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OpenSUSE Tumbleweed is a rolling release distribution of the openSUSE Linux operating system. This means it's continuously updated with the latest software packages instead of following a traditional release cycle. Tumbleweed is known for being a stable and reliable option for users who want the latest versions of software, tools, and the Linux kernel, while also benefiting from a robust testing and quality assurance process.

I appreciate how running openSUSE has a generally low memory usage and a light weight feel, even on older hardware.

Get tumbleweed

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How to install

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OpenSUSE Tumbleweed, a rolling release distribution, receives updates continuously, often daily, but they are delivered in batches called "snapshots". These snapshots are then applied using the zypper dup command, and the frequency of updates is up to the user's preference, ranging from daily to several times a week or even monthly.

Here's a more detailed breakdown:

Continuous Updates:

Tumbleweed is designed to always have the latest software, so it receives updates frequently.

Snapshots:

These updates are bundled into groups called "snapshots," which are then applied to the system.

Update Frequency:

Users can update Tumbleweed as often as they like. Some may choose to update daily, while others may update weekly or even monthly, depending on their needs and preferences.

zypper dup:

The command zypper dup is used to apply the new snapshots and upgrade the system.

In any new installation for any Linux distribution should be pretty obvious In most cases, there are a lot of updates and bug fixes for problems which may exist in the new release. Running an update for your system packages would be a wise decision to do before starting to use the system and complain later about problems which may already be solved.

To update your system or install, find any software you need or like (opensource), simply use Discover (image below). Updating using the Terminal console run the following command:

sudo zypper update

Edit the zypper configuration file:

sudo kate /etc/zypp/zypper.conf

Find # installRecommends = Yes and remove the "#" and change'it for:

installRecommends = No

Install Roboto and ubuntu (type letter's)

sudo zypper install roboto*

sudo zypper install ubuntu*

Install Midnight Commander

sudo zypper install mc

Install Music on Console

sudo zypper install moc

Install Veracrypt

sudo zypper install wget gcc make

sudo zypper addrepo https://download.opensuse.org/repositories/security/openSUSE_Tumbleweed/security.repo

sudo zypper refresh

sudo zypper install veracrypt

Install Mixxx

sudo zypper addrepo https://download.opensuse.org/repositories/multimedia:apps/openSUSE_Tumbleweed/multimedia:apps.repo

sudo zypper refresh

sudo zypper install mixxx

Work with Python

python -m venv my-venv

source my-venv/bin/activate

How do I start YaST from command line?

Start YaST from the main menu and enter your root password when prompted for it. Alternatively, start YaST by opening a terminal window, logging in as root and type:

yast2 ( graphical mode )

yast (text-based mode )

Know more about Managing Software with Command Line Tools

You Keep typing CLS instead of clear ?!: Frequent Windows users will recognize this and what i'm talking about. Unlike the temporary alias cls="clear", this is a permanent fix.

kwrite sudoedit /home/<username>/.bashrc

in the end of the section # User specific aliases and functions add in a new line

alias cls="tput reset"

alias cls="clear && clear"

save the file. Close and reopen the terminal window.

Label filesystem and devices:

The label on a filesystem can be set at creation time:

mkfs.btrfs -L LABEL /dev/sdx

The label on a filesystem can be set on a mounted and unmounted filesystem:

sudo btrfs filesystem label <mountpoint> <newlabel>

sudo btrfs filesystem label <device> <newlabel>

btrfs filesystem label /dev/sdx [newlabel]

btrfs filesystem label /path [newlabel]

Completely update your system:

kwrite sudoedit /home/<username>/.bashrc

in the end of the file add the line:

alias zup="echo Updating System Packages && sudo zypper dup && echo Updating Flatpaks from FlatHub && flatpak update" # zypper updates for Tumbleweed

save the file. Close and reopen the terminal window.

Conclusion

This was a very few things to do or know after installing tumbleweed. Now you should be ready to start using your new OS on daily bases according to your needs. Remember that any other distribution-is pretty much customizable. If you don’t like something in the system, you can simply change it to what you want.

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