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How to Upgrade to openSUSE Leap 16 from Leap 15.6

A tried-and-true step-by-step guide for a hassle-free upgrade to openSUSE Leap 16 from Leap 15.6.

openSUSE Leap 16 released with a new installer, fresh software stack, and 24 months of free maintenance and security support.

openSUSE's new Agama installer v17 brings improved storage UI, better network handling, and new JSON options.

openSUSE Leap 15.6 extends updates until April 2026, while Leap 16 introduces a full 24-month support cycle across both Leap and Leap Micro releases.

The new openSUSE website is live, yet the redesign leaves much to be desired, with noticeable gaps and improvements still needed across the board.

openSUSE introduces a phased plan to replace its legacy Qt5-based welcome window with a new launcher managing desktop-specific greeters.

openSUSE marks its 20th anniversary, celebrating two decades of open-source passion, community collaboration, and Linux excellence.

openSUSE Leap 16.0 RC is out with Xfce on Wayland, powered by a new Agama installer, SELinux defaults, and a revamped Zypper experience.

openSUSE's new Agama installer v16 now boots with Wayland instead of X11 and offers a new minimal Rescue Mode.

The latest openSUSE Tumbleweed update brings Myrlyn, the application set to replace YaST for future software management tasks.