SlackEX Linux Live System Files

ABOUT SlackEX Current/15.0 Stable Live DVD 64 bit - Build 231210 (KDE Plasma 5.27.10 Desktop) and 240812 (Xfce 4.18 Desktop) 

BACKGROUND
Slackware is the first widely-used Linux system, which is still developing. Slackware has existed since 1993. In comparison with for example Ubuntu and Linux Mint, many people believe that Slackware is "difficult". Any novice can quickly learn to use Ubuntu they say. My remasters of Slackware Current (15.0), which I call SlackEX 15.0 Stable/Current 64 bit Linux Live USB/DVD, are however just as easy to use as Ubuntu and/or Linux Mint. Some tend to complain that the Program Management in Slackware is awkward. That was perhaps earlier the case, but not anymore. 

NEWS ABOUT SlackEX BUILD 240812 with the Xfce4 DESKTOP (DE)
A new version of SlackEX is ready. It is based on Slackware 15.0 STABLE released 220202 with Xfce4 as DE. The most important package installed is Refracta Snapshot. With that you can build your own Slackware 15.0 distribution. Xfce4 is one of Slackware’s official Desktop environments. The other one is KDE. Kernel 6.10.3-amd64-exton is used in this SlackEX Build. To be able to use Refracta Snapshot you’ll have to use said kernel. Otherwise you can (of course) replace “my” kernel with Slackware’s original kernel – see about that below. Study the new package LIST. While running SlackEX Xfce4 in VirtualBox you can do so in full screen since VirtualBox Guest Additions are pre-installed. Watch this screenshot:  https://slackex.exton.se/xfce4/slackex-xfce-chroot-grub-vbox-240812.jpg
NOTE1: You’ll run SlackEX Build 240812 as the normal user user or as root. The password for root is root. The password for user is live.
NOTE2: You can run SlackEX Build 240812 on UEFI and non-Uefi computers. You can also run SlackEX live super fast from RAM.

NEWS 240812 ABOUT BOTH SlackEX VERSIONS
I had to upload new versions today since I discovered a way to run SlackEX from RAM also when starting SlackEX in UEFI mode. The previous SlackEX versions could only run from RAM if they started in Legacy mode. So my advice is to run both versions SUPER FAST from RAM! The best way to run a Linux Live System! When SlackEX has booted up you can remove/eject the USB stick or the DVD.

NEWS ABOUT SlackEX 15.0 stable Build 231210 with KDE Plasma 5.27.10 (latest) as DE 

A new extra version of SlackEX is ready. It is based on Slackware 15.0 stable released 220203. In this version I've installed KDE Plasma 5.27.10 (latest version, released 231205). Plasma 5.27 is a Long Term Support version. Kernel 6.6.1-amd64-exton is used. The most important package installed is Refracta Snapshot. With that you can build your own Slackware distribution with Plasma 5.27.10. KDE is one of Slackware's official Desktop Environments. The other one is Xfce4. 
NOTE1: You'll run SlackEX Build 231210 as the normal user user or as root. The password for root is root. The password for user is live. 
NOTE2: You can run SlackEX Build 231210 on UEFI and non-Uefi computers. You can also run SlackEX live super fast from RAM in both UEFI and Legacy mode. (SlackEX Plasma version 231201 could only run from RAM in Legacy mode).
NOTE3: If you want to run SlackEX as root you shall choose "Other" using SDDM Login Manager. The password for root is root.
NOTE4: While running SlackEX KDE in VirtualBox you can do so in full screen since VirtualBox Guest Additions are pre-installed. Watch this screenshot: https://slackex.exton.se/kde-plasma/slackex-kde-install-chroot-vbox-231201.jpg

NEWS ABOUT SlackEX BUILD 231210 with the Xfce4 DESKTOP (DE)

A new version of SlackEX is ready. It is based on Slackware 15.0 STABLE released 220202 with Xfce4 as DE. The most important package installed is Refracta Snapshot. With that you can build your own Slackware 15.0 distribution. Xfce4 is one of Slackware's official Desktop environments. The other one is KDE. Kernel 6.6.1-amd64-exton is used in this SlackEX Build. To be able to use Refracta Snapshot you'll have to use said kernel. Otherwise you can (of course) replace "my" kernel with Slackware's original kernel HUGE. Study the full package LIST: https://slackex.exton.se/xfce4/slackex-installed-packages-231129.txt
NOTE1: While running SlackEX Xfce4 in VirtualBox you can do so in full screen since VirtualBox Guest Additions are pre-installed. Watch this screenshot: https://slackex.exton.se/xfce4/slackex-xfce4-root-desktop-vbox-231129.jpg
NOTE2: You'll run SlackEX Build 231210 as the normal user user or as root. The password for root is root. The password for user is live. 
NOTE3: You can run SlackEX Build 231210 on UEFI and non-Uefi computers. You can also run SlackEX live super fast from RAM in both UEFI and Legacy mode.

MORE NEWS re. both SlackEX Builds from 240812
1. The very nice icon theme Papirus is installed and used.
2. In both SlackEX builds you can use Firefox for Netflix.
3. Samba finally works so that you can connect to your Windows computers in your Network. 
4. I've installed the SLiM Login Manager in SlackEX Xfce4. SlackEX Plasma uses SDDM as login manager.

PASSWORDS
The password for user (ordinary user) is live. The password for root (superuser) is root. 

CONFIGURING X
X is auto-configured during the boot from the DVD or USB stick.

WiFi CONNECTIONS
As regards SlackEX Plasma Build 231210 it is best/easiest to configure your WiFi connection while logged in to the Plasma Desktop/DE as root. 

DEFAULT LANGUAGE
The default language (locale) is set to English.

SUDO
Ubuntu/Kubuntu/Mint and many other so-called beginner distributions (and other Linux systems) use Sudo to do something that requires root (superuser) privileges. There really is no need for a root password. "Examples of Command": sudo mkdir /usr/MyFiles. You can also directly become root with sudo su. I have installed the Sudo program in SlackEX. This means, among other things, that Linux users used to Ubuntu can identify with SlackEX.

The ISO files are of 3430 MB (XFce4 version) respectively 3910 MB (KDE Plasma version).

READ MORE
at https://slackex.exton.se (especially about how to use Refracta Snapshot and Refracta Installer).


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