NB: Unless mentioned otherwise, a document corresponding to a parent section covers all topics listed as its children sections.

Before installing

1. Choosing a distribution: pick_and_image.md, issue
   • openSUSE distributions
   • desktop Environments
   • getting the right installer
   • FAQ: Issues & solutions
2. Preparing the installation media: image_choice.md, issue
   • requisites
   • step by step guide

Installing

1. Step by step guide: yast_installer.md, issue touching on
   • full disk install
   • multiple boot
   • disk partitioning
   • disk encryption
   • snapshots/btrfs
2. Quick install for experienced users * MicroOS: microos_getting_started.md, issue

Distro basics

1. KDE Plasma basics kde.md
   • X, XWayland & Wayland sessions
   • settings & keybindings
   • using panes, bars, widgets & docks
   • learning more
2. GNOME basics
   • X & Wayland sessions
   • settings & keybindings
   • using extensions & plugins
   • learning more

3. openSUSE fundamentals

   • zypper:
     • commands list: zypper.md, issue
     • tumbleweed-cli & Tumbleweed snapshots:
     • best-practices for updating / upgrading Leap & Tumbleweed
   • YaST
   • snapper & btrfs: snapper.md, issue

4. Getting & installing additional software

   • flatpaks
   • snaps
   • running with podman
   • running with libvirt
   • building from source
5. Troubleshooting with autonomy
   • how Linux logs errors
   • dmesg & journalctl
   • finding the culprit
   • exporting evidence & asking for help

Completing and fine-tuning your setup

1. Finding & installing additional software
   • codecs codecs.md,
   • proprietary drivers install_proprietary.md, issue
   • case study: Hybdrid/Optimus: hybrid_graphics.md, issue
   • case study: printers
   • case study: scanners
   • case study: touchscreens
   • case study: Wacom tablets
2. Security basics
   • passwords
   • gpg & ssh keys
   • firewall
   • AppArmor
3. Wifi & network
   • NetworkManager basics
   • setting up a VPN
4. Power management
   • hibernating from swap
   • hibernating from file
   • suspend & lock
   • CPU power control
5. Pairing, syncing, sharing
   • bluetooth audio: bluetooth.md, issue
   • sharing files
   • syncing files with other devices
6. Advanced fine-tunings
   • transparent compression
   • kernel parameters
   • initramfs
   • systemd basics
7. More partitioning
8. Recommended setups
   • internet & social
   • office users
   • privacy advocates
   • graphics designers
   • 3D animators
   • audio recording
   • photographers
   • video editors
   • education
   • software developers
   • system administrators
   • hackers
   • GIS users
   • home automation
   • servers/NAS
   • firewall/Router

Giving back to the community

1. The Art of Reporting bugs
   • the openSUSE bugzilla
   • the KDE bugilla
   • GitHub & GitLab Issues

Resources

1. Other sources of documentation
   • Reference documentation
   • Wiki

Contribute to this docs

1. A contributor's checklist
   • get in touch
   • open an issue
   • make a pull request
   • Doc Team onboarding