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How to install OpenSUSE Leap 42.1

To Install Open SUSE Leap 42.1

OpenSUSE Leap is a hybrid type of Linux distribution. Leap uses source from SUSE Linux Enterprise (SLE), which gives Leap a level of stability. It unites with other community developments to provide a stable Linux experience. In this manual we will learn how to install OpenSUSE Leap.

Boot the OpenSUSE into a DVD or Pendrive by ISO image file.

Select Installation interface to start the installation of OpenSUSE.

Select the preferred language and keyboard layout. Then click Next.

Now start configuring the network. Select the network and click edit.

Enter IP address, Hostname, gateway and click next.

Again enter the host name, domain name and the server details.


Now lets begin the partitioning. Click Create partitions setup to proceed further.

To perform manual partitioning, select custom partitioning.

Choose the disk to be partitioned and click Add partition.

Choose the partition type and click Next.

Now enter the size of the partition as required.

Choose the mounting and formatting options and click Finish.

In the same way, create swap and boot partitions.


To set the Time zone and region, click on Other settings to change the time and date settings.



If you require the additional products, select it or else skip with next.

Choose the type of Desktop environment and hit next.

Create new user and password for login credential.

Trigger the Install button to start the installation process.


Choose the Details tab to view the installation information.

Now the installation is successfully completed. Click OpenSUSE Leap 42.1 to open it.


Tag : OpenSUSE - Leap
FAQ
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Why did SUSE start the openSUSE project?
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openSUSE Linux is known for its innovation and ease of use and is one of the most popular Linux distributions available today. openSUSE Linux users have asked for greater opportunities to collaborate on the testing, design, and integration of new OpenSUSE features.
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What is the security update lifecycle for openSUSE?
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View Leap portal for more information as the release cycle has no consistent cycle.
Q
What is the default desktop of openSUSE - GNOME or KDE?
A
openSUSE supports a number of popular desktop environments, including GNOME and KDE. During installation from DVD, the user is asked to choose among GNOME, KDE, XFCE, LXDE, and other common environments. KDE is the default environment beginning from openSUSE 11.2. The two most common desktop environments are KDE and GNOME. Both desktop environments are mature and feature-rich, which one a user chooses is a question of personal taste.
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What are the goals of the openSUSE project?
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The openSUSE project has three main goals:
1. Make openSUSE the easiest Linux for anyone to obtain and the most widely used Linux distribution
2.Leverage open source collaboration to make openSUSE the world's most usable Linux distribution and desktop environment for new and experienced Linux users
3. Dramatically simplify and open the development and packaging processes to make openSUSE the platform of choice for Linux developers and software vendors
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What is the relationship of the openSUSE project to SUSE?
A
The openSUSE project is sponsored by SUSE, which contributes significant engineering, management, and infrastructure resources. The openSUSE operating system and associated open source applications are used by SUSE as the basis for its fully supported and hardened enterprise Linux offerings.