openSUSE is a Linux distribution whose predecessor, SUSE Linux, was popular with Linux users as early as the 1990s and is maintained by SUSE Linux from Nuremberg. In contrast to Ubuntu, openSUSE is not based on Debian, but uses the RPM package manager and offers its own configuration tool called YaST. Currently, its Enterprise version is known as Suse Linux Enterprise and available free to download and use. Whereas the OpenSUSE Linux can be downloaded from here.
It offers two variants one is TumbleWeed and other one know as Leap.
Leap focuses on a stable operating system that is kept up-to-date via security updates and only receives packages with new functions periodically. The manufacturer sees the target group as those who do not need the latest functions immediately but need a stable system, such as normal Linux users, administrators, and system manufacturers.
With Tumbleweed there is a rolling release from openSUSE that is always up to date and offers the latest stable packages for the Linux kernel, Git, Office, and Samba, among others. Compared to openSUSE Leap, t
The Linux distribution, which is one of the most popular open-source programs and operating systems, supports multiple desktops and offers KDE, Gnome, XFCE, and LXDE to choose from when installing. There are also numerous open-source applications such as the LibreOffice office suite, the Firefox browser, and Opera.
openSUSE can be used together with Windows on one computer and can edit both FAT32 and NTFS partitions. The operating system integrates ISO images, but can only read and not write them.
In addition, this Linux distro can be installed in an IPv6 environment and offers configuration via an IPv6 web server. AppArmor is available for security and allows programs to be given or withdrawn specific rights individually. Instead of Ext4, Btrfs is used by default, with XFS being suggested for a separate home partition. With this Linux, you can also access the storage space of current Android devices that can be reached via MTP (Media Transfer Protocol).
Yes, this Linux distribution is available as Live Linux.
This Linux distribution is well suited for Linux beginners.
This Linux distribution is suitable for everyday use as a desktop operating system.
Does this Linux distribution use rolling releases?
Yes, it is available in both rolling (Tumbleweed version) and seasonal (Leap version) releases.
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