Source Repository

upiter · May 30, 2010, 2:53am

hi

I’ve opensuse 11.2 installed.
When exactly do I need Source Repository?

gogalthorp · May 30, 2010, 2:59am

Most likely never unless you intend to compile programs. You may need the kernel-source to install some Video drivers or VM programs or if you need special drivers.

DenverD · May 30, 2010, 9:07am

upiter wrote:
> I’ve opensuse 11.2 installed.
> When exactly do I need Source Repository?

here is a quote from just one post in one thread of a rather large
section of this forum which is intended to be helpful for folks new to
Linux or openSUSE:

“IMPORTANT: Note repositories are in essence file servers on the
internet containing applications, drivers, codecs, … etc … in this
case, for openSUSE. and as a new user, when setting up your
repositories by following the guidance in that page, initially set up
only 4 repositories (repos). Just 4. No others. None! Those 4 are OSS,
Non-OSS, Update, and Packman. Likely the 1st three (OSS,Non-OSS, and
Update) are already in place and you only need to add Packman. Please
note that adding other repositories can cause compatibility problems.
You may add others when the time comes when you learn how to solve
problems that may arise from having others. Until then, stick to only
the 4 repositories. One may also have to briefly add other repos,
install an app, and then remove the repos (for example for installing
a graphic driver, or installing an updated alsa sound driver). Once
those 4 repos are setup, one can go to YaST > Software > Software
Management and change the “filter” to “search” and do searches for
specific applications for installation.”

cite:
http://forums.opensuse.org/information-new-users/new-user-how-faq-read-only/424611-new-users-opensuse-pre-install-general-please-read.html#post2058902

from the forum http://forums.opensuse.org/information-new-users/

what that quote does not tell you is that every time you use a
“1-Click” install you need to NOT leave any new repos added as
enabled…so, check and stay at four repos, until you understand more…

there is (most likely) additional information in other available
documentation…here is a partial list of written documentation:
http://tinyurl.com/ybklh48