openSUSE Agama 25 adds web terminal and improved networking
Key Takeaway
The Agama 25 web-based installer introduces an integrated terminal and a more intuitive network device selection interface.
Summary
The openSUSE team has released Agama 25, the latest version of its web-based Linux installer. The update introduces a built-in web terminal, allowing users to access a shell directly from the browser without switching virtual consoles. It also features a searchable interface for configuring bonded or bridged network interfaces and provides options to reboot or shut down before the installation process begins.
Technical improvements in Agama 25
- Integrated Web Terminal: Eliminates the need for SSH or virtual console switching during installation.
- Network Configuration: Replaces manual text entry for network device names with a searchable, multi-selection interface for bonded/bridged setups.
- Installation Control: Adds reboot and shutdown options, though these are disabled once the installation process starts to prevent system inconsistency.
- Architecture & Dependencies: Ongoing efforts include adding RISC-V support, working on 32-bit media, and reducing dependencies on YaST by moving functionality into the Agama codebase.
- Bootloader: Sets systemd-boot as the default bootloader for MicroOS installations.
Why it matters
Agama is being developed to eventually become the default installer for openSUSE Tumbleweed, aiming for a more modern, web-centric installation experience.
Original reference: linuxiac.com →