I use openSUSE Leap for testing purposes. Before officially using any server in our office, we test it using the solution. My office usually uses production servers on the SUSE Linux enterprise version. Before that, I'll use those products in openSUSE Leap and get them tested.
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Secure and Cost-Effective Choice for PC
What do you like best about the product?
I use openSUSE Leap as the operating system on my PC and really appreciate its safety features. Being based on Linux, I find it much safer to operate than Windows or even MacOS. The initial setup is also very straightforward nowadays, which is a plus.
What do you dislike about the product?
All good.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
I use openSUSE Leap for its security and cost efficiency. Being Linux-based, it's much safer to operate than Windows or MacOS.
Rock-Solid Stability and Easy Configuration with YaST
What do you like best about the product?
What I like the most about openSUSE Leap is its stability and reliability. It just works without random crashes or weird issues, which is honestly a big relief compared to some other distros I’ve tried.
Another thing I really appreciate is YaST—it makes system configuration much easier, especially for things like network settings, software management, and system updates. You don’t always have to depend on the terminal for everything.
Also, the overall system feels well-optimized and consistent. It’s not flashy, but it’s solid and dependable, which matters more in the long run.
Another thing I really appreciate is YaST—it makes system configuration much easier, especially for things like network settings, software management, and system updates. You don’t always have to depend on the terminal for everything.
Also, the overall system feels well-optimized and consistent. It’s not flashy, but it’s solid and dependable, which matters more in the long run.
What do you dislike about the product?
One thing I didn’t like much is that it can feel a bit less beginner-friendly compared to other distros. Sometimes even simple things take a bit more effort to figure out, especially if you’re new to Linux.
Also, the software availability isn’t always straightforward. You sometimes have to add extra repositories to get certain packages, which can be slightly annoying.
And honestly, the system can feel a bit old or less cutting-edge at times since it focuses more on stability than having the latest features. That’s good in one way, but it can also feel a bit limiting.
Also, the software availability isn’t always straightforward. You sometimes have to add extra repositories to get certain packages, which can be slightly annoying.
And honestly, the system can feel a bit old or less cutting-edge at times since it focuses more on stability than having the latest features. That’s good in one way, but it can also feel a bit limiting.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
For me, openSUSE Leap mainly solves the problem of system instability and unexpected breakages. I’ve used other distros where updates sometimes mess things up, but with Leap, updates feel safe and predictable. That gives a lot of peace of mind.
It also helps with system management. Tools like YaST make it easier to configure things without digging too deep into command-line stuff every time, which saves time and effort.
Another benefit is in a work/dev setup—it provides a reliable environment where I don’t have to constantly fix issues. I can just focus on my work instead of worrying about the system breaking after an update.
It also helps with system management. Tools like YaST make it easier to configure things without digging too deep into command-line stuff every time, which saves time and effort.
Another benefit is in a work/dev setup—it provides a reliable environment where I don’t have to constantly fix issues. I can just focus on my work instead of worrying about the system breaking after an update.
User-Friendly, Low-Spec Compatible OS
What do you like best about the product?
I love openSUSE Leap for its nice UI, which is more pleasing to the eye than many Linux distros. It's great that it's open-source, and I find it easy to use. The initial setup was easy for me as well. It's a free OS that runs smoothly on a relatively low spec machine, which fits perfectly for programming on my old laptop.
What do you dislike about the product?
My technical knowledge of Linux is relatively low, and at times I struggled with getting some development tools set up through the command line. However, I think that's a Linux and/or personal issue rather than an issue with the software.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
OpenSUSE Leap is a free OS that runs well on a relatively low spec machine.
Hands-On with openSUSE Leap – Pros, Cons, and Real-World Use
What do you like best about the product?
What I really like about openSUSE Leap is how stable and reliable it feels. The YaST tool is super handy — it makes things like system updates or network setup way easier, even if you’re not a command-line expert. It’s a solid choice that just works without much hassle.
What do you dislike about the product?
Some software isn’t as up-to-date, and the community feels smaller compared to other distros like Ubuntu.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
What problems is openSUSE Leap solving and how is that benefiting you?
Provides BTRFS file system, which allows you to take snapshots
What is our primary use case?
What is most valuable?
The solution's most valuable feature is the BTRFS file system, which allows you to take snapshots. If I want to do some patching activity where I need a restore point, I can use this feature as a restore point to roll back.
What needs improvement?
Both openSUSE Leap and the SUSE Enterprise version use the same kernel. Suppose I have a lower environment where I can run openSUSE to test all my products. It would be helpful if I could easily switch to SUSE Linux Enterprise for production. It would be helpful if we could easily switch from openSUSE Leap for testing to SUSE Linux Enterprise for production.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using openSUSE Leap for the last three years.
How are customer service and support?
We post our questions and doubts on the portal and receive help within a day or two.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
Red Hat is costlier than openSUSE Leap.
How was the initial setup?
The solution’s initial setup is straightforward.
On a scale from one to ten, where one is difficult and ten is easy, I rate the solution’s initial setup an eight out of ten.
What about the implementation team?
It took me almost 30 to 40 minutes to deploy the solution.
What was our ROI?
The solution has saved our organization time and cost.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
openSUSE Leap is an open-source solution that is free of cost.
What other advice do I have?
I only use the tool for testing purposes on my team, but multiple people use it. We don't make a team effort to install the solution. When it comes to maintenance, we ask our company to buy SUSE Linux Enterprise. My team consists of 13 people.
We are currently integrating the solution with Ansible to do some coding. Although not a full-fledged automation, we are integrating the solution with Ansible and executing a couple of playbooks connected to openSUSE Leap. I would recommend the solution to other users looking for an open-source solution.
Overall, I rate the solution a nine out of ten.
Works flawlessly
My company has deployed a couple of production machines now using this AMI and everything works as expected, which for OpenSUSE means everything works with zero issues! Maybe we'll encounter one someday but for now it's an Admin's dream.
Easy to use and good documentation available
What is our primary use case?
I use it for DevOps. openSUSE Leap has helped me with using containers in Podman.
How has it helped my organization?
openSUSE Leap has helped with server security and server management.
What is most valuable?
openSUSE Leap is easy to use. It is not hard to use. It's actually quite easy. It's easier than Oracle, Linux, and other tools. And it's easy for managing servers.
What needs improvement?
There is room for improvement in the console.
In additional features, I would like to see more automation and integration with popular community-developed applications.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using openSUSE Leap for three months. We currently use the latest version.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
openSUSE Leap is a stable solution.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
I would rate the scalability of openSUSE Leap an eight out of ten.
How are customer service and support?
The customer service and support team is excellent.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup was easy. It only took a few minutes to set up. The documentation provided by openSUSE Leap is excellent.
What was our ROI?
It is a good investment.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The pricing is excellent.
What other advice do I have?
I would recommend using the solution.
Overall, I would rate the solution a ten out of ten.
Opensuse review
What do you like best about the product?
Its a high end tecnology. It is a versatile tool.
What do you dislike about the product?
It should offer more specifications.
Customization should be more.
Customization should be more.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Its solving many of my business usecases
Open SUSE leap review
What do you like best about the product?
It is tested throughly which lead to better stability
What do you dislike about the product?
Open SUSE leapDon't have package manager.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
It's a good choice for a reliable Linux distro for desktop or server and deserves your serious consideration if you want to get into Linux or change distros for some reason
Free Enterprise grade Linux distribution
What do you like best about the product?
You can configure many parts of your system from one place and one tool YaST.
Becouse openSUSE Leap shares the source with Suse Enterprise Linux you get a stable system to work and game on
Becouse openSUSE Leap shares the source with Suse Enterprise Linux you get a stable system to work and game on
What do you dislike about the product?
Because openSUSE Leap is built to be as stable as possible Leap sometimes doesn't have the newest version of some programs available and can be a bit hard to install.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
I use Leap to hobby develop games with the Unreal Engine 5.
For work, I use leap to configure networks and network devices.
By using Leap I get a stable system and if I need help there is a big community that happily will help me out.
For work, I use leap to configure networks and network devices.
By using Leap I get a stable system and if I need help there is a big community that happily will help me out.
Recommendations to others considering the product:
If you're a user that wants a stable system go with Leap, but if you want the bleeding edge software try out openSUSE Tumbleweed
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