James’ earlier post on how to easily install a C++ development environment on your Ubuntu box reminds me of something I have been meaning to mention about installing software on openSUSE. There is some nice functionality built into YaST’s Software Management module that is called “Patterns”. By using patterns, you can quickly and easily install all the necessary parts for big products like KDE, GNOME and, yes, even a C++ environment.
After running yast2 and selecting the Software Management module from the Software section of the Control Center, select Patterns from the Filter drop down list. This gives you a nice one stop clicking experience to install behemoth groups like XFCE, Amarok, and Java. To install a complete C/C++ development environment, scroll down to the Development section and click on the C/C++ Development check box. While you are there, you might as well at least select the development package for your desktop of choice (KDE or GNOME) or even both of them, as utilities written for one often work on either.
Another useful shortcut in the Software Management module is the Package -> All Packages -> Update if newer version available menu selection. I usually do this when warned via the openSUSE Updater that there are important updates to install, as that only picks the most vital ones to install, which can sometimes lead to problems. The “Update if newer version” option checks all your installed packages to see if there are updates and will list them in the right hand window. Look it over and the hit the Accept button.
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