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openSUSE 11.2 has been released!

openSUSE 11.2 is finally out! The openSUSE Project is pleased to announce the release of openSUSE 11.2. openSUSE 11.2 includes new versions of GNOME, KDE, OpenOffice.org, Firefox, the Linux kernel, and many, many more updates and improvements. In 11.2 you’ll find more than 1,000 open source desktop applications. openSUSE also includes a full suite of server software and a rich selection of open source development tools. Get it today!

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Reminder: Call for Candidates closes November 23rd

The openSUSE Board elections are fast approaching. The next deadline is on Monday, November 23rd. If you're an openSUSE Member interested in running for the election, you must declare candidacy by November 23rd. If you are not yet an openSUSE member but want to vote in the election, you must apply for membership by November 23rd. Membership in the openSUSE Project is open to all who've made a continued and substantial contribution to the project.

If you want to help participate in the governance of the openSUSE Project, now's your chance -- but don't delay! The deadline is less than a week away!

Participate and join the community!

Whether you're an experienced Linux developer or an end user just getting started with Linux, there are many ways for you to participate in the openSUSE project. Join a forum to get help or help others with openSUSE, find and report bugs, review the documentation, send your wish list for new packages and features, create and submit patches, or find other creative ways to contribute. Whatever you do, take a few minutes to discuss openSUSE with other users and become an active member of the openSUSE communities. Would you like to know more?