Slowroll is still experimental, so the “not officially supported” warning on software.o.o is valid.
The openSUSE:Slowroll repo is configured as an update repo. That is why builds are disabled there - they happen in another subproject. Answer from bmwiedemann on forums.opensuse.org
openSUSE
en.opensuse.org › Portal:Slowroll
Portal:Slowroll - openSUSE Wiki
September 15, 2024 - The version which is shipped in the Tumbleweed and Leap repositories, is missing a fix which may let the migration to Slowroll fail.
I don't really understand the point of Slowroll at all.
I always thought Leap releases were badly paced with too much time between them. With newer hardware Leap is also hard to propose to potential users looking for compatibility and some stability. Tumbleweed is not for everyone, so I find the idea of Slowroll perfect, all the latest bells and whistles without the long wait for a new annual release like many other distros. More on reddit.com
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December 23, 2023Future of Slowroll with Leap 16 Announcement
In reading the announcement of a forthcoming Leap 16, I saw no mention of Slowroll and would like to inquire as to Slowroll’s status. Is Slowroll being discontinued? Will openSUSE be providing both Leap and Slowroll versions? Thank you. More on forums.opensuse.org
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January 15, 2024SlowRoll and Tumbleweed in 2025 - Open Chat - openSUSE Forums
I have been away for a while, and I want to return. I see that SlowRoll is still labeled ‘experimental’. Is that because OpenSuse has not decided to commit to it or because it is not yet reliable? I am interested in SlowRoll and I’d like to know whether many people (any people?) are using ... More on forums.opensuse.org
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April 19, 2025Any Updates on the Full Release of openSUSE Slowroll? - Open Chat - openSUSE Forums
Hi everyone, I’ve been using openSUSE Slowroll as my daily driver for months now, installed in dual boot with Windows 10 (though I’ve used Slowroll so much that I even forgot my Windows password 😅). I really like the balance it offers between Tumbleweed and Leap, but I noticed it’s ... More on forums.opensuse.org
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Reddit
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r/openSUSE on Reddit: I don't really understand the point of Slowroll at all.
December 23, 2023 -
Slowroll as a replacement for Leap doesn't make any sense to me. Leap is a fixed release distro and Slowroll is just a slower Tumbleweed. I've never understood the point of a delayed rolling release because you aren't getting the latest versions of software as they come out but you also aren't getting a stable system. It has the drawbacks of both Tumbleweed and Leap with (seemingly) none of the advantages of either. I know with the announcement of the ALP Leap is kind of dead, but I don't think Slowroll is an idea that even makes any logical sense.
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I always thought Leap releases were badly paced with too much time between them. With newer hardware Leap is also hard to propose to potential users looking for compatibility and some stability. Tumbleweed is not for everyone, so I find the idea of Slowroll perfect, all the latest bells and whistles without the long wait for a new annual release like many other distros.
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While I too doubt the benefits of Slowroll over Tumbleweed, if I compare it to Leap as you have I come to a very different conclusion Slowroll makes just as much point, if not more so, than Leap You don’t get a “stable” (for any definition of the word) system out of regular releases. They still have updates and complex backports often introduce complex problems. Everyone loves the story of regular releases but the realities remain problematic - this is known and implicitly accepted by many sysadmins; why else do people very rarely automate patching Leap? Slowroll will break less often and be fixed faster than Leap - the biggest problem I foresee though is that Slowroll will break as often as TW and be fixed slower than TW
openSUSE Forums
forums.opensuse.org › english › applications
Future of Slowroll with Leap 16 Announcement - Applications - openSUSE Forums
January 15, 2024 - In reading the announcement of a forthcoming Leap 16, I saw no mention of Slowroll and would like to inquire as to Slowroll’s status. Is Slowroll being discontinued? Will openSUSE be providing both Leap and Slowroll ver…
Low Tech Linux
lowtechlinux.com › 2023 › 10 › 01 › opensuse-leap-to-be-discontinued-introducing-slowroll
OpenSuse Leap to be discontinued, Introducing SlowRoll
July 22, 2025 - However, I’m leaving this article ... much in question. It is official, and it is confirmed…. OpenSuse Leap will be discontinued after the 15.6 release in June 2024....
Linuxiac
linuxiac.com › home › general › opensuse slowroll: the king is dead, long live the king!
openSUSE Slowroll: The King Is Dead, Long Live the King!
September 25, 2023 - However, as the openSUSE project looks ahead, significant transformations are on the horizon, poised to reshape how we perceive and engage with this renowned Linux distribution. The forthcoming shift promises to usher in a new era, where the established names will be replaced with novel monikers such as Slowroll, ALP (Adaptable Linux Platform), and others.
openSUSE
en.opensuse.org › openSUSE:Slowroll
Archive:Old Slowroll Page - openSUSE Wiki
July 2, 2024 - root # zypper addrepo https://download.opensuse.org/slowroll/repo/oss/ leap-to-slowroll
openSUSE Forums
forums.opensuse.org › english › open chat
SlowRoll and Tumbleweed in 2025 - Open Chat - openSUSE Forums
April 19, 2025 - I have been away for a while, and I want to return. I see that SlowRoll is still labeled ‘experimental’. Is that because OpenSuse has not decided to commit to it or because it is not yet reliable? I am interested in SlowRoll and I’d like to know whether many people (any people?) are using ...
openSUSE
en.opensuse.org › Portal:Slowroll › Intro
Portal:Slowroll/Intro - openSUSE Wiki
December 25, 2025 - Currently, Slowroll is still in beta phase so please be mindful of any bugs, glitches or any graphics that may tie in to another version of openSUSE.
openSUSE
news.opensuse.org › category › slowroll
Slowroll - openSUSE News
The openSUSE Slowroll community has welcomed the January version bump that was completed recently.
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en.opensuse.org › Portal:Slowroll › Topics
Portal:Slowroll/Topics - openSUSE Wiki
The version which is shipped in the Tumbleweed and Leap repositories, is missing a fix which may let the migration to Slowroll fail.
openSUSE
news.opensuse.org › 2024 › 01 › 19 › clarifying-misunderstandings-of-slowroll
Clarifying Misunderstandings of Slowroll - openSUSE News
January 19, 2024 - Some view it as a replacement for openSUSE Leap, but recent news about a clear course set for Leap should help to explain that Slowroll has a different path.
Reddit
reddit.com › r › openSUSE_Slowroll
r/openSUSE_Slowroll
January 24, 2024 - I’m writing this to say goodbye to openSUSE. It has, by far, been the best Linux experience I’ve had since 2022. Reason: Work requirements — I’m required to use Windows and Microsoft Office. However, this isn’t a final goodbye. As soon as I can afford another computer, I’ll be back to SUSE. Next time, I’ll move away from Tumbleweed and switch to Slowroll — I really love its concept and philosophy.
Phoronix
phoronix.com › news › openSUSE-Slowroll
openSUSE Slowroll Released As A Slower Alternative To openSUSE Tumbleweed - Phoronix
September 11, 2023 - ... Most updates should be submitted to Factory and will auto-migrate into Slowroll after acceptance. Be sure to mention relevant CVE-fixes and boo# references in .changes files to speed up migration. Direct submissions should only be needed for backports of urgent fixes that require updated core packages in Factory (which are too risky to update quickly) " The openSUSE Slowroll is currently available in experimental form via new ISOs or upgrading from Leap/Tumbleweed via replacing the repositories in use.
openSUSE Forums
forums.opensuse.org › english › open chat
Any Updates on the Full Release of openSUSE Slowroll? - Open Chat - openSUSE Forums
February 27, 2025 - Hi everyone, I’ve been using openSUSE Slowroll as my daily driver for months now, installed in dual boot with Windows 10 (though I’ve used Slowroll so much that I even forgot my Windows password 😅). I really like the balance it offers between Tumbleweed and Leap, but I noticed it’s still labeled as beta.
openSUSE
build.opensuse.org › project › show › openSUSE:Slowroll
Show openSUSE:Slowroll - openSUSE Build Service
https://en.opensuse.org/openSUSE:Slowroll = a derivative codestream of openSUSE:Factory that uses automated rules to limit the rate of change to the codebase · Release manager: bmwiedemann · https://www.zq1.de/~bernhard/linux/opensuse/slowroll/slowroll-vs-tumbleweed-updates.svg ·
openSUSE
download.opensuse.org › slowroll › iso
/slowroll/iso - openSUSE Download
slowroll · Legal notice Source code Report issue MirrorCache 1.105
The Register
theregister.com › 2023 › 10 › 02 › slowroll_opensuse_tumbleweed
openSUSE offers Slowroll distro as Tumbleweed alternative
October 3, 2023 - Slowroll is an experimental distro, and that means that it may not stick around. One thing it definitely will not do is replace openSUSE Tumbleweed.
openSUSE Forums
forums.opensuse.org › english › install/boot/login
Slowroll iso repos - Install/Boot/Login - openSUSE Forums
April 30, 2024 - Hi all, Does the slowroll iso contain the slowroll repos? Or do I have to remove the tumbleweed and install the slowroll? Also, may I suggest to change the name of the slowroll iso from tumbleweed to slowroll? and if t…