openSUSE
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openSUSE[5] ( /ˌoʊpənˈsuːzə/) is a free and open-source Linux distribution developed by the openSUSE project. It is offered in two main variations: Tumbleweed, an upstream rolling release distribution, and Leap, a stable release distribution which is sourced from SUSE Linux Enterprise.[6]
It has been suggested that SUSE Linux be merged into this article. (Discuss) Proposed since November 2023. |
Developer | openSUSE Project |
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OS family | Linux (Unix-like) |
Working state | Current |
Source model | Open source |
Initial release | March 1994; 30 years ago (1994-03) (as SUSE Linux) December 7, 2006; 17 years ago (2006-12-07) (as openSUSE)[1] |
Latest release | 15.5[2] / 7 June 2023; 10 months ago (7 June 2023) |
Repository | build.opensuse.org |
Marketing target | Desktop, workstation, server, development |
Available in | English, German, Russian, Italian, Portuguese and many others[3] |
Update method |
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Package manager | |
Platforms | |
Kernel type | Monolithic (Linux) |
Userland | GNU |
Default user interface | Selection at install:
Also available at install: |
License | Free software licenses (mainly GNU GPL) |
Official website | www |
The openSUSE project is sponsored by SUSE of Germany; the company released the first version of SUSE Linux in 1994. Its development was opened up to the community in 2005, which marked the creation of openSUSE.[7] The focus of the developers is on creating a stable and user-friendly RPM-based operating system with a large target group for workstations and servers.[8]
Additionally, the project creates a variety of related tools, such as YaST, Open Build Service, openQA, Snapper, Portus, KIWI, and OSEM.