Description

openSUSE 16.0 Leap, released in October 2025, continues the enterprise‑grade, community‑driven Linux distribution aimed at developers, system administrators, and desktop enthusiasts. This edition ships with full support for the x86_64 platform and optional ARM64 builds, delivering a stable base for both servers and workstations.

The new release upgrades to the Linux 6.6 kernel, bringing improved hardware support and performance enhancements, while the YaST control center receives a modernized UI and expanded automation features. Btrfs now offers native RAID‑5/6 support and faster snapshot handling. Desktop users benefit from KDE Plasma 6 and GNOME 45 with updated toolkits, and the distribution adopts the latest LLVM, Python 3.12, and GCC 13 toolchains. Security is bolstered by integrated AppArmor profiles and an updated OpenSSL 3.1 library. For those familiar with previous versions, openSUSE Leap 15.6 provides a solid foundation, while Tumbleweed offers a rolling‑release alternative.

openSUSE Leap 16.0 will receive updates and security patches until April 2027, though it is not an LTS release.

For detailed information, consult the official release notes.