May 25, 2008

openSUSE a Linux by Novell

OpenSUSE is an amazing Linux distribution by Novell. As the name implies OpenSUSE is free to use and distribute. OpenSUSE can be downloaded from openSUSE's website.

The best thing about openSUSE are as follows:

1. Installation: The openSUSE team has done a considerable work at it. The openSUSE installer provides optimum partition layout by default. It recognizes available empty partition and then provides a layout that suits the scenario. Most of the time users can accept the default layout and can proceed with the installation.

2. Desktop Environment: OpenSUSE gives its users to choose between various desktop environments including GNOME and KDE. Both GNOME and KDE are configured by the openSUSE team to be more user friendly.

3. Application Base: OpenSUSE comes with a rich application base to support a wide range of users.

I am using openSUSE since January, 2008 with Windows Vista in a dual boot configuration and we all are happy(Me, Windows and OpenSUSE :) ).

If you are looking for a Linux distribution that is safe to install, use and maintain then I think you should get your hands dirty with OpenSUSE.