How to have the latest kernel in openSUSE
It is possible to have the latest kernel in openSUSE. However, there are a few thing you must consider.
OpenSUSE is installed (from DVD or wherever from) with a kernel called the 'stock' kernel. This kernel remains the same for the whole time that that specific openSUSE version is current, and is only updated with security issues and occasional bug fixes. These updated stock-kernels appear in the update channel just as normal updates.