Open Letter to the OpenSUSE Board, Project and Community

The openSUSE community is facing challenges with its current governance structure, prompting a call for change. The Board's bi-weekly meetings are deemed insufficient to address the issues at hand, leading to a lack of proactive leadership in critical situations. The need for rebranding the Project is emphasized, either through proactive measures or potentially being compelled by external factors like a new SUSE owner. To address the decline in contributors, a proposal suggests forming a project team comprising experienced members to devise and execute a plan for revitalization. This team would collaborate with the Board and the Community, ensuring effective communication with the Foundation. Additionally, the rebranding process is already underway, with ongoing changes like transitioning from "openSUSE Tumbleweed" to "Tumbleweed." The choice of a new name and the Project logo have been subjects of discussion, emphasizing the importance of limited options and maintaining consistency. The letter concludes with a call for collective action to address these pressing issues within the openSUSE community.