openSUSEbased

openSUSEbased is a conceptual term used to describe operating systems or software projects that are built upon the openSUSE Linux distribution. This means that these projects utilize openSUSE as their foundational platform, leveraging its package management system (Zypper), its robust infrastructure, and its established community support. While not an official designation or a specific product, "openSUSEbased" highlights a lineage or dependency on openSUSE.

Projects that are openSUSEbased often share core components with openSUSE, such as the kernel, libraries, and system utilities. This can lead to benefits like easier integration, compatibility, and access to the vast software repositories available for openSUSE. Examples might include specialized distributions tailored for specific tasks, such as server appliances or embedded systems, that choose openSUSE for its stability and flexibility. It can also refer to software applications that are primarily developed and tested on openSUSE and are therefore considered to be "based" on it, implying a strong reliance on the openSUSE environment for their operation. The term emphasizes a shared heritage and a commitment to the openSUSE ecosystem.