Overview

openSUSE is a free and open-source Linux distribution sponsored by SUSE, one of the oldest Linux companies. It offers two main variants: Tumbleweed (a rolling release with the latest packages) and Leap (a stable release sourced from SUSE Linux Enterprise). openSUSE is known for its powerful system administration tools and commitment to both cutting-edge and stable deployment models.

Key Features

• YaST Configuration Tool: Comprehensive system administration tool with GUI and text interfaces for managing every aspect of the OS
• Tumbleweed + Leap: Dual-release model: rolling (Tumbleweed) for bleeding-edge users and fixed-release (Leap) for stability
• Open Build Service: Full distributed build platform for compiling packages across multiple distributions and architectures
• Snapper + Btrfs: Integrated filesystem snapshot management with automatic rollback capability via Snapper and Btrfs subvolumes

Platforms

x86-64, AArch64, ARMv6/ARMv7, RISC-V, PowerPC, s390x

Licence

Free software licenses (mainly GNU GPL)

Website

opensuse.org