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  This week in openSUSE episode 7 20.09.2026 7min

  Agama Live ISO integration, an extended 24-month support lifecycle, and updated hardware baseline details, ARM port snapshots, KDE Gear 26.08.1 maintenance drops, and an update on those massive GCC 16 toolchain rebuilds in the Open Build Service.#opensuse #linux #opensource #news
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  This week in openSUSE episode 6, Agama 24 13.09.2026 13min

  The next generation of installer tooling just took a giant step forward with the official release of Agama 24, bringing AutoYaST profile conversion and streamlined single-page setup screens. Plus, we’re covering fresh Tumbleweed snapshot drops and getting you prepped for what’s coming down the pipe—including GCC 16 toolchain rebuild, and how to handle massive multi-gigabyte zypper dup runs without breaking your system.
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  This week in openSUSE episode 5 06.09.2026 13min

  We’re diving into a huge Tumbleweed monthly roundup featuring Linux Kernel 7.2 and Plasma 6.7, record turnout at Mobile Linux Hackday #8 in Prague, and official Intel NPU acceleration landing on openSUSE.Plus, we have major updates on the two biggest community discussions right now: ongoing feedback on Agama installer customization, and technical transition plans as the Packman sunset saga continues.
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  This week in openSUSE, Episode 4. The end of Packman Repo 30.08.2026 16min

  Top news this week, possible sunsetting of Packman Repo (opi).
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  This week in openSUSE Episode 3 23.08.2026 15min

  We’re breaking down Podman 6.0, Agama installer updates, Plasma 6 Wayland defaults, and security changes in shadow 4.20. Plus, a deep dive into Smart Video Wallpaper Reborn for KDE Plasma 6!#opensuse #linux #newsYouTube.com/lowtechlinuxlowtechlinux.com
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  This week in openSUSE Episode 2 16.08.2026 12min

  The Big Picture: Episode 2 is packed with heavy-hitting upstream development news straight from the official sources! Luboš Kocman drops the hammer on the B.A.T.M.A.N. mesh routing protocol on the Factory list, the community re-opens the official openSUSE AI Policy debate, and KStars 3.8.4 arrives with an AI-powered guiding assistant. Plus, an important venue change for openSUSE.Asia Summit 2026, fresh snapshot activity, and our 15-second CVE Honorable Mention ticker!
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  This week in openSUSE Episode 1 09.08.2026 19min

  Tumbleweed rolls out fresh snapshots (Builds 20260802, 20260803, 20260805, and 20260806) following the massive GCC toolchain rebuild. A critical local kernel privilege escalation bug—OVSwrap (CVE-2026-64531)—and critical pcp security patches hit the ecosystem. Plus, we explore XBOOTLDR support for systemd-boot, dive into DE Bumps of the week, and highlight the openSUSE Asia Summit news!Show notes: https://lowtechlinux.com/2026/08/09/this-week-in-opensuse-week-ending-8-8-2026/🔗 Reference Links & Sources🌴 openSUSE Asia Summit 2026 Logo Winner Announcement: openSUSE News📦 openSUSE Factory Snapshot Review (Week 2026/32): openSUSE Factory Mailing List Archives⚙️ Systemd-boot & XBOOTLDR Migration Guide: openSUSE Wiki: Systemd-boot🛡️ SUSE Security Advisories & CVE Database: SUSE Security Portal🖥️ KDE Plasma 6 Release Highlights: KDE Community Announcements💬 Community Subreddit: r/LowTechLinuxEmail me: [email protected]
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  Tumbleweed KDE Wayland default finally being discussed. 08.01.2026 22min

  Tumbleweed KDE Wayland default finally being discussed.
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  Plasma 6.2.0 hits openSUSE Tumbleweed 09.10.2024 13min

  Released on monday, hits our puters on tuesday, next day delivery. walk through of all the features. Please like if you liked it, and hit subscribe if you want to see more of me.If you'd like to donate to the good cause that is me...My venmo username is @lowtechlinuxhttps://www.venmo.com/u/lowtechlinuxPaypal:https://paypal.me/lowtechlinuxFind me on:youtube.com/lowtechlinuxfacebook.com/lowtechlinuxfacebook.com/inkstitchreddit.com/r/lowtechlinuxmastodon.social/@lowtechlinux
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  Testing out openSUSE Leap 16 pre-alpha 08.10.2024 9min

  Just playing around with a very early development release of Leap 16 Please like if you liked it, and hit subscribe if you want to see more of me.If you'd like to donate to the good cause that is me...My venmo username is @lowtechlinuxhttps://www.venmo.com/u/lowtechlinuxPaypal:https://paypal.me/lowtechlinuxFind me on:youtube.com/lowtechlinuxfacebook.com/lowtechlinuxfacebook.com/inkstitchreddit.com/r/lowtechlinuxmastodon.social/@lowtechlinux
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  KDE Plasma 6.2 06.10.2024 13min

  Kde Plasma 6.2 is about to release, on 10/7/24. Just a little run through of what it's bringing us. https://pointieststick.com/2024/10/04/this-week-in-plasma-6-2-is-nigh/ Please like if you liked it, and hit subscribe if you want to see more of me.If you'd like to donate to the good cause that is me...My venmo username is @lowtechlinuxhttps://www.venmo.com/u/lowtechlinuxPaypal:https://paypal.me/lowtechlinuxFind me on: facebook.com/lowtechlinuxfacebook.com/inkstitchreddit.com/r/lowtechlinuxmastodon.social/@lowtechlinux
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  OpenSUSE Leap 15.6 has released, here's my take 13.06.2024 30min

  https://news.opensuse.org/2024/06/12/leap-unveils-choices-for-users/ Please like if you liked it, and hit subscribe if you want to see more of me.If you'd like to donate to the good cause that is me...My venmo username is @lowtechlinuxhttps://www.venmo.com/u/lowtechlinuxFind me on:facebook.com/lowtechlinuxfacebook.com/inkstitchreddit.com/r/lowtechlinuxmastodon.social/@lowtechlinux
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  KDE 6 hits OpenSUSE Tumbleweed 13.03.2024 5min
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  "I use Arch BTW" has lost it's meaning 09.03.2024 8min
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  OpenSUSE Tumbleweed 1 year review 06.03.2024 40min

  Pros and cons of using OpenSUSE Tumbleweed after a full year. This is an audio publication from my YouTube channel. If you wish to see the video visit https://www.youtube.com/lowtechlinux
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  Opensuse Leap 16 confirmed, Leap is back 21.01.2024 10min

  https://news.opensuse.org/2024/01/15/clear-course-is-set-for-os-leap/
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  My 90 days review of OpenSuse Tumbleweed 28.06.2023 11min

  I have been running Tumbleweed for 90 days now, and here's what I think. TLDR it's still an awesome rolling release
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  KDE Plasma 6 roadmap, current plans for Plasma 6 11.06.2023 24min

  Being a KDE fanboy means I must talk about KDE Plasma 6 as much as possible. Here is the current plan for KDE 6, which I'm sure will be added to soon. https://community.kde.org/Plasma/Plasma_6
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  My experience running Tumbleweed KDE for 40 days 22.05.2023 22min

  This is originally from a video https://youtu.be/owOSnus9XU0 or https://odysee.com/@lowtechlinux:4/40-days-tumbleweed:6
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  I have switched from Manjaro-KDE to OpenSuse Tumbleweed KDE 17.05.2023 10min

  I broke my manjaro-kde install, so I switched to OpenSuse Tumbleweed KDE and it's AWESOME!!