Thanks! Actually, openSUSE primarily uses zypper as its default package manager, but opi (OpenSUSE Package Installer) is a really handy tool for finding and installing packages from a variety of repositories, including those not enabled by default. It's a great complement to zypper, especially when you're looking for community packages or ones from the openSUSE Build Service. Definitely worth checking out!
opi is MUST HAVE on OpenSuse desktop system. It makes software access way much easier for OpenSuse users. For example: Tumbleweed still have outdatet 550 nvidia drivers but with OPI you can easly install 560 on your machine (I know its not recommended to use somebody home repo but in case of nvidia these are only binary blobs from vendor). Also, adding and managing software I'm daily driving like Brave and VScodium is easy. Only thing that is missing is GUI for newcomers. I know that both of us can easly use opi in terminal but newcomers should get GUI on the beginning of their journey. Will you make any video about Slowroll? I'm happy Tumbleweed desktop driver but handling bleeding edge distro in some cases for newcomers can be problematic if something will accidentally break, Tumbleweed is well maintained but its still bleeding edge. Slowroll can make this experience a more stable but still updated to fresh software.
Thanks for sharing your insights! I completely agree that OPI is a game-changer for openSUSE users, especially when it comes to accessing and managing software on both Tumbleweed and Leap. It really simplifies things for those who want to grab packages like Brave, VSCodium, and even newer NVIDIA drivers without having to manually dig through repositories. Your point about the lack of a GUI for newcomers is spot on. While experienced users are comfortable with the terminal, having a GUI would definitely make OPI more approachable for those just getting started on their openSUSE journey. As for Slowroll, I think it's an exciting project that could provide the perfect middle ground for users who want to stay current without some of the risks associated with Tumbleweed’s bleeding-edge nature. I'll definitely consider making a video about it, as I can see how a more stable but still up-to-date system could be helpful, especially for newer users who might find managing Tumbleweed a bit challenging at times. Thanks again for your comment, and stay tuned for more content on these topics!
Impressive! I didnt know openSUSE had its own package manager
Thanks! Actually, openSUSE primarily uses zypper as its default package manager, but opi (OpenSUSE Package Installer) is a really handy tool for finding and installing packages from a variety of repositories, including those not enabled by default. It's a great complement to zypper, especially when you're looking for community packages or ones from the openSUSE Build Service. Definitely worth checking out!
excellent tips
Thank you! I'm glad you found the tips helpful. If there's anything specific you'd like me to cover in future videos, feel free to let me know. 😊
opi is MUST HAVE on OpenSuse desktop system. It makes software access way much easier for OpenSuse users. For example: Tumbleweed still have outdatet 550 nvidia drivers but with OPI you can easly install 560 on your machine (I know its not recommended to use somebody home repo but in case of nvidia these are only binary blobs from vendor). Also, adding and managing software I'm daily driving like Brave and VScodium is easy. Only thing that is missing is GUI for newcomers. I know that both of us can easly use opi in terminal but newcomers should get GUI on the beginning of their journey.
Will you make any video about Slowroll? I'm happy Tumbleweed desktop driver but handling bleeding edge distro in some cases for newcomers can be problematic if something will accidentally break, Tumbleweed is well maintained but its still bleeding edge. Slowroll can make this experience a more stable but still updated to fresh software.
Thanks for sharing your insights! I completely agree that OPI is a game-changer for openSUSE users, especially when it comes to accessing and managing software on both Tumbleweed and Leap. It really simplifies things for those who want to grab packages like Brave, VSCodium, and even newer NVIDIA drivers without having to manually dig through repositories. Your point about the lack of a GUI for newcomers is spot on. While experienced users are comfortable with the terminal, having a GUI would definitely make OPI more approachable for those just getting started on their openSUSE journey.
As for Slowroll, I think it's an exciting project that could provide the perfect middle ground for users who want to stay current without some of the risks associated with Tumbleweed’s bleeding-edge nature. I'll definitely consider making a video about it, as I can see how a more stable but still up-to-date system could be helpful, especially for newer users who might find managing Tumbleweed a bit challenging at times.
Thanks again for your comment, and stay tuned for more content on these topics!