openSUSE has released Leap 16.1, integrating its previous Leap Micro immutable line into the main distribution through a new Immutable Mode, which offers transactional updates and easy rollback capabilities. This update aligns its launch with SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 16.1, providing a streamlined experience with 24 months of community support. Notable enhancements include the introduction of KDE Plasma 6.6, a new osdiff tool for package version checking, and the ability to run as a transactionally updated system with a read-only root filesystem. Leap 16.1 supports various architectures and aims to simplify the user experience by consolidating previous offerings while retaining important features for both desktop and server users

openSUSE Leap 16.1 Released: Immutable Mode and Unified Distro Ship Now

openSUSE released Leap 16.1 today, folding its former Leap Micro immutable line straight into the main distribution under a new Immutable Mode. The update brings transactional, snapshot-based updates with easy rollback, aligned its launch with SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 16.1 to close a long-standing support gap. Community support now spans 24 months, and the release adds visible desktop bumps like KDE Plasma 6.6 plus a new osdiff tool for checking exact package versions. It ships for x86_64, aarch64, ppc64le, and s390x, with downloads verified via SHA256 and GPG signatures.

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