Q:

Can I share my home directory between Ubuntu and another Linux OS?

I am currently in the process of reinstalling my laptop. I've been using Ubuntu so far, and now would like to install openSUSE additionally.
I will use both OS's with mostly the same application (i. e. GNOME 3 ones largely, plus Mozilla stuff and LibreOffice).
Can I just create a /home partition that's used by both OS's and expect it to work or is it likely there are complications?

A:

There will definitely be complications unless you choose separate users for Ubuntu and SUSE. If it's the same username, you will have problems with your user configurations being overwritten, conflicting and what not, even if you are using "more or less" the same programs.

