In openSUSE, you can choose from various desktops (this dialog is not available when installing from the LiveCDs). The major ones, and , are powerful graphical desktop environments similar to Windows. Find information about these in the KDE User Guide (↑KDE User Guide) and the GNOME User Guide (↑GNOME User Guide). This step is skipped when installing from a LiveCD, since this medium is already preconfigured to either use KDE or GNOME.
If you prefer a different desktop, choose for more options. The is a fast and lightweight desktop environment suitable for modest hardware. With , install a graphical window manager that allows for running stand-alone X applications and console windows but does not provide the usual integrated desktop functionality. In , only console terminals are available.
