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OpenSUSE is a powerful operating system, but I still haven't recommended it to new Linux users. Why? It's too powerful, and it doesn't include essential day-to-day software.
That's a shame, because openSUSE is also very reliable, stable, and secure.
Fortunately, Antônio Medeiros has created a spin of openSUSE that's more accessible for less-experienced users. That distribution is Linux Kamarada, and it offers the power of openSUSE with the ease of use associated with Ubuntu.
Also: 7 things every Linux beginner should know before downloading their first distro
Linux Kamarada uses the GNOME desktop with a few handy extensions, such as Dash to Dock and GSConnect. The developer has given the top bar rounded corners, and the default Dash to Dock has just the right amount of transparency.
The desktop layout even resembles Ubuntu's default layout. That might seem unfamiliar to some users, but it's easy to figure out.
What makes Linux Kamarada so special?
Besides the tweaked desktop layout, what else does the developer do to make this distribution better suited for new users?
First, you'll find more preinstalled software, so you don't have to install everything after your first login. There's LibreOffice, Evolution (groupware), Firefox, Chromium, Linphone (Voice Over IP), Notes, Pidgin (chat), Sound Recorder, VLC media player, and Wine (for installing Windows apps).
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