Category: Open Suse

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Slowroll October Update Moves the Base Forward After Repository Fixes

A package conflict during Friday’s Slowroll October update needs a timestamp as well as an error message. The base moved from Tumbleweed snapshot 20260901 to 20261001, but publishing briefly got ahead of the repositories. By Saturday morning, the maintainer had reported the Packman rebuild complete. What happened during the rollout…
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ZUPT Brings Post-Quantum Backup Support to openSUSE Factory

An encrypted archive can sit on a shelf for years. That long life is why the ZUPT backup tool’s arrival in openSUSE Factory is interesting. OpenSUSE announced the acceptance on October 4. The tool brings compression, integrity checks and hybrid post-quantum encryption into the same package. What the ZUPT backup…
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openSUSE Tumbleweed Update Brings Flatpak and VirtualBox Fixes

The latest openSUSE Tumbleweed update brings newer Flatpak and VirtualBox packages, alongside media and command-line changes. The release team’s October 2 report covers three snapshots: 20260924, 20260929 and 20260930. For desktop users, the useful distinction is between packages that have shipped and changes still undergoing testing. What the Tumbleweed update…
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openSUSE Leap 16.1 RC Adds Immutable Mode for Testers

openSUSE Leap 16.1 has reached the release candidate stage, and its biggest change is ready for hands-on testing. In a September 28 announcement, the project invited users to try a new Immutable Mode before the final release. The option brings transactional updates and a read-only root filesystem to the standard…
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How to Add the Packman Repository on openSUSE

openSUSE is a versatile and powerful Linux distribution, and one of its strengths lies in its package management system. The Packman repository is a third-party repository that provides additional software packages and multimedia codecs that are not included in the default openSUSE repositories due to legal or patent issues. Furthermore,…
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How to Fix OpenSUSE Yast Errors

YaST is a graphical system administration tool for OpenSUSE. It is used to install, configure, and manage software, hardware, and services on OpenSUSE systems. However, even the most powerful tools can sometimes experience errors. In this guide, we will walk you through the steps to troubleshoot and fix OpenSUSE Yast…
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What to do if GRUB 2 Boot Loader Fails to Load in OpenSUSE

What is GRUB 2 Boot Loader in OpenSUSE Linux GRUB 2 is a boot loader used in OpenSUSE Linux that is responsible for loading the operating system kernel into the computer’s memory. It is the first program that runs when a computer is turned on, and it is responsible for…
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OpenSUSE Linux Audio not Working

If you are experiencing audio issues on OpenSUSE Linux, there are several potential fixes you can try. This will open the PulseAudio Volume Control, which allows you to select the audio device and set the volume levels. This will show you a list of processes that are currently using the…
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How to Install TOR on OpenSUSE Linux

What is TOR open-source software designed to enable anonymous communication on the internet. It works by routing your internet traffic through a network of volunteer-run servers around the world, which makes it difficult for anyone to track your activity, including your internet service provider and the websites you visit. TOR…
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How to Disable Firewall Suse Linux

What is YaST (Yet another Setup Tool)? YaST (Yet another Setup Tool) is a configuration tool for SUSE Linux that provides a central location for configuring various system settings, including the firewall. The YaST firewall module is a graphical user interface that allows you to manage and configure the firewall…
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How to Install Nmap on Opensuse Linux

NMAP Nmap is a free, open-source network exploration and security auditing tool for Linux and other operating systems. It can be used to scan and map large networks, identify hosts and services, and perform various other network reconnaissance tasks. Nmap can also be used to test the security of a…
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How to Update SUSE Linux Kernel

Linux Kernel The Linux kernel is the heart of the Linux operating system, it’s the layer that sits between the hardware and the software, and it’s responsible for managing the system’s resources, such as memory, CPU, and I/O devices. It’s an open-source and freely available software, it’s constantly being developed…
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How to Repair SUSE Linux File System

SUSE Linux File System SUSE Linux is an open-source operating system based on the Linux kernel. Like all operating systems, SUSE Linux uses a file system to store and organize data on the system. A file system is the structure that a operating system uses to store, organize, and access…
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How to Patch Suse Linux Enterprise Server 15

Suse Linux Enterprise Server Patches SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES) patches are updates to the system that fix bugs, add new features, and provide security and stability improvements. They are released by SUSE, the developer of SLES, and are usually made available through the software repositories configured on the system.…
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How to Access Installation Media on OpenSUSE

If you are unable to access the installation media on OpenSUSE, it could be due to a problem with the installation media itself or with the device you are trying to install it on. Here are a few things you can try to troubleshoot the issue: Replace “/dev/sdX” with the…
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How to install SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES) for SAP Applications

SLES is a commercial Linux distribution developed by SUSE and optimized for use in enterprise environments, including SAP applications. It features a range of tools and technologies for managing and deploying SAP systems, as well as support for high-availability configurations and virtualization. To install SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES) for…
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How to Install VLC on OpenSUSE Linux

What is VLC and Why do You Need It? VLC (VideoLAN Client) is a free and open-source multimedia player that is available for a wide range of platforms, including Linux, Windows, MacOS, iOS, and Android. It is widely used for playing a variety of audio and video formats, including MP3,…
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How to Install Node.js on OpenSUSE Linux

What is Node.js and What Does It do? Node.js is a JavaScript runtime built on Chrome’s V8 JavaScript engine. It allows you to run JavaScript code outside of a web browser, on the server side. Node.js is often used for building web servers and developing server-side applications. It is designed…