I have been an Ubuntu user for as long as I remember
I have been a dedicated Ubuntu user for as long as I can remember. I may have switched around to other distros for a bit, but I always come back to Ubuntu. However, recently I decided to venture outside the Debian family and give openSUSE a shot.
The OpenSUSE Experience: A Different Flavor of Linux
As I continue to explore openSUSE, I have discovered a few things that are unique to this distribution. I plan on covering these nuances in future tutorials on It’s FOSS.
First Up: Updating OpenSUSE
I would like to start by explaining how to update your openSUSE system. There are two ways to do this:
- Using the terminal (applicable for both openSUSE desktops and servers)
- Using a graphical tool (exclusive to openSUSE desktops)
Updating OpenSUSE via Command Line
The simplest and most comprehensive way to update openSUSE is by using the zypper command. This command provides all the necessary functionality for managing patches and updates. It also takes care of any file conflicts and dependency issues. Additionally, these updates include the Linux kernel.
Keep in mind, there is a slight difference in the update command for openSUSE Leap and openSUSE Tumbleweed.
If you are using openSUSE Leap, use the following command:
sudo zypper update
You may also use “up” in place of “update” – whichever you find easier to remember.
For openSUSE Tumbleweed, use “dist-upgrade” or “dup” for short. As a rolling release distribution, it is recommended to use the “dist-upgrade” option.
Command for openSUSE Tumbleweed: sudo zypper dist-upgrade
This command will show you a list of packages that will be upgraded, removed or installed. You will also be notified if your system requires a reboot.
If you simply want to refresh your repositories (similar to “sudo apt update” on Ubuntu), you can use the command: sudo zypper refresh
To see a list of available updates, use the command: sudo zypper list-updates
Using a Graphical Tool to Update OpenSUSE
If you are using openSUSE as your desktop operating system, you have the added option of using GUI tools to install updates. The tool may vary depending on your choice of desktop environment.
For instance, KDE has its own software center known as Discover. You can use it to search for and install new applications, as well as system updates.
In fact, KDE even notifies you of available updates in the notification area. However, you will have to open Discover manually, as clicking on the notification does not automatically take you there.
If you find this notification annoying, you can disable it using the following commands:
sudo zypper remove plasma5-pk-updates
sudo zypper addlock plasma5-pk-updates
But, I would not recommend doing this. It is better to be notified of available updates.
An alternative to Discover is the YAST Software Management GUI tool, which provides more control over package management.
That’s all for now. Stay tuned for my next tutorial, where I will demonstrate some common zypper commands with examples.
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