openSUSE. A real alternative to Ubuntu? | Linux Today

openSUSE. A real alternative to Ubuntu?

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Gary Newell
Apr 3, 2013

Many users who try Linux for the first time opt for Ubuntu. openSUSE is one of the bigger distributions. How well does it stack up against Ubuntu with regards to useability, functionality and performance?

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Gary Newell

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