SuSE Linux
Overview
SuSE Linux (S.u.S.E. GmbH, based in Nuremberg, Germany) was one of the largest and most respected commercial Linux distributions in Europe. SuSE was known for shipping an enormous collection of software on multiple CDs, excellent hardware support, and the YaST (Yet another Setup Tool) administration system.
Key Facts
- Package format: RPM
- Default desktop: KDE
- Installer: YaST (graphical)
- Admin tool: YaST2 — comprehensive system administration
- Website: www.suse.de
Good For Newbies?
Yes — YaST handles almost every configuration task graphically, making SuSE approachable for newcomers. Hardware detection is among the best available. The downside is that the YaST way of doing things can sometimes diverge from standard Linux conventions, which can be confusing later.