openSUSE Leap 15.6 is the newest stable release of the openSUSE Leap operating system — a free and open source Linux distribution designed for servers, desktops, and development environments. Built in close alignment with SUSE Linux Enterprise (SLE) 15 SP6, Leap 15.6 delivers enterprise-grade stability and long-term support backed by a strong community.
openSUSE Leap 15.6 includes Linux kernel version 5.14, with numerous backported features and security patches. It ships with updated versions of major software packages such as KDE Plasma 5.27 LTS, GNOME 45, systemd 249, Python 3.11, PHP 8.2, PostgreSQL 15, and more. The release also improves hardware support, virtualization capabilities, and container tooling including Podman and Kubernetes components.
With a lifecycle extending into December 2025 and a clear upgrade path to future Leap or SUSE-based platforms, openSUSE Leap 15.6 is an excellent choice for users seeking a stable, secure, and reliable Linux distribution for professional workloads, development, or general-purpose use.