1OpenSUSE 42.2 Merges Best Features of Enterprise, Community Models
The new OpenSUSE 42.2 milestone community Linux distribution benefits from the stability of the Linux 4.4 Long Term Support Kernel.
2It’s Based on SUSE Linux Enterprise
The openSUSE Leap distribution is based on SUSE Linux Enterprise (SLE). The Leap 42.2 update follows the SLE Service Pack 2 update that debuted on November 8.
3It Comes With Multiple Desktop Choices
The openSUSE Leap distribution offers multiple open-source desktop environments including KDE Plasma and GNOME.
4KDE Plasma 5.8 Desktop Shines
While GNOME has often been the default in many Linux distributions, SUSE has a long history of KDE as the default. The KDE Plasma 5.8 is a Long Term Supported release and provides a stable desktop experience for Linux users.
5KDE Applications include Kmail
Beyond the Plasma desktop interface, KDE also provides multiple types of applications, including the Kmail email applications.
6LibreOffice Provides Productivity Applications
The open-source LibreOffice 5.1.5.2 office suite update is part of openSUSE Leap 42.2 and includes Writer Document, Calc Spreadsheet and Impress Database applications.
7Firefox is a Browser Choice
The Mozilla Firefox browser is part of the openSUSE Leap release and on the KDE Plasma desktop so too is the KDE-based Konqueror browser.
8This Distribution also Supports ARM Processors
In addition to x86, the openSUSE Leap distribution also supports ARM processors.
9Developers Benefit from Qt Designer
Qt designer is an interface builder to help developers produce graphical user interfaces for applications.
10The Linux 4.4 LTS Kernel Is at the Heard of this Distribution
At the heart of the openSUSE Leap 42.2 distribution is a Linux 4.4 LTS kernel. SUSE expects to be able to provide up to 36 months of support openSUSE Leap releases.
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