Tumbleweed Monthly Update - November 2024 This month, the rolling-release continues to shine as a well-oiled machine. November brings key updates for Mesa, gtk4, php8, postgresql17 and more. Alongside these key updates, important security fixes arrived for mozjs128, postgresql, Firefox, and OpenSC, which resolved several CVEs to help bolster your system’s resilience. The fresh design introduced...

Upgrading to Leap Micro 6.1 Beta with opensuse-migration-tool Leap Micro 6.1 Beta was released last Wednesday. Images can be found at get.opensuse.org As this is mostly a rebrand of SUSE Linux Enterprise Micro 6.1, unless some serious issues are found, users can expect a quick transition to RC and GA next week. We’re introducing a new migration tool...

openSUSE Empowers Creative Professionals Creative professionals exploring alternatives that allow them to continue working without investing in costly new hardware and software upgrades can look at Linux as the end of Windows 10 approaches. Distributions and flavors like openSUSE’s Tumbleweed, Leap, Slowroll, Kalpa and Aeon and other Linux distributions offer an excellent platform for...

Leap Micro 6.1 Release Candidate Release Candidate images of Leap Micro 6.1 can be found at get.opensuse.org. At this point we’re only awaiting confirmation of the Leap Micro 6.1 maintenance setup prior making an official release; hopefully coming later this week. Please be aware that the release of Leap Micro 6.1 means the end of...

Leap Micro 6.1 Officially Released The openSUSE community is excited to announce the official release of Leap Micro 6.1. Leap Micro continues its alignment with SUSE Linux Enterprise Micro, ensuring robust container and virtual machine hosting capabilities. The release has a new opensuse-migration-tool, whic simplifies upgrades for smoother transitions between releases. Some enhanced features include...

GPU Switching: A Multi-GPU Game Changer Users of openSUSE can now rely on the built-in switcherooctl tool for GPU switching, which is already integrated into our distributions with major desktop environments like GNOME and KDE Plasma. This is a game changer because it eliminates the need for additional tools and simplifies multi-GPU management while enhancing compatibility...

Linux, openSUSE ready for Everyday Users Most people don’t give much thought to their operating system, but with Windows 10 support ending in October 2025, many will start searching for alternatives that keep them secure without spending more than $100 for a software upgrade or on hardware that still works perfectly. User-friendly Linux distribution like openSUSE...

Choosing Better Alternatives Amid Confusing Policies A recent back-and-forth on Windows 11’s hardware requirements and the end-of-life timeline for Windows 10 leaves millions of users frustrated and uncertain about their next steps. With millions of PCs being labeled by mainstream media as becoming obsolete and potential extended security updates costing users even more, the need for...

Cheers to 5 Years of openSUSE Bar The openSUSE community will celebrate the 5-year anniversary of the openSUSE Bar on Dec. 19. Join people in the bar and celebrate this social space where open-source enthusiasts, developers and like minded individuals can come together to discuss open source and other topics. The bar has become more than just...

Leap 15.5 Nears End of Life The release of Leap 15.6 on June 12 set in motion the End of Life for maintenance and security for Leap 15.5, which will happen at the end of December. Users should upgrade to openSUSE Leap 15.6 to continue to receive security and maintenance updates. Leap versions have a six-month...

New Package Management Tool Debuts YQPkg, a promising new package management tool for openSUSE, is preparing to make waves in the Linux community. Designed as a standalone GUI, the software package offers a lightweight, intuitive alternative to traditional tools like YaST for users of openSUSE distributions. YQPkg provides a glimpse into the future of package...

Board Election Schedule Revised Members of the openSUSE Election Committee have provided an update regarding this year’s Board election. This election will fill three board seats. All eligible openSUSE members are encouraged to participate in shaping the future of the project. The nomination process, originally scheduled for completion in December, has been extended due...

Tumbleweed Monthly Update - December 2024 Tumbleweed continues to exemplify a solid rolling release and December 2024 wraps up a year of several snapshots and large array of updates! KDE Gear 24.12 improves app usability, SQLite introduces innovative query features and snapshots brought critical patches across various packages for enhanced security. These updates not only strengthen...

New Year Starts with Slowroll Version Bump The openSUSE Slowroll community has welcomed the January version bump that was completed recently. Slowroll’s snapshots mark the beginning of fresh updates with the initial updates now accessible on mirrors globally. This month’s bump comes a day early to avoid interruptions caused by routine maintenance on critical infrastructure. Updates are...

LXQt Wayland support is now here With the release of LXQt 2.1, we are pleased to announce the availability of Wayland compatibility for LXQt within Tumbleweed. This support is to be considered experimental at this point, and for most users, is likely not ready for daily driving. LXQt, unlike many other desktop environments, does not provide...

OpenVINO with Generative AI The openSUSE Innovator initiative and the Intel Innovator program play a crucial role in ensuring that the openVINO repository remains up to date for the openSUSE Linux distribution community, which I continually to strive to help. OpenVINO (Open Visual Inference and Neural Network Optimization) is one of the most crucial...

Gaming on Linux, How openSUSE Stacks Up for Gamers Millions of gamers are facing a critical decision; upgrade their operating system, invest in new hardware or explore alternatives like Linux with the end of Windows 10 support in October next year. The good news is that gaming on Linux has never been better, and openSUSE is a powerful and...

openSUSE Board Elections Update Members of the openSUSE Election Committee have informed the project that Board elections are underway. Four candidates are running for three open seats. The final candidate list is: Chuck Payne Ish Sookun Jeff Mahoney Rachel Schrader Key Dates Jan. 19, 2025: Voting opens Feb. 2, 2025: Voting closes Feb. 3,...

Submit a Presentation for the openSUSE Conference The call for papers for openSUSE Conference 2025 is open. The conference is scheduled to take place June 26 to 28 in Nuremberg, Germany. Until April 30, people can submit proposals for a talk or workshop to share insights and their expertise. People have 97 days to submit a talk...

Tumbleweed Monthly Update - January 2025 Tumbleweed remains a strong example of a reliable rolling release as we step into 2025. This month delivered multiple snapshots and a wide range of updates! Two much anticipated major version updates arrived in snapshots this month; GIMP’s release candidate is giving users a good look into the 3.0 version...