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Getting Started

Installing openSUSE

We show you how to install Linux using the openSUSE Leap DVD attached to this issue.

Managing openSUSE with YaST

YaST is the openSUSE system control center.

Security

Lock down your system with these security tools.

Plasma Desktop

openSUSE’s KDE Plasma desktop is not only pretty, it is piled high with cool features.

Linux Crash Course

A tour of some important Linux concepts will help you start to think like an experienced user.

In-Depth

Multimedia Players

Watch videos, play music, and stream Internet radio stations.

Backup with Déjà Dup

Implement a comprehensive backup plan to protect your data.

Wine

Run windows programs in Linux.

Tor Browser

Surf the Internet anonymously on the Tor network with the Tor Browser.

Desktop

KDE’s Personal Information Managers

KDE Plasma’s PIM tools help you organize your contacts, calendars, and email efficiently.

digiKam

Manage your photo collection with this useful desktop too!

Firefox

For many users, the web browser is the most important application.

LibreOffice Office Suite

LibreOffice is an open source office suite with a word processer, database, spreadsheet, presentation tool, and more.

Photo Processing

with Gimp Touch up your digital images with the Gimp image processing tool.

Gaming

Games on Linux

Linux supports a variety of games and game platforms.

Retro Gaming

Linux, an emulator, and a joystick are all you need to play classic computer games from the 1980s and 1990s.

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