OpenSUSE
| Company type | Community project |
|---|---|
| Industry | Linux distribution development |
| Founded | 2005 |
| Headquarters | Germany |
Area served | Worldwide |
Key people | Dr. Gerald Pfeifer (Chair), Ish Sookun, Jeff Mahoney, Rachel Schrader, Shawn W Dunn, Simon Lees |
| Products | openSUSE Leap, openSUSE Tumbleweed, MicroOS, Kubic, YaST, Open Build Service, openQA, Snapper, Portus, KIWI, OSEM |
| Owner | SUSE (main sponsor) |
| Website | www |
openSUSE () represents a free and open-source Linux distribution crafted by the openSUSE Project community. It is available in two primary editions: Tumbleweed, a continuously updated rolling release, and Leap, a stable release built upon SUSE Linux Enterprise.
Backed by the German firm SUSE, which introduced the original SUSE Linux in 1994, openSUSE transitioned to a community-driven model in 2005. The initiative emphasizes providing an RPM-based operating system that is both stable and user-centric, catering to workstations as well as servers.
The openSUSE Project also produces essential software tools such as YaST, Open Build Service, openQA, Snapper, Portus, KIWI, and OSEM, which collectively improve system administration and streamline software development processes.
SUSE Linux
Initially, SUSE Linux concentrated on marketing SUSE Linux Personal and SUSE Linux Professional boxed editions accompanied by comprehensive printed manuals via retail outlets. This commercial approach succeeded despite SUSE Linux being licensed under the GNU General Public License (GNU GPL), because the source code was only released publicly two months after the retail launch. SUSE prioritized delivering a technically advanced Linux distribution backed by a sizable engineering team, encouraging users to purchase its retail versions.
Originating from Germany, SUSE—an abbreviation for "Software und System-Entwicklung"—released its first version in early 1994, establishing itself as one of the earliest commercial Linux distributions. It gained recognition for its innovative YaST configuration utility.
openSUSE
Following Novell’s acquisition in 2003 and the debut of openSUSE, SUSE altered its approach: beginning with version 9.2, an unsupported one-DVD ISO image of SUSE Professional was made downloadable. This facilitated more efficient installations by allowing users to select only desired packages. The ISO format simplified setup procedures, particularly benefiting novices or those facing hardware compatibility challenges.
The openSUSE Project’s first stable release under this branding, SUSE Linux 10.0, became available for download shortly before its retail release. Novell discontinued the Personal edition and rebranded Professional simply as "SUSE Linux," pricing it similarly to the former Personal version. In 2006, with version 10.2, the distribution was officially renamed openSUSE to highlight its open-source focus. Up until version 13.2, development centered on stable fixed releases separate from SLE maintenance cycles. Since late 2015, openSUSE has provided two main variants: Leap—a conservative fixed-release edition based on SLE—and Tumbleweed—a rolling-release version incorporating the latest stable upstream software.
Throughout its evolution, SUSE shifted from delayed source availability and a proprietary development model toward offering a freely accessible distribution with transparent development practices.
On 27 April 2011, Attachmate acquired Novell and divided it into two independent entities: Novell and SUSE. Attachmate continued to support SUSE’s involvement with openSUSE. After Attachmate merged with Micro Focus in 2014, SUSE reiterated its dedication to the openSUSE project.
On 2 July 2018, EQT AB announced intentions to purchase SUSE; this acquisition finalized on 15 March 2019 without anticipated changes to SUSE’s relationship with openSUSE. This represented SUSE’s third change of ownership since founding the openSUSE Project.
The openSUSE Project
The openSUSE Project represents a community-driven effort, initially established by Novell, with the goal of developing, advocating for, and enhancing the openSUSE Linux distribution. Its primary sponsorship comes from SUSE, alongside support from companies like AMD, B1 Systems, Heinlein Support, and TUXEDO Computers. The project manages several Linux variants, notably openSUSE Leap and openSUSE Tumbleweed.
Beyond its main distributions, openSUSE provides specialized editions such as MicroOS—an immutable operating system tailored for container environments—and Kubic, a Kubernetes-certified container OS built upon MicroOS. The project also creates essential development tools including the Open Build Service and openQA, fostering collaborative work through online platforms like web portals, mailing lists, IRC channels, and a dedicated wiki.
The inception of openSUSE dates back to 2005 when Novell revealed plans to open its SUSE Linux Professional edition to community collaboration. Since that time, the initiative has emerged as a prominent proponent of Linux and free software adoption, promoting an inclusive development model that welcomes contributors from all backgrounds.
Activities
The openSUSE Project is responsible for producing the openSUSE Linux distribution along with vital tools that facilitate the creation of Linux distributions. These include the Open Build Service, KIWI, YaST, openQA, Snapper, and Portus. Additionally, it organizes annual free software gatherings, featuring a community conference in Europe and a summit held in Asia.
Organization
Driven by its community, openSUSE depends on a diverse group of contributors such as testers, writers, translators, usability specialists, artists, and developers. Governance is provided by the openSUSE Board which offers strategic direction and policy documentation but does not exert direct control over development activities; these are managed collectively through community processes.
While the project operates without formal legal incorporation, discussions about forming a foundation have taken place. SUSE serves as the main sponsor and holds influence over the project while maintaining its legal independence. The decision-making process within openSUSE follows a "do-ocracy" approach where contributors take initiative particularly in areas like desktop environments and application development.
Following the adoption of the Leap development strategy, most base packages originate from SLE. To deepen alignment with SLE, the 'Closing-the-Leap-Gap' effort seeks to make openSUSE Leap 15.3 fully reliant on SLE’s binary package set.
Organizational units
The structure of the openSUSE Project is divided into three primary components:
- openSUSE Board: Consisting of five elected members serving two-year terms along with a chairman appointed by SUSE. The Board functions as the main interface between the community and SUSE, handling conflict resolution and representing community interests. As of February 2025, its members are:
- Dr. Gerald Pfeifer (Austria), Chair
- Ish Sookun (Mauritius)
- Jeff Mahoney (United States)
- Rachel Schrader (United States)
- Shawn W Dunn (United States)
- Simon Lees (Australia)
- Election Officials: A team of at least three volunteers responsible for overseeing Board elections.
- Membership Officials: Selected by the Board to approve new contributors for openSUSE membership status, granting voting privileges and an @opensuse.org email account.
openSUSE Tumbleweed
Tumbleweed represents the leading distribution of openSUSE, employing a rolling release strategy that delivers ongoing updates alongside system snapshots to maintain reliability. It is widely preferred for desktop environments.
In the past, every fresh openSUSE release would reset Tumbleweed, causing conflicts between package versions. The launch of Leap brought a shift to the Factory First methodology: all packages are initially introduced into Factory, where daily snapshots undergo testing through openQA before being incorporated into Tumbleweed releases. This approach to a tested rolling release greatly improves overall stability.
Additionally, Tumbleweed acts as the technical base for both MicroOS and Kubic.
openSUSE Leap
Leap adopts a traditional stable release cycle with an annual major version complemented by continuous security patches and bug fixes. This model appeals to users seeking a low-maintenance solution suitable for servers and desktops alike.
The 2015 debut of version 42.1 marked the first use of the openSUSE Leap name, with the number 42 inspired by the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. Its foundation consists of core packages sourced from SUSE Linux Enterprise, while desktop environments and applications are derived from Tumbleweed.
At the 2016 openSUSE conference held in Nuremberg, user growth statistics were shared: monthly DVD image downloads reached roughly 400,000, new installations averaged 1,600 per month, and package installations totaled around 500,000. The Tumbleweed user base counted approximately 60,000, with frequent updates resulting in a doubling of installations compared to the previous year. Most deployments utilized DVD images on x64 platforms. Geographically, about one-third of users were located in Germany, followed by 12% in the United States, 5% in Russia, and 3% in Brazil.
With the release of openSUSE Leap 15.3, its repositories were unified with those of SUSE Linux Enterprise (SLE), sharing identical source code and binary packages. Support for SLE 15 continues until July 31, 2028.
openSUSE MicroOS
MicroOS is a minimalistic, immutable operating system that maintains itself transactionally. It is primarily designed for edge computing and container runtime scenarios but can also serve as a desktop platform in certain cases.
Updates are applied transactionally—meaning all modifications occur simultaneously with automatic rollback if errors arise—while operating on a read-only file system to prevent unintended alterations and protect against malware. These updates do not interrupt system operation.
All software available on Tumbleweed is likewise accessible on MicroOS. The system comes integrated with the podman container runtime and is marketed as an ideal "Container-Host."
During the 2021 Hackweek, MicroOS Desktop was a significant area of focus. On May 31, 2023, openSUSE rebranded its MicroOS Desktop editions: the GNOME variant was renamed Aeon, while the Plasma edition took the name Kalpa.
Factory project
The Factory project functions as the rolling development branch for openSUSE Tumbleweed. Mainly an internal designation among developers, Factory serves as the primary repository for contributions to openSUSE’s core codebase. It continuously integrates packages without freezes; therefore, it is not guaranteed to be stable nor intended for general users.
Core system components undergo automated validation via openQA. Once repository consistency is verified through testing, updates are propagated to mirrors and released as new versions of openSUSE Tumbleweed multiple times per week.
Supported Architectures
By 2024, openSUSE facilitates installation through ISO files or network-based downloads from repositories across a wide range of hardware and virtualization environments. The supported platforms encompass AArch64 (including a tailored edition for Raspberry Pi), Arm8, POWER8 (ppc64le), IBM zSystems (s390x), and Intel 64 (x86-64), alongside 32-bit variants for Arm8 (covering older Raspberry Pi models), i586, and i686. There are specialized builds designed for container and virtualized settings such as the onie, Hyper-V, kvm, xen, Digital Ocean Cloud, VMware’s Container Host, Vagrant, and VirtualBox. Traditional virtualization platforms including VirtualBox, VMWare, and Hyper-V also support openSUSE installations.
openSUSE Leap specifically supports architectures including aarch64, ppc64le, s390x, and x86_64.
YaST Control Center
YaST ("Yet another Setup Tool") serves as openSUSE’s comprehensive installation and system management utility, overseeing tasks such as disk partitioning, operating system configuration, RPM package handling, online updates, networking and firewall setup, user account management, among others. By 2010, YaST had grown to incorporate additional modules like Bluetooth integration. The SaX2 utility for monitor configuration was discontinued beginning with openSUSE 11.3. While the GTK interface was phased out starting from Leap 42.1, the ncurses and Qt interfaces continue to be supported.
AutoYaST
AutoYaST is an automation feature within YaST2 that utilizes XML configuration files to facilitate unattended installations and system setups.
WebYaST
WebYaST provides a browser-based interface enabling remote management of openSUSE systems, allowing administrators to perform updates, monitor system status, and execute shutdown commands remotely.
ZYpp package management
ZYpp (libzypp) functions as the underlying package management engine powering zypper, which is openSUSE’s default command-line tool for software installation and maintenance.
Build Service
The Open Build Service equips developers with a platform to build, release, and distribute software across multiple Linux distributions such as Mandriva, Ubuntu, Fedora, and Debian. This service simplifies packaging workflows and broadens software availability beyond openSUSE releases to various other distributions. It is released under the terms of the GNU GPLv2+ license.
Default use of Delta RPM
openSUSE defaults to using Delta RPMs for its updates. These packages contain only the incremental changes between installed versions and new releases, which minimizes bandwidth consumption and accelerates update processes—particularly beneficial for users with limited internet speeds.
KDE
SUSE has played a pivotal role in advancing the KDE project by contributing significantly to core components such as kdelibs, KDEBase, Kontact, and kdenetwork. Key initiatives include KNetworkManager, a front-end interface for NetworkManager, and Kickoff, a revamped application menu designed for KDE Plasma Desktop.
Between openSUSE Leap 42.1 and 15.0, the default Plasma 5 desktop environment featured a classic cascading Application Menu rather than the upstream Kickoff-inspired launcher. Starting with Leap 42.2, the KDE experience in openSUSE Leap has been based on long-term support versions of KDE Plasma. With Leap 15.1, the Kickoff-style application menu was reinstated as the default launcher.
GNOME
After Novell acquired Ximian, SUSE became an active contributor to GNOME by developing applications such as F-Spot, Evolution, and Banshee. Between openSUSE versions 10.2 and 11.4, the GNOME interface utilized the slab menu in place of the traditional double-panel bars; starting with version 12.1, it transitioned to the upstream GNOME Shell alongside the Fallback mode.
Beginning with openSUSE Leap 15.0, GNOME sessions default to running on Wayland, while alternative session options include GNOME Classic, GNOME on Xorg, and "GNOME SLE".
10.x series
The openSUSE Project's first stable release was SUSE Linux 10.0, launched on 6 October 2005. It was distributed both as a free downloadable ISO image and a commercial boxed edition, with certain software available exclusively in the retail package.
On 11 May 2006, SUSE Linux 10.1 was released, showcasing features such as Xgl, NetworkManager, AppArmor, and Xen virtualization.
The third release marked a rebranding to openSUSE 10.2 on 7 December 2006. Development efforts focused on redesigning KDE and GNOME menus, adopting ext3 as the standard file system, integrating support for internal Secure Digital card readers, enhancing power management capabilities to enable additional suspend states, and refining the package management system. Mozilla Firefox 2.0 was also included in this release.
openSUSE 10.3 arrived on 4 October 2007 with a revamped package management system featuring 1-Click-Install, legal MP3 playback provided by Fluendo, and faster boot performance.
11.x series
Released on 19 June 2008, openSUSE 11.0 included GNOME alongside two KDE versions (3.5.9 and 4.0.4). It was available in three free download options: a comprehensive installation DVD (containing GNOME, KDE 3, KDE SC 4) and two Live CDs (GNOME and KDE SC 4). The package management system saw significant speed improvements through ZYpp.
openSUSE 11.1 was introduced on 18 December 2008 with updated versions like GNOME 2.24.1, KDE Plasma 4.1.3 plus KDE 3.5.10, OpenOffice.org 3.0, VirtualBox 2.0.6, Compiz 0.7.8, Zypper 1.0.1, X.Org Server 7.4, and Linux kernel 2.6.27.7; it also became the first Evergreen supported release.
On 12 November 2009, openSUSE 11.2 was published featuring Plasma 4.3, GNOME 2.28, Mozilla Firefox 3.5, OpenOffice.org 3.1, enhanced social network integration tools, updated filesystems with Ext4 as default and Btrfs support, installer support for whole-disk encryption, major improvements to YaST and zypper utilities, as well as hybrid ISO images capable of booting from USB or CD-ROM.
openSUSE 11.3 debuted on 15 July 2010 with Plasma version 4.4.4, GNOME 2.30.1, Mozilla Firefox 3.6.6, OpenOffice.org 3.2.1, integration of SpiderOak cloud storage, Btrfs filesystem enhancements, inclusion of the LXDE desktop environment option, and an updated Linux kernel at version 2.6.34.
The finalization of openSUSE 11.4 occurred on 3 March with its release following on 10 March 2011; it featured Plasma version 4.6.0, GNOME version 2.32.1, Mozilla Firefox beta version 4 beta12, transitioned from OpenOffice.org to LibreOffice version 3.3.1, and upgraded the Linux kernel to version 2.6.37.
12.x series
Published on 16 November 2011, openSUSE 12.1 incorporated Plasma version 4.7, GNOME version 3.2, Firefox version 7.0.1, and Linux kernel version 3.1.0; it introduced Snapper—a sophisticated tool for managing Btrfs snapshots—and was the first release to enable systemd by default while retaining System V init as an option.
The launch of openSUSE 12.2 faced postponement from its original date of 11 July to finally arriving on 5 September 2012 due to stability concerns; this edition included Plasma version 4.8, GNOME version 3.4, Firefox version14 .0 .1 , Xfce version4 .10 , and adopted Plymouth for boot splash along with GRUB2 as the default bootloader.
openSUSE12 .3 was released punctually on13 March2013 , updating components such as Plasma version4 .10 , GNOME version3 .6 , Firefox version19 .0 , LibreOffice version3 .6 , removing SuSEconfig utility; additionally Live CD images were replaced by Live USB images accompanied by an Xfce-based rescue image for recovery purposes.
13.x series
The openSUSE 13.1 release arrived on 19 November 2013, introducing enhancements such as Plasma 4.11, GNOME 3.10, Firefox 25.0, LibreOffice 4.1, a Ruby-based YaST port, LightDM with a KDE greeter, and early Wayland integration within GNOME Shell and KDE Plasma Desktop. This version was designated as an Evergreen release, benefiting from community-driven updates for 18 months beyond the conclusion of SUSE's official support.
Following this, openSUSE 13.2 was launched on 4 November 2014, incorporating KDE Plasma 4.11, KDE Applications 4.14, GNOME 3.14.1, Firefox 33.0, and LibreOffice 4.3.2.2 among its updates.
Leap 42.x series
The Leap 42 series was developed by the openSUSE team using the foundation of SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES), with the version number "42" serving as a temporary numeric anomaly referencing the answer to life, the universe and everything. This numbering preceded the transition to the 15.X series.
Leap 42.2 featured KDE Plasma 5.8 LTS as its standard desktop environment.
Leap 15.x series
openSUSE Leap 15 is built upon [[SUSE Linux Enterprise|SUSE Linux Enterprise (SLE)], aligning its versioning with SLE releases. By default, Leap 15 employs the Linux kernel 4.12 LTS alongside KDE Plasma 5.12 LTS, allowing users to migrate seamlessly to the enterprise-grade SUSE Linux Enterprise 15 edition. The Leap 15.5 update, released on 7 June 2023, upgraded components to Linux kernel 5.14.21 and KDE Plasma 5.27 while introducing support for Python version 3.11. This is anticipated to be the second-to-last release in the Leap 15 series, with version 15.6 planned for launch on 12 June 2024.
Version history
From the introduction of Leap (post-13.2), major releases—such as version 15.0—are maintained for a minimum of three years (36 months), synchronized with SUSE Linux Enterprise's lifecycle timelines. Minor releases—like versions 15.5 and 15.6—are issued annually in parallel with SUSE Enterprise Service Packs; users are encouraged to upgrade within six months to ensure continued support lasting approximately eighteen months.
The Tumbleweed distribution follows a rolling update approach, requiring only frequent incremental updates and snapshots instead of full system upgrades.
Prior to the Leap series, Evergreen was a community-driven effort aimed at prolonging maintenance for selected openSUSE versions after their official end-of-life dates.
Between 2009 and 2014, openSUSE targeted new releases roughly every eight months. Versions ranging from 11.2 through 13.2 received critical patches covering two subsequent releases plus an additional two months, resulting in an overall support period of about eighteen months.
| Name | Version | Codename | Release date | End of life | Kernel version | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regular | Evergreen | |||||
| SUSE Linux | 10.0 | Prague | 2005-10-06 | 2007-11-30 | N/A | 2.6.13 |
| 10.1 | Agama Lizard | 2006-05-11 | 2008-05-31 | N/A | 2.6.16 | |
| openSUSE | 10.2 | Basilisk Lizard | 2006-12-07 | 2008-11-30 | N/A | 2.6.18 |
| 10.3 | N/A | 2007-10-04 | 2009-10-31 | N/A | 2.6.22 | |
| 11.0 | N/A | 2008-06-19 | 2010-06-26 | N/A | 2.6.25 | |
| 11.1 | N/A | 2008-12-18 | 2011-01-14 | 2012–04 | 2.6.27 | |
| 11.2 | Emerald | 2009-11-12 | 2011-05-12 | 2013–11 | 2.6.31 | |
| 11.3 | Teal | 2010-07-15 | 2012-01-16 | N/A | 2.6.34 | |
| 11.4 | Celadon | 2011-03-10 | 2012-11-05 | 2014-09 | 2.6.37 | |
| 12.1 | Asparagus | 2011-11-16 | 2013-05-15 | N/A | 3.1.0 | |
| 12.2 | Mantis | 2012-09-05 | 2014-01-15 | N/A | 3.4.6 | |
| 12.3 | Dartmouth | 2013-03-13 | 2015-01-01 | N/A | 3.7.10 | |
| 13.1 | Bottle | 2013-11-19 | 2016-02-03 | 2016-11 | 3.11.6 | |
| 13.2 | 'Harlequin' | '2014-11-04' | '2017-01-16' | 'N/A' | '3.16.6' | |
| openSUSE Leap | '42.1' | 'Malachite' | '2015-11-04' | '2017-05-17' | 'N/A' | '4.1.12' |
| '42.2' | 'N/A' | '2016-11-16' | '2018-01-26' | 'N/A' | '4.4' | |
| '42.3' | 'N/A' | '2017-07-26' | '2019-06-30' | 'N/A' | '4.4' | |
| '15.0' | 'N/A' | '2018-05-25' | '2019-12-03' | 'N/A' | '4.12' | |
| '15.1' | 'N/A' | '2019-05-22' | '2021-01-31' | 'N/A' | '4.12' | |
| '15.2' | 'N/A' | '2020-07-02' | '2021-12-31' | 'N/A' | '5.3.18' | |
| '15.3' | 'N/A' | '2021-06-02' | '2022-12-31' | 'N/A' | '5.3.18' | |
| '15.4' | 'N/A' | '2022-06-08' | '2023-12-31' | 'N/A' | '5.14.21' | |
| '15.5' | 'N/A' | '2023-06-07' | '2024-12–31' | 'N/A' | '5.14.21' | |
| '15.6' | 'N/A' | '2024–06–12' | '2025–12–31' | 'N/A' | '6.4' | |
| '16.0' | 'N/A' | '2025–10' | 'TBD' | 'N/A' | 'TBD' | |
| openSUSE Slowroll | "Rolling" | "N/A" | "2023–06" | "Rolling" | "N/A" | "?" |
| openSUSE Tumbleweed | "Rolling" | "N/A" | "2014–11" | "Rolling" | "N/A" | "Latest stable" |
Historic (1994-2005)
| Project | Version | Release date | Support end date | Linux kernel version |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S.u.S.E. Linux (Slackware-based) | 4/94 | 1994-03-29 | Template:Dunno | 1.0 |
| 7/94 | 1994-07 | Template:Dunno | 1.0.9 | |
| 11/94 | 1994-11 | Template:Dunno | 1.1.62 | |
| 4/95 | 1995-04 | Template:Dunno | 1.2.9 | |
| 8/95 | 1995-08 | Template:Dunno | 1.1.12 | |
| 11/95 | 1995-11 | Template:Dunno | 1.2.13 | |
| S.u.S.E. Linux (jurix-based) | 4.2 | 1996-05 | Template:Dunno | 2.0.0 |
| 4.3 | 1996-09 | Template:Dunno | 2.0.18 | |
| 4.4 | 1997-04 | Template:Dunno | 2.0.24 | |
| 4.4.1 | 1997-04-24 | Template:Dunno | 2.0.28 | |
| 5.0 | 1997-07 | Template:Dunno | 2.0.30 | |
| 5.1 | 1997-10 | Template:Dunno | 2.0.32 | |
| 5.2 | 1998-03-23 | 2000 | 2.0.33 | |
| 5.3 | 1998-09-10 | 2000 | 2.0.35 | |
| SuSE Linux | 6.0 | 1998-12-21 | 2001-03-19 | 2.0.36 |
| 6.1 | 1999-04-07 | 2.2.6 | ||
| 6.2 | 1999-08-12 | 2.2.10 | ||
| 6.3 | 1999-11-25 | 2001-12-10 | 2.2.13 | |
| 6.4 | 2000-03-09 | 2002-06-17 | 2.2.14 | |
| 7.0 | 2000-09-27 | 2002-11-04 | 2.2.16 | |
| 7.1 | 2001-04-21 | 2003-05-16 | 2.2.18 / 2.4.0 | |
| 7.2 | 2001-06-15 | 2003-10-01 | 2.2.19 / 2.4.4 | |
| 7.3 | 2001-10-13 | 2003-12-15 | 2.4.9 | |
| 8.0 | 2002-04-22 | 2004-06-30 | 2.4.18 | |
| 8.1 | 2002-09-30 | 2005-01-31 | 2.4.19 | |
| 8.2 | 2003-04-07 | 2005-07-14 | 2.4.20 | |
| 9.0 | 2003-10-24 | 2005-12-15 | 2.4.21 / 2.6 test | |
| 9.1 | 2004-05-06 | 2006-06-21 | 2.6.4 | |
| 9.2 | 2004-10-22 | 2006-11-21 | 2.6.8 | |
| 9.3 | 2005-04-20 | 2007-06-18 | 2.6.11 |
Derivatives
openSUSE has served as the foundation for multiple forks and derivatives, such as SUPER, SLICK Linux, FyreLinux, Gibux (employed by the Turkish Revenue Administration), Lietukas Linux, Nelson GNU/Linux-libre, Edu Li-f-E, Linux Kamarada, and GeckoLinux.
Reception
Jesse Smith from DistroWatch Weekly commended openSUSE Leap 15.0 for its enhanced system installer that facilitates easier setup for newcomers but pointed out limitations including restricted media compatibility and issues with sluggish startup and shutdown performance.
See also
External links
- Official website
- openSUSE Roadmap (schedule of current and future releases)
- openSUSE on DistroWatch