openSUSE

openSUSE uses the Zypper package manager for handling software installation, updates, and removal.

Zypper Basics

Zypper is a powerful package manager designed for openSUSE distributions.

Update Package Database

To ensure you have the latest package information, update the package database:

sudo zypper refresh

Install Packages

To install a package, use the zypper install command followed by the package name:

sudo zypper install [package_name]

Remove Packages

To remove a package:

sudo zypper remove [package_name]

Upgrade Packages

To upgrade all installed packages:

sudo zypper update

Search for Packages

To search for packages by name:

zypper search [search_term]

Show Package Information

To display detailed information about a package:

zypper info [package_name]

Additional Zypper Commands

Repositories

To list enabled repositories:

zypper repos

Adding Repositories

To add a repository:

sudo zypper addrepo [repository_url] [alias]

Cleaning

To clean the package cache and free up space:

sudo zypper clean

YaST (Yet another Setup Tool)

YaST is a comprehensive configuration and management tool for openSUSE. It provides a graphical interface for package management and other system tasks.

Keeping Your System Updated

Regularly update your system to ensure security and stability:

sudo zypper update

These commands should help you manage packages efficiently on your openSUSE system. Remember to use sudo to execute commands as a superuser when required.