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Based OnSLS>Slackware>Jurix>SuSE Linux
Default Desktop EnvironmentPlasma, GNOME, Xfce, LXQT, NONE
Package Managerrpm with zypper
Init-SystemSystemd
Release SchedulePoint (1 year minor releases, 3 years major releases)
OS FamilyGNU/Linux
Main UsageDesktop, Free alternative to SLE
OriginGermany
Official Supported Architecturesamd64, ppc64, arm64, s390x
Release TypeBinary
Initial Release2006
Pros
Pro Tumbleweed gives you a rolling release
This is without the DIY from scratch Arch will force you through.
Know any positive aspects of this option?
Cons
Con Not rolling release
This means that the system has to perform a full system update from time to time, which is known to break things in applications downloaded from outside the official repos.
Know any negative aspects of this option?
Recommendations
openSUSE
Recommended 6 years ago
I am using OpenSUSE seven years ago, after trying others like Limux Mint, Mandrake, Ubuntu and derivates. However, OpenSUSE has a flexibility and stability without rivals. Moreover, YaST is the one and unique tool that let user forget about the command line for any kink of configurations. I do not recommend...
Pro
Very stablePro
Easily get packages from other sourcesPro
Extremely reliablePro
One-Click installPro
Easy installation and administrationPro
FlexibilityopenSUSE
2 years ago
The installation process is not straightforward and not as simple as others. For example, others are more graphical, and you are able to select partitions, but Open SUSE has an older style which could confuse a modern user. I'll recommend you install it on a spare device and not your main device because...
Con
Installation is old school style not easy to understand Con
Startup takes a long timePro
Built-in driversPro
Outstanding community supportCon
Old kernel by the Leap versionCon
Not rolling releaseopenSUSE
Recommended 3 years ago
Very early recognise Suse as best choice since end of 199x. As server as well desktop. Tried Fedora RH, Ubuntu, and many small foot print distributions, too. Soon in continuity with Novell Netware accepted Novell Suse Enterprise and OES , as well Novell Suse Desktop. Novell Suse Desktop later replaced with...
Pro
Very stablePro
Extremely reliablePro
Convenient package management with ZypperPro
One-Click installPro
Probably the best KDE desktop experiencePro
Easy installation and administrationPro
Updates are excellentPro
Version upgrades are also great and well documentedCon
Unlike other distribution many media formats missing from base installation due to the right violationsPro
FlexibilityPro
Supports RPM packagesComments
Flagged Pros + Cons
Pro "Tumbleweed" Rolling Release
Regular and easy upgrades to stable and well tested software.
Con Security
Security is lowered while packages are still unreleased and being tested