest hassle: dealing w/MSFT security > stuff > > Half an hour later, he tweeted: Suggestions for a linux-able netbook? > Cheap, great battery life, 500gb HDD (or user-upgradable). Wimpy > CPU/GPU is fine. > > > Suggestions? > Not sure what's available at the moment, but an Acer Aspire One (approx 3 years old) accompanies me on holidays - and I had a very similar older model of the AAOne previous to that. I have used them both as dual-boot systems and also as stand-alone Linux systems. Installation is no problem. Hardware specs could be the problem, but with large USB sticks as temporary storage and USB storage drives and DVD writers for use when more convenient, even the most wimpy models can cope. Anne ___ kde-community mailing list kde-community@kde.org https://mail.kde.org/mailman/listinfo/kde-community
Re: [kde-community] Code of Conduct violations
-BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 On 05/08/13 12:29, Anne Wilson wrote: > Some time ago a user started a page on http://community.kde.org on > which he detailed things that he considered to be wrong with KDE > software. The comments were largely subjective, and in many cases > demonstrated things that were not the general experience. At that > point he was asked to substantiate his complaints by pointing to > bug reports. > > That strategy backfired, as he then began creating a barrage of > bug reports, creating a good deal of work for triagers who have to > decide whether the report is a duplicate of some other, or invalid > for any reason. Up to now people have been very patient with him, > but it has come to our notice that he has crossed a line. > > He has now begun defacing other pages, adding links to his > comments page and/or his bug reports. This basically results in > what should be "official" information, posted by developers of the > application in question, being questionable, in that the reader > cannot easily differentiate his input. > > This contributor's input has repeatedly violated the Code of > Conduct ( http://www.kde.org/code-of-conduct/). In view of this we > have reached the point where we believe that he should be banned > from posting on the wikis, and his comments completely removed. > This will now take place. > A 2-week ban has been put in place and the contributor has been invited to discuss the problem and possible resolution. If resolution is reached the ban will be immediately removed. If no resolution appears to be possible we will go ahead, make the ban permanent and remove his content. I think this is the first time in 5 years that we have had to take such a step. We don't do it lightly, and still hope that the contributor will talk to us and enable suitable conclusion to the story. Anne -BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE- Version: GnuPG v1.4.14 (GNU/Linux) Comment: Using GnuPG with Thunderbird - http://www.enigmail.net/ iEUEARECAAYFAlIBOEwACgkQj93fyh4cnBfiGwCfUlyrw9x+9pHKzkR9BkPIg+/f MjQAmIACDKzA8US0Y93XShtkG1t77H4= =696X -END PGP SIGNATURE- ___ kde-community mailing list kde-community@kde.org https://mail.kde.org/mailman/listinfo/kde-community
[kde-community] Code of Conduct violations
-BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 Some time ago a user started a page on http://community.kde.org on which he detailed things that he considered to be wrong with KDE software. The comments were largely subjective, and in many cases demonstrated things that were not the general experience. At that point he was asked to substantiate his complaints by pointing to bug reports. That strategy backfired, as he then began creating a barrage of bug reports, creating a good deal of work for triagers who have to decide whether the report is a duplicate of some other, or invalid for any reason. Up to now people have been very patient with him, but it has come to our notice that he has crossed a line. He has now begun defacing other pages, adding links to his comments page and/or his bug reports. This basically results in what should be "official" information, posted by developers of the application in question, being questionable, in that the reader cannot easily differentiate his input. This contributor's input has repeatedly violated the Code of Conduct ( http://www.kde.org/code-of-conduct/). In view of this we have reached the point where we believe that he should be banned from posting on the wikis, and his comments completely removed. This will now take place. Anne Wilson an...@kde.org -BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE- Version: GnuPG v1.4.14 (GNU/Linux) Comment: Using GnuPG with Thunderbird - http://www.enigmail.net/ iEYEARECAAYFAlH/jKIACgkQj93fyh4cnBdjvACdH6yt0lOv/BHG/GC8mfDB9Z60 PtUAn1tOWs4JyWEU4ycaxR8ufgbbxRlg =87b0 -END PGP SIGNATURE- ___ kde-community mailing list kde-community@kde.org https://mail.kde.org/mailman/listinfo/kde-community
Re: [kde-community] Spam attack on wikis - comments needed!
-BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 On 24/07/13 13:04, Luigi Toscano wrote: > On Wednesday 24 of July 2013 12:42:53 Anne Wilson wrote: >> One proposal is that we should require contributors to supply a >> valid email address when registering. We acknowledge that some >> people don't like to register email addresses where they may be >> found by others, but that is not an issue on the wikis. >> >> If you register your email address on any of our wikis >> >> * It is not visible to other users * Other contributors can >> (though rarely do) contact you, but only through the wiki. They >> do not see your address unless you choose to reply by email. >> >> Now the questions: >> >> What would be your concerns if we implemented this? >> >> Would this stop you from registering as a contributor? >> >> Please add any other relevant comments. > > I'm an old time contributor (hi list! I'm mostly an Italian > translator), and I think that: - an email is the really minimum > amount of information required, also as point of contact and for > accountability. When we translate PO files, we always put an email > address. I was surprised (I discovered it during Akademy) that it > was not required for wikis. > > - why don't require identity registration? I understand that the > idea is to lower the threshold for new contributors, but identity > is used also for other services (and it will be used more and > more), and on the other side the registration shows a bit of > interest in the community. > > PS. The email was sent also to kde-devel. Should I reply also > there? Following a split discussion could be a bit complicated. > Don't worry about that. When I've gathered comments I'll summarise to each of the three places I posted the message (just trying to make sure I catch everyone who needs to know about it). Anne -BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE- Version: GnuPG v1.4.13 (GNU/Linux) Comment: Using GnuPG with Thunderbird - http://www.enigmail.net/ iEYEARECAAYFAlHv7ZAACgkQj93fyh4cnBc8HwCbBNZqNGLwzHeFzhnxRKC8ZU0E AzoAnjyS2kBi4nnz6KDUIoNQyusbB90n =G/au -END PGP SIGNATURE- ___ kde-community mailing list kde-community@kde.org https://mail.kde.org/mailman/listinfo/kde-community
Re: [kde-community] Spam attack on wikis - comments needed!
-BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 On 24/07/13 09:49, Anne Wilson wrote: > We are experiencing a severe spam attack on the wikis. As a temporary > measure all new registration has been blocked, while we work out the > best way of dealing with this. > > Sorry for the inconvenience. Over the 12 hours before the block came into effect we had ~100 new accounts created for the sole purpose of spamming. For every one an administrator has to find the account, find any and all linked pages, delete them with explanation for the logs, and block the user from posting more. This takes considerable time, as well as risking our pages getting into blacklists. One proposal is that we should require contributors to supply a valid email address when registering. We acknowledge that some people don't like to register email addresses where they may be found by others, but that is not an issue on the wikis. If you register your email address on any of our wikis * It is not visible to other users * Other contributors can (though rarely do) contact you, but only through the wiki. They do not see your address unless you choose to reply by email. Now the questions: What would be your concerns if we implemented this? Would this stop you from registering as a contributor? Please add any other relevant comments. Questy captcha is very good, but the more questions you can use randomly, the more efficient it is. Every question must have a single obvious answer, since it is aimed at stopping machine registration, not human ones. If you can suggest such a question, please send it to me off-list. Thanks for reading, and thanks in advance for any help you can give us. Anne -BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE- Version: GnuPG v1.4.13 (GNU/Linux) Comment: Using GnuPG with Thunderbird - http://www.enigmail.net/ iEYEARECAAYFAlHvvbYACgkQj93fyh4cnBd0FACfcrpSH18WzoISZugTnoPJHVB/ zr4AnjGVjOPUkPEmqMwld0QsTSaroAEv =Nz4x -END PGP SIGNATURE- ___ kde-community mailing list kde-community@kde.org https://mail.kde.org/mailman/listinfo/kde-community
[kde-community] Spam attack on wikis
-BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 We are experiencing a severe spam attack on the wikis. As a temporary measure all new registration has been blocked, while we work out the best way of dealing with this. Sorry for the inconvenience. Anne -BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE- Version: GnuPG v1.4.13 (GNU/Linux) Comment: Using GnuPG with Thunderbird - http://www.enigmail.net/ iEYEARECAAYFAlHvlSgACgkQj93fyh4cnBcM9wCfQaEA/z17dO79wDaGs1PSoBE8 skUAni8bWSgCFfh3Ee0WeDE6kf/L4lQ8 =gARV -END PGP SIGNATURE- ___ kde-community mailing list kde-community@kde.org https://mail.kde.org/mailman/listinfo/kde-community
Re: [kde-community] I am Annew
-BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 On 27/04/13 14:14, Agustin Benito Bethencourt (toscalix) wrote: > Hi, > > I think that it is a good practice that we introduce ourselves > since this is a new open list. > I am Anne Wilson, aka Annew. I am part of the web team, and as such I help and encourage contributors to http://userbase.kde.org and http://techbase.kde.org. I deal with many administrative aspects of the wiki, including signing up translators. I am usually around on IRC, #kde-www, as Annew, and can also be contacted for wiki issues via the various Discussion pages or my User_talk:Annew page. Anne -BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE- Version: GnuPG v1.4.12 (GNU/Linux) Comment: Using GnuPG with Thunderbird - http://www.enigmail.net/ iEYEARECAAYFAlF8EIgACgkQj93fyh4cnBcymwCfd8A8/8c7DROoR45SQBHVkgqp zRMAnAnbxmsCPEO+BET2te2eWknEA6vl =0PxH -END PGP SIGNATURE- ___ kde-community mailing list kde-community@kde.org https://mail.kde.org/mailman/listinfo/kde-community Please remember our Code of Conduct and assume good intentions from your fellow community members.
