Members of the openSUSE community are tackling the complex undertaking of transitioning from YaST by developing a streamlined system management interface.

After some adjustments and community feedback in the openSUSE bar, members took an existing tool to roll out a launcher for openSUSE users that provides a web-based system administration interface, more accessible to users switching from the traditional YaST setup utility.

The cockpit-client launcher, addresses a barrier that has frustrated some users attempting to adopt Cockpit as a replacement for YaST. According to feedback on the openSUSE forums, the process has been neither simple nor straightforward, until now.

The launcher icon, which includes legacy YaST colors for the adjusted logo, is specific to openSUSE and was created in response to user concerns. After some testing and minor refinements, the package was pushed and is available on Tumbleweed and Leap as an Official package.

“Since Cockpit-client has both Flatpak and RPM launchers available, we need to give them different icons so users can actually tell them apart,” said Lubos Kocman. “The different colored icon instantly shows users which launcher they’re opening to eliminate any confusion.”

The Installation Process

The launcher reduces a multi-step process that is now a straight-forward workflow. Previously, users faced complications accessing Cockpit through localhost:9090, which the community identified as a pain point.

sudo zypper install cockpit-client-launcher 

Users are also recommended to install patterns-cockpit to ensure all Cockpit modules are available:

sudo zypper install -t pattern cockpit 

Finally, users launch the application from their desktop environment’s application menu and follow initial setup dialogs. The launcher automatically activates necessary systemd services and firewall settings.

To align with security requirements, user will be asked whether to enable cockpit.socket and for preferred firewalld configuration in case cockpit wasn’t previously enabled and running.

It was tested on both Tumbleweed and Leap 16 installations and testing confirms the package successfully integrates across different openSUSE flavors, versions and installation scenarios.

A demonstration video created by Low Tech Linux showcases the installation and setup process on both Tumbleweed and Leap 16.

The Cockpit web interface provides graphical access to system administration functions that are traditionally handled through command-line tools or YaST, which include package management, user administration, service control, and more.

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Jizoji Temple (地蔵寺) is the fifth temple on the Shikoku Henro (Shikoku 88 Temple Pilgrimage). Additional information about this photo below.


"The Shikoku pilgrimage route (or Shikoku Henro) is one of the few circular-shaped pilgrimages in the world. It includes 88 “official” temples and numerous other sacred sites where the Buddhist priest Kūkai (Kōbō Daishi) is believed to have trained or have spent time during the 9th Century. If walked, the entire route is about 1,200 kilometers long which allows one to experience the abundant natural surroundings of Shikoku and presents visitors with numerous opportunities to mix with local people. This pilgrimage provides the opportunity to reflect on one's life and to change for the better.
People’s motives for making this pilgrimage are varied. For example, some come for religious reasons, some to pray for healing or safety in the home, or some in memory of those who have passed away. In addition, some come just to get away from regular life, some for recreation, or some to spend time alone in reflection and to find oneself. For people today, it is being re-discovered as a healing journey.
This pilgrimage should not be considered as a stamp-gathering relay, but as a religious journey. Do not worry too much. Just take the first step and as you travel around, you will have time to reflect on yourself and obtain something from this endeavor. The local people will welcome you for your decision to embark on the Shikoku pilgrimage."
Source: shikoku-tourism.com/en/shikoku-henro/shikoku-henro