Features 16.0

FAQ on Leap 16

1. What is the future direction of openSUSE Leap?

The future of openSUSE Leap is set with the announcement of Leap 16. It represents a technological and user experience advancement over the current version.

2. Will Leap have immutable, non-immutable or both?

There are no plans to drop the classical (non-immutable) option for Leap; both non-immutable or immutable installation variants are available for Leap 15 and are planned for Leap 16.

3. What is Leap 16 and how is it different?

Leap 16, the successor to Leap 15.6, will be based on SUSE's Adaptable Linux Platform (ALP). This version signifies a numerical and technological leap forward, focusing on adaptable, resilient Linux distributions suitable for cloud-native workloads.

4. What is the Adaptable Linux Platform (ALP)?

ALP is an innovative concept from SUSE offering a framework for adaptable and resilient Linux distributions. It aims to address the evolving needs of users and the rapid pace of technological innovation.

5. How will Leap 16 address current technological challenges?

Leap 16 aims to be more adaptable and suitable for cloud-native workloads, with a focus on handling rapid innovation. It will be influenced by ALP to meet these evolving needs.

6. How can the community contribute to the development of Leap 16?

The community is encouraged to engage with the development process by providing feedback and participating in community workshops. This will help shape Leap 16.0 to align with real-world user needs.

7. What about the development of Leap Micro?

Alongside Leap 16, Leap Micro 6 has been announced as the successor to the Leap Micro 5 series. It focuses on containerized and visualized workloads.

8. Will there be a clear migration path for users?

Yes, both Leap and Leap Micro will provide users with clear migration paths to transition smoothly to the newer versions.

9. Is there a contingency plan in case of delays with Leap 16?

In case of Leap 16 delays, the release team may extend the life cycle of Leap 15.6 or, as a last resort, release Leap 15.7 to ensure sufficient overlap. Leap 16 will ensure there is no gap between the release and Leap 15’s End of Life cycle.

10. What is the anticipated timeline for Leap 16.0?

The specific release date for Leap 16.0 hasn't been announced yet, but it is set to succeed the Leap 15.6 End of Life cycle, indicating a release in the near future.