OpenSUSE Linux has one of the largest software repositories in the Linux world. However, there will always be things you don't find right out of the box. Instead of rushing off and manually installing software, try doing it the right way first.
- First off, make sure it really isn't in the default repos. Often package names on SUSE are different than on Ubuntu, RedHat, Fedora, Debian etc. Instead of trying to install by package name, run YaST2 and use the excellent search capabilities of the package manager. Try disabling case sensitivity and enabling searching in descriptions and "provides". Then try variations on your search terms. Eg if you can't find UAE (the Amiga emulator) try searching for "Amiga".
- Next go to the package manager and see if there's a repository you need to add.
- If that fails, then search for the package in the OpenSUSE Build Service (OBS), at http://software.opensuse.org/search
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