openSUSE
openSUSE ( /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.
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| Developer | openSUSE Project |
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| OS family | Linux (Unix-like) |
| Working state | Current |
| Source model | Open source |
| Initial release | March 1994 (as SUSE Linux) December 7, 2006 (as openSUSE) |
| Latest release | 15.5 / 7 June 2023 |
| Repository | build.opensuse.org |
| Marketing target | Desktop, workstation, server, development |
| Available in | English, German, Russian, Italian, Portuguese and many others |
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| Kernel type | Monolithic (Linux) |
| Userland | GNU |
| Default user interface | Selection at install:
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| 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. 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.
Additionally, the project creates a variety of related tools, such as YaST, Open Build Service, openQA, Snapper, Machinery, Portus, KIWI, and OSEM.