Oracle Linux vs openSUSE

Overview

openSUSE

Stacks111

Followers160

Votes13

Oracle Linux

Stacks108

Followers106

Votes3

Oracle Linux vs openSUSE: What are the differences?

Introduction

Oracle Linux and openSUSE are both popular Linux distributions with their own unique features and characteristics. Understanding the key differences between these two operating systems can help users make an informed decision when choosing the one that best suits their needs.

Support and Customer Service: Oracle Linux is primarily focused on enterprise customers and provides comprehensive support and customer service options, including extended support with long-term support releases. On the other hand, openSUSE offers community-based support, with some commercial support available through SUSE.
Package Management: Oracle Linux uses the YUM (Yellowdog Updater Modified) package manager for package installation, updates, and removal. In contrast, openSUSE utilizes the Zypper package manager, which provides advanced search and dependency resolution capabilities.
Default Desktop Environment: Oracle Linux does not come with a default desktop environment, making it a suitable choice for servers and enterprise environments where a graphical user interface (GUI) is not necessary. In contrast, openSUSE offers multiple desktop environment options, including GNOME, KDE, and Xfce, catering to users who prefer a GUI-driven system.
Release Cycle and Updates: Oracle Linux follows a conservative release and update cycle, with emphasis on stability and security. It offers long-term support (LTS) releases that receive critical bug fixes and security patches for an extended period. In contrast, openSUSE has a more frequent release cycle, providing the latest software versions and features to users who value cutting-edge technologies.
Licensing: Oracle Linux is based on the source code of a freely available Linux distribution (Red Hat Enterprise Linux) but includes some additional proprietary components. It is available for free download and use, with optional paid support subscriptions. On the other hand, openSUSE is a completely open-source operating system that can be freely used, modified, and distributed under various open-source licenses.
Target Audience: Oracle Linux is primarily designed for enterprise and business environments, with a focus on reliability, stability, and comprehensive support. It provides integration with other Oracle products and technologies, making it a popular choice for Oracle database deployments. In contrast, openSUSE caters to a wider range of users, including desktop users, developers, and enthusiasts, offering a versatile and customizable operating system that can be tailored to specific needs.

In summary, Oracle Linux is focused on enterprise users, provides comprehensive support, and follows a conservative release cycle, while openSUSE targets a broader audience, offers various desktop environments, and has a more frequent release cycle, allowing users to access the latest software versions and features.

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openSUSE	Oracle Linux
The openSUSE project is a worldwide effort that promotes the use of Linux everywhere. openSUSE creates one of the world's best Linux distributions, working together in an open, transparent and friendly manner as part of the worldwide Free and Open Source Software community.	The Oracle Cloud offers complete SaaS application suites for ERP, HCM and CX, plus best-in-class database Platform as a Service (PaaS) and Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) from data centers throughout the Americas, Europe and Asia. For more informati...
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Stacks 111	Stacks 108
Followers 160	Followers 106
Votes 13	Votes 3
Pros & Cons
Pros 4 Stable 3 Lightweight for server 2 Snapshot 2 Rolling release 2 Reliable	Pros 1 Many installation choices 1 Good for server systems 1 Has a Enterprise variant Cons 1 Not many average users use it

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Debian

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Arch Linux

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CentOS

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Oracle Linux vs openSUSE: What are the differences?

Introduction

Support and Customer Service: Oracle Linux is primarily focused on enterprise customers and provides comprehensive support and customer service options, including extended support with long-term support releases. On the other hand, openSUSE offers community-based support, with some commercial support available through SUSE.
Package Management: Oracle Linux uses the YUM (Yellowdog Updater Modified) package manager for package installation, updates, and removal. In contrast, openSUSE utilizes the Zypper package manager, which provides advanced search and dependency resolution capabilities.
Default Desktop Environment: Oracle Linux does not come with a default desktop environment, making it a suitable choice for servers and enterprise environments where a graphical user interface (GUI) is not necessary. In contrast, openSUSE offers multiple desktop environment options, including GNOME, KDE, and Xfce, catering to users who prefer a GUI-driven system.
Release Cycle and Updates: Oracle Linux follows a conservative release and update cycle, with emphasis on stability and security. It offers long-term support (LTS) releases that receive critical bug fixes and security patches for an extended period. In contrast, openSUSE has a more frequent release cycle, providing the latest software versions and features to users who value cutting-edge technologies.
Licensing: Oracle Linux is based on the source code of a freely available Linux distribution (Red Hat Enterprise Linux) but includes some additional proprietary components. It is available for free download and use, with optional paid support subscriptions. On the other hand, openSUSE is a completely open-source operating system that can be freely used, modified, and distributed under various open-source licenses.
Target Audience: Oracle Linux is primarily designed for enterprise and business environments, with a focus on reliability, stability, and comprehensive support. It provides integration with other Oracle products and technologies, making it a popular choice for Oracle database deployments. In contrast, openSUSE caters to a wider range of users, including desktop users, developers, and enthusiasts, offering a versatile and customizable operating system that can be tailored to specific needs.

Oracle Linux vs openSUSE

Overview