SuSE Linux facts for kids
openSUSE Linux 10.2 desktop with KDE
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| Company / developer | Novell, openSUSE Project |
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| OS family | Linux |
| Working state | Current |
| Source model | Open source |
| Latest stable release | 12.2 / 5 September 2012 |
| Update method | RPM |
| Package manager | Yet Another Setup Tool |
| Supported platforms | i386, PowerPC, AMD64, IA-64 |
| Kernel type | Monolithic kernel |
| License | Free software licenses (mainly GPL) |
| Official website | www.novell.com/linux www.opensuse.org |
SUSE is a popular version of Linux, which is a type of computer operating system. It was created in Germany. SUSE is also one of the groups that helped start the Desktop Linux Consortium. This group works to make Linux better for everyday computers.
Since version "10.2 Alpha 3", SUSE is officially called openSUSE. The fun mascot for SUSE is a chameleon named "Geeko".
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What is the History of SUSE Linux?
The SUSE Linux system first started as a German version of another Linux system called Slackware. Slackware was created by Peter MacDonald. It was one of the first Linux systems to include a graphical user interface (like the windows you see on your screen) and internet features.
In 1992, a group called S.u.S.E was formed. They focused on UNIX systems. They often released software packages that included parts of Slackware. They also printed helpful manuals for UNIX and Linux.
When Did SUSE Linux First Appear?
In 1994, the S.u.S.E group released their first version on a CD. They called it "S.u.S.E Linux 1.0." Later, in 1996, SuSE Linux started to use many ideas from another popular Linux system called Red Hat Linux. The name "SUSE Linux" became official in September 2003.
How Did Novell Change SUSE?
On November 4, 2003, a company called Novell announced they would buy SuSE. Novell had big plans for SUSE. They decided to make a special program called YaST2 available for free under the GPL. This meant more people could use and change it.
They also started a community project called openSUSE. This project allowed more people to help develop the system. The openSUSE desktop can use different looks, like GNOME or KDE. Most parts of the program became "open," meaning more people could see and work on the code.
Version "10.0" was the first version that allowed the public to test it before it was fully released. This was a big change in how they developed the software. There were also different versions of "10.0" available to download. One was "OSS," which was completely open source and only had free programs. The other was "eval," which included both open source and some special programs that were not free.
Images for kids
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SUSE Geeko official plush toy
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S.u.S.E Linux 4.2 and its 3 CDs (1996)
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SUSE/Novell company building in Nürnberg
See also
In Spanish: OpenSUSE para niños
