15 or 20 years ago Suse Linux was huge in the German speaking linux community. Almost every German linux user started with Suse back then (Suse Linux later became openSuse). The reason it was so widespread was because of magazines. Suse Linux was often included as a CD. Unfortunately, it has lost popularity over the years because of bad marketing. OpenSuse is still one of the most stable and innovative distributions.
I left linux around a year ago since there are no open source equivalents of a number of programs I need for work, but I still keep up on distro reviews. You're really good at this! Great delivery, no lulls, nice job. Have a subscribe.
ask for backup? use ext4 and open windows, run drive snapshot exe 1.48. and take backup. if use btrfs, backup file will be too big size. in ext4, thos program make good compress.
@@unixpert321 If you mean backing up on linux, yes, you might be right. But I have never taken a backup of the linux partition while using linux. because i'm using dual boot and i'm using a windows application ("Drive Snapshot" by Tom Ehlert) as a backup program. In this case, the ext4 system allows me to produce a file that takes up less space.
You can switch Leap to the latest KDE. Just add OBS repositories and do a vendor change (you have to do it in terminal first and then again through YAST) Check the wiki for instructions. I'm running 15.2 with latest rolling Plasma 5.19.4 right now and it works great.
Very nice video. Plenty of features demo'd not seen elsewhere. Re the Flatpak directory, am speculating but may be to support using KDE Discovery for Flatpak management. Re Gnome versions, just like how you found and installed Packman, you can add special Gnome repos with later package versions. openSUSE default install is nearly always current stable, but many people prefer a bit later at a small increased risk of instability.
Excellent video!! I have been using leap for a few days and love it. Are there known issues with btrfs I stead of using ext4? I'd like to use btrfs but am concerned regarding compatibility and reliability issues with files and software.
I've had weird issues with btrfs that I haven't had with ext4, so for a desktop workstation I usually go with ext4. Btrfs is great though for servers where the ability to easily and quickly roll back an update is more important.
I like a lot about openSUSE as well... but, for me, it would always come back to how simple and quick it is to update. I have tried Tumbleweed and the updates killed me. I have now installed Leap and I'll be watching how the updates go here :) For some reason, living in Australia, it doesn't set me up with a mirror that gives me good download rates. And damned if I know how to change them or fix this issue lol. Out internet over here is bad enough, but if updates are 'large' then I do need download rates closer to 5 Mbps rather than in the Kbps range lol. As you said though, this is a really professional distro that does a LOT right. Thanks for your work, Tyler :)
LEAP updates only patch your system. Tumbleweed updates re-install big pieces of your system. Although Mirrorbrain technology should automatically find the fastest repos when you update, you can override by specifying a server address.
@@tonysu208 Do you have a link to show how to do this? My nearest mirror is Taiwan, not sure if that is what Mirrorbrain chose though. Europe and US, and even Asia is pretty decent for repo mirrors... we poor Aussies are out 'in the sticks' lol.
I'm using tumbleweed on my old hp g6 laptop. It's stable as heck. Though I wish I had a different environment (currently running gnome) I miss having the ability to click each running app instead of pressing the tab button and then switching
openSUSE supports installing multiple Desktop environments side by side, even those with dissimilar architectures if you have enough disk space. You can then switch between Desktops or even mix and match apps from different Desktops if you wish. Ask questions at the Technical Help Forums if you're unsure of something.
Okay so I switch to kde leap but I couldn't get the apps running I did follow the steps on the video but the apps wouldn't load.... So reinstall leap with gnome and its runs great but I wonder what was the issue :/
Sometimes I had problems with HP on network, cabled always worked out of the box though. What helped to setup network printers, if hplip didn't work, was going for the cups web interface directly
The only issue I've had with OpenSUSE so far is with my new laptop. I'm still investigating, but Secure Boot doesn't play nice with Virtual Box. Apparently I need to sign the Virtual Box kernel modules or disable secure boot. Plus I've noticed there are issues with Musescore due to the fact that it was complied with an older version of QT libraries. Looks like that can be fixed if I compile it from the source or use their generic install package. Not bad considering I've used OpenSuse since the 10.x days. Even switching from single to dual displays is painless.
Sounds like you installed Virtual box from the Oracle website. Two possible solutions 1. Install VirtualBox pre-compiled from the openSUSE repos instead. 2 There is a relatively recent discussion in the Virtaluzation Forum at the Technical Help Forums on signing your modules. Recommend first option as easiest and most stable long term solution.
When you install apps from the openSUSE repos, ordinarily you shouldn't run into problems like you describe. Post a detailed question at the Technical Help Forums for others to look at your problem.
Does anyone have internet issues with openSuse on installation? I always have issues setting it up once I've installed it. I used openSuse for years and like it except I still have the same internet issue recently when I installed it as I had years ago. Different laptops same problem. As I can't be bothered going through the process of setting it up I instantly installed Linux Mint again. OpenSuse is the only distro I have trouble with the internet once installed.
LEAP not likely doing anything different than most distros re networking. Drivers are what you'll find distributed in the kernel. Default network management is Network Manager. Both aren't likely altered in any relevant way.
You have to use the cable of internet during installation then the network will be work if you want to use the WiFi go to the network settings and add the name of the network and the password. But defore that disable the kdewallet
I did notice that my internet was noticeably slower than on an Mx Linux VMware that I was running with kvm on the opensuse 15.2 host. No idea how that makes sense but sues was a lot slower
I've been a long time OPENSUSE dabbler. I have always loved OPENSUSE. But, for some strange reason - it breaks frequently during upgrades. I haven't figured out - If I'm causing this or its just inherent. I think I update more often than not thru the zypper "dup" command or some similar distro upgrade command. And then bam.... it won't boot. Maybe I should just use the built in YAST upgrade tools. But - either way OPENSUSE - is built and supported by one of the biggest LINUX companies. Cheers.
did u realize that opening the browser takes ages ? that is a hostname issue ... if you correct this in yast, the browser will open as fast as you would think it does. has been an issue eversince ...
Linux Mint and openSuse are two of the best distros out there.
the best linux youtuber rn. i watch all distro vids
Glad you're enjoying things! (:
15 or 20 years ago Suse Linux was huge in the German speaking linux community. Almost every German linux user started with Suse back then (Suse Linux later became openSuse). The reason it was so widespread was because of magazines. Suse Linux was often included as a CD. Unfortunately, it has lost popularity over the years because of bad marketing. OpenSuse is still one of the most stable and innovative distributions.
I left linux around a year ago since there are no open source equivalents of a number of programs I need for work, but I still keep up on distro reviews. You're really good at this! Great delivery, no lulls, nice job. Have a subscribe.
I'm switched from ubuntu to leap 15.2. Never look back. 👌🏻
Are you using btrfs? If so how do you like it?
ask for backup?
use ext4 and open windows, run drive snapshot exe 1.48. and take backup. if use btrfs, backup file will be too big size. in ext4, thos program make good compress.
@@GOOGUSER-j6l I thought btrfs snapshots were smaller?
@@unixpert321 If you mean backing up on linux, yes, you might be right.
But I have never taken a backup of the linux partition while using linux. because i'm using dual boot and i'm using a windows application ("Drive Snapshot" by Tom Ehlert) as a backup program. In this case, the ext4 system allows me to produce a file that takes up less space.
I am with you
Hi Tyler I like you videos please give us more about OpenSUSE thank you
Thank you, Tyler. Yes, that installer is impressive. It's as if Debian based systems had Synaptic as part of the installer.
A fully comprehensive review,well done. Its a great release as well.
*except when it does not work.*
Permission to access 'packman.inode.at/suse/openSUSE_Leap_15.2/repodata/repomd.xml' denied.
This was well informed, interesting and Unbiased. Many Thanks: Subscribed.
As Leap user I found this most useful. A great review. Thank You.
I enjoy your videos. Keep up the good work.
Excellent review. Would love to see a follow-up!😀
I was so impressed with the openSuse Tumbleweed GNOME environment that I removed Pop_OS! just to have it.
cool
You can switch Leap to the latest KDE. Just add OBS repositories and do a vendor change (you have to do it in terminal first and then again through YAST) Check the wiki for instructions. I'm running 15.2 with latest rolling Plasma 5.19.4 right now and it works great.
Tyler what's the name of the theme you're using ? It looks nice !
mac os wallpapers! 😎👍🏻
p.s. great videos!
Very nice video. Plenty of features demo'd not seen elsewhere.
Re the Flatpak directory, am speculating but may be to support using KDE Discovery for Flatpak management.
Re Gnome versions, just like how you found and installed Packman, you can add special Gnome repos with later package versions. openSUSE default install is nearly always current stable, but many people prefer a bit later at a small increased risk of instability.
Hi Tyler, what's Linux distribution do you use by default?
Excellent video!! I have been using leap for a few days and love it. Are there known issues with btrfs I stead of using ext4? I'd like to use btrfs but am concerned regarding compatibility and reliability issues with files and software.
I've had weird issues with btrfs that I haven't had with ext4, so for a desktop workstation I usually go with ext4. Btrfs is great though for servers where the ability to easily and quickly roll back an update is more important.
So this is you using openSUSE Leap 15.2 Xfce in a VM that’s running on openSUSE Leap 15.2 KDE?
I like a lot about openSUSE as well... but, for me, it would always come back to how simple and quick it is to update. I have tried Tumbleweed and the updates killed me. I have now installed Leap and I'll be watching how the updates go here :) For some reason, living in Australia, it doesn't set me up with a mirror that gives me good download rates. And damned if I know how to change them or fix this issue lol. Out internet over here is bad enough, but if updates are 'large' then I do need download rates closer to 5 Mbps rather than in the Kbps range lol. As you said though, this is a really professional distro that does a LOT right. Thanks for your work, Tyler :)
I included the packman repo switch in this because I remember you mentioning it in the first video (:
@@TylersTechNow Guilty as charged :)
LEAP updates only patch your system.
Tumbleweed updates re-install big pieces of your system.
Although Mirrorbrain technology should automatically find the fastest repos when you update, you can override by specifying a server address.
@@tonysu208 Do you have a link to show how to do this? My nearest mirror is Taiwan, not sure if that is what Mirrorbrain chose though. Europe and US, and even Asia is pretty decent for repo mirrors... we poor Aussies are out 'in the sticks' lol.
Where can I find your desktop config?
SuSE was all about KDE for me. Maybe IceWM in a pinch.
Have you reviewed any BSDs?
Where to get that Wallpaper,Please tell me.
I'm using tumbleweed on my old hp g6 laptop. It's stable as heck. Though I wish I had a different environment (currently running gnome) I miss having the ability to click each running app instead of pressing the tab button and then switching
openSUSE supports installing multiple Desktop environments side by side, even those with dissimilar architectures if you have enough disk space. You can then switch between Desktops or even mix and match apps from different Desktops if you wish. Ask questions at the Technical Help Forums if you're unsure of something.
When using kde widget " folder view" open applications do not work anymore in 15.2 when using custom location !?
im considering to switch to openSUSE.
Do older laptops suffer from wifi problems in openSUSE like they suffer in Ubuntu ?
Let's be honest... Most of us are here for the big sur wallpaper... Have a link to that?
Also... Great video
all of us
Okay so I switch to kde leap but I couldn't get the apps running I did follow the steps on the video but the apps wouldn't load.... So reinstall leap with gnome and its runs great but I wonder what was the issue :/
What kde theme u used?
what icon pack is that?
Arc
@@TylersTechNow thanks man, keep up the work
Tyler!! Because of you I realized windows bad linux good.. (Also which distro were you using while recording ??)
Second this. Would like to know as well
Already tried, constitutes no #scure boot nor plans to implement this.
Do the codecs work on Leap to watch movies in different formats?
Yes. Use pakman repo.
read the wiki
How was your experience with printing? I tried using OpenSuse 15.2 beta with my HP network printer, but I wasn't able to set it up.
Hi JAwuku, All you have to do is install hplip from yast software manager
Sometimes I had problems with HP on network, cabled always worked out of the box though. What helped to setup network printers, if hplip didn't work, was going for the cups web interface directly
The only issue I've had with OpenSUSE so far is with my new laptop. I'm still investigating, but Secure Boot doesn't play nice with Virtual Box. Apparently I need to sign the Virtual Box kernel modules or disable secure boot. Plus I've noticed there are issues with Musescore due to the fact that it was complied with an older version of QT libraries. Looks like that can be fixed if I compile it from the source or use their generic install package. Not bad considering I've used OpenSuse since the 10.x days. Even switching from single to dual displays is painless.
Sounds like you installed Virtual box from the Oracle website. Two possible solutions
1. Install VirtualBox pre-compiled from the openSUSE repos instead.
2 There is a relatively recent discussion in the Virtaluzation Forum at the Technical Help Forums on signing your modules.
Recommend first option as easiest and most stable long term solution.
When you install apps from the openSUSE repos, ordinarily you shouldn't run into problems like you describe. Post a detailed question at the Technical Help Forums for others to look at your problem.
Does anyone have internet issues with openSuse on installation? I always have issues setting it up once I've installed it. I used openSuse for years and like it except I still have the same internet issue recently when I installed it as I had years ago. Different laptops same problem. As I can't be bothered going through the process of setting it up I instantly installed Linux Mint again. OpenSuse is the only distro I have trouble with the internet once installed.
LEAP not likely doing anything different than most distros re networking. Drivers are what you'll find distributed in the kernel. Default network management is Network Manager. Both aren't likely altered in any relevant way.
You have to use the cable of internet during installation then the network will be work if you want to use the WiFi go to the network settings and add the name of the network and the password. But defore that disable the kdewallet
I did notice that my internet was noticeably slower than on an Mx Linux VMware that I was running with kvm on the opensuse 15.2 host. No idea how that makes sense but sues was a lot slower
I've been a long time OPENSUSE dabbler. I have always loved OPENSUSE. But, for some strange reason - it breaks frequently during upgrades. I haven't figured out - If I'm causing this or its just inherent. I think I update more often than not thru the zypper "dup" command or some similar distro upgrade command. And then bam.... it won't boot. Maybe I should just use the built in YAST upgrade tools. But - either way OPENSUSE - is built and supported by one of the biggest LINUX companies. Cheers.
did u realize that opening the browser takes ages ? that is a hostname issue ... if you correct this in yast, the browser will open as fast as you would think it does. has been an issue eversince ...
how do i do that?
Help! I have Opensuse leap rolling kde on my computer. Sound works fine. But notifications sound is not working, no sound. How to fix it?
fare goooood
Final fawts, innit
Is it?
I live in the U.K...and i don't understand ,"why do you have a cap?"...it is not so cold..if u live in Russia?!!..then wht?...
*Why, oh why did SuSE add top level YAST-cmd menu items for EVERYTHING?*
Why, oh why stop updating Leap 15.1 *WITH NO WARNING or NOTICE?*
It would be lovely if you talk REAL English instead of that kind of dialect at full speed.