openSUSE 12.1 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
openSUSE 12.1 reached end of life on 15 May 2013. It no longer receives security fixes.
Support timeline
Official dates from the openSUSE release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 16 Nov 2011 | — |
| End of life | 15 May 2013 | 13.2 years ago |
| Latest release | — | final |
Where to go from 12.1
Recommended target: openSUSE 16.0 (supported until 31 Oct 2027).
The newest actively supported branch is openSUSE 16.0 (latest release ).
Frequently asked questions
Is openSUSE 12.1 still safe to use?
openSUSE 12.1 reached end of life on 15 May 2013, 4,834 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download openSUSE 12.1?
Yes — the final release (12.1) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade openSUSE 12.1 to?
Upgrade to openSUSE 16.0, the newest actively supported branch (supported until 31 Oct 2027).