openSUSE is a popular Linux distribution that is developed by the openSUSE Project. It’s known for being stable, versatile, and providing cutting-edge software. There are two main branches of openSUSE:
- Target audience: Users who prefer stability and enterprise-grade software.
- Features: Based on the SUSE Linux Enterprise (SLE) codebase, it offers long-term support, making it suitable for production environments or users who prioritize stability over having the latest features.
- Release model: Leap follows a point release model, meaning that new versions are released periodically, with each version being supported for about 18 months.
- Target audience: Users who prefer bleeding-edge software and frequent updates.
- Features: A rolling release distribution that provides the latest versions of software and packages as soon as they are stable. It’s more suited for developers, contributors, or users who like to stay on the cutting edge of technology.
- Release model: As a rolling release, there are no fixed versions. Updates come continuously.
- YaST (Yet another Setup Tool): A powerful configuration and management tool that allows users to easily manage software, hardware, system settings, and network configurations.
- Zypper: A command-line package manager that is known for its efficiency in managing RPM packages.
- Btrfs filesystem: openSUSE is one of the first major distributions to adopt Btrfs by default, offering advanced features like snapshots, which can be rolled back if something goes wrong.
- Support for multiple desktop environments: Including KDE Plasma, GNOME, XFCE, and others.
- Leap is ideal for servers, enterprises, and users who want a rock-solid system.
- Tumbleweed is ideal for developers, enthusiasts, or users who want to experiment with the latest technologies.
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