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Contents Requirements........................................................................................................................................2 openSUSE what is it?......................................................................................................................2 Disclaimer........................................................................................................................................2 Do you have the right computer?.....................................................................................................2 PROGRAMS I want to use..............................................................................................................4 Preparations..........................................................................................................................................5 32-bit or 64-bit processor.................................................................................................................5 Installation medium.........................................................................................................................6 Install openSUSE..................................................................................................................................6 Select your language and keyboard....................................................................................................14 Screen lock.........................................................................................................................................14 MAIN INSTALLATION IS COMPLETE!.......................................................................................14 Install programs.................................................................................................................................15 Office package: .............................................................................................................................15 Browsers: ......................................................................................................................................15 Bank-ID.........................................................................................................................................15 PDF reader: ...................................................................................................................................15 Printer drivers: .............................................................................................................................15 Scanners:........................................................................................................................................16 FTP program: ................................................................................................................................16 Image processing:..........................................................................................................................16 Texteditor: .....................................................................................................................................17 Accounting programs:....................................................................................................................17 Email client: ..................................................................................................................................17 Videophone(VOIP): ......................................................................................................................20 Multimedia player:.........................................................................................................................29 Audio Player, Music Player: .........................................................................................................30 Antivirus program: ........................................................................................................................30 DVD Burner: .................................................................................................................................30 Terminal program:.........................................................................................................................30 Firewall:.........................................................................................................................................30 Bittorrent program:........................................................................................................................30 Python interpreter:.........................................................................................................................30 1 Switch from windows to openSUSE, by Bertil Palmqvist. Games:...........................................................................................................................................30 Wine...............................................................................................................................................31 Map program: ...............................................................................................................................35 Record Desktop session:................................................................................................................39 HTML editor: ................................................................................................................................39 Uppdate everything............................................................................................................................40 Conclusions........................................................................................................................................45 My comments................................................................................................................................45 My rating........................................................................................................................................45 To do..............................................................................................................................................45 Appendix 1:Standard packages..........................................................................................................46 Appendix 2: Programs I want to use..................................................................................................47 Appendix 3: How to make a bootable USB stick...............................................................................48 Requirements openSUSE what is it? openSUSE is a complete, independent distribution, sponsored by Novell. The aim of the project is to make openSUSE the most widely used Linux distribution. It originated in Germany. Has the following desktop as default: KDE. Other ärBlackbox desktop, GNOME, IceWM, LXDE, Openbox, WMaker, Xfce. OpenSUSE supports the following architectures: i586, x86_64. List of standardized packages that are pre-installed on openSUSE, see Appendix 1. Much more is to install via the Application Apper Software Management. It is started by clicking on the green icon at the bottom left (Kickoff Application). Select Preferences -> System -> Apper Software Management. Disclaimer Information in this document is for general information. The information provided by me Bertil Palmqvist and while I endeavor to keep the information up to date and correct, I make no promises or warranties of any kind, expressed or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability or availability regarding the contents of this document. Use of the information in this document is entirely at your own risk. Under no circumstances will I be liable for any loss or damage including without limitation, indirect or consequential loss or damage, or any loss or damage whatsoever arising from loss of data or profits arising out of or in connection with the use of this document . Do you have the right computer? I've tried to install Linux on desktops and laptops, with successful results. Tablet et al .: If you're going to try to install linux on tablet or single-board computer, you will have to control yourself what Linux distribution that supports that platform. Eg Raspberry Pi Model B 2 Processor: ARM Cortex-A7. Maybe Raspbmc or pidora will work, I have not tried it myself. 2 Switch from windows to openSUSE, by Bertil Palmqvist. Windows 8: Do you have a Windows 8 computer, you must from Windows 8 change in the UEFI Firmware Settings to access the Boot Options and turn off SECURE BOOT and switch on the Legacy Boot in the BIOS before you replace the hard drive. Use the same method as when you want to switch from Windows 8 to Windows 7. See this link or other description how to do it: http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2417361,00.asp If you're running Windows 8 back way back to the UEFI SECURE BOOT. Windows 7: or earlier versions. You have a computer that is functioning, and not too old, i.e. From 2000 or later. Pentium 4 or better, like dual core processor. If you are going to play more advanced games, the computer should have a better graphics card / GPU. You have a functioning broadband connected to the computer via network cable. You have a working e-mail account with an email address, password, and possibly data for outgoing and incoming mail servers. You have a web cam built in or connected via USB e.g. Logitec USB Web cam