Install GNOME 3.6 for openSUSE 12.2

Two part section on how to install Gnome 3.6 on Suse 12.2
 
Part1- Before starting, make sure to have your openSUSE 12.2 installation fully updated, easiest by using
zypper patch

If needed, repeat the above until there is nothing left to be done… and NOW we’re ready for the FUN

zypper ar obs://GNOME:STABLE:3.6/openSUSE_12.2 GS36
zypper mr -r GS36
zypper dup --from GS36(Should you see issues with obs://GNOME:STABLE:3.6/openSUSE_12.2, you can also use http://download.opensuse.org/repositories/GNOME:/STABLE:/3.6/openSUSE_12.2)

The steps explained:
adds a new repository, called by GS36, to your system
zypper ar obs://GNOME:STABLE:3.6/openSUSE_12.2 GS36 enables the repository to auto-refresh as needed. After all, you will want to get any updates we’re eventually to publish there as well

zypper mr -r GS36 Actually do perform the upgrade, preferring packages in GS36, allowing others to be pulled in as needed.
zypper dup --from GS36

Part2- Easier Installation of Gnome 3.6 

To install Gnome 3.6, follow these steps:

Add a new repository:
zypper ar obs://GNOME:STABLE:3.6/openSUSE_12.2 GS36

Enable auto refresh in repo:
zypper mr -r GS36

And perform an upgrade to install Gnome 3.6:
zypper dup --from GS36

Let us know of your experiences of Gnome 3.6 in OpenSuse.

NOTE: This has all been tested on pristine openSUSE 12.2 installations and is considered to work reasonably well. There are for sure small things to be cleaned out here and there (work is still in progress). NO tests have been done with any 3rd – party Repositories enabled!

Not responsible for damage to your system.