openSUSE Forums > New User How To/FAQ (read only)
is a treasure of information and external references.
It tells us how to get ready to install and how to
install openSUSE-11.1
Thanks from all of us slow learners to oldcpu for a
job well done.
Are there any significant changes to this material
which we’ll need to know to prepare to install
openSUSE-11.2 ?
I’ve started updating the Installation stickie for 11.2, dividing it into two parts (to make my work easier next time for 11.3, 12.0 … etc … ) :
- generic: NEW Users - openSuse Pre-install (general) – PLEASE READ - openSUSE Forums
- 11.2 specific: NEW Users - Suse-11.2 Pre-installation – PLEASE READ - openSUSE Forums
… as you can see the 11.2 specific is still being populated, with old 11.1 links.
A big change (for some of us) in the installation is there is no longer an option for the KDE3 desktop.
For more control over the installation, I still recommend users deselect “Use Automatic Configuration”, although if one has a VERY basic PC setup on the hard drive, that is not necessary.
There is now an option (much easier than under 11.1) for installation from USB key (although I find installation from DVD is quicker).
Note the recommendation for backups (not just data, but also selected configuration files) when going from one openSUSE version to another: http://forums.opensuse.org/2058895-post3.html
Possibly the biggest (and first) changes you may note is the default file system format is now ext4 and not ext3. Also, there is no longer the need for an /etc/X11/xorg.conf file for most users, and hence that file will not be evident after an install. I’m still trying to wrap my head around what that means, in terms of dual head/clone operation with an external projector (ie does it mean use of xrandr with openGL drivers, and use of aticonfig for ATI proprietary graphic drivers)?
We are a support forum, not a developers forum, so we tend to lag a bit in our advice when a new openSUSE version “hits the street”.