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Any user interested in a Linux distribution and operating system offering both design stability and simplicity

About Slackware

After a long development cycle (including many betas and release candidates to get everything just exactly perfect) we're pleased to announce the availability of the new stable release. You'll find updates throughout the system, with the latest development tools and recent versions of applications, window managers, desktop environments, and utilities. The Linux kernel is updated to version 4.4.14 (part of the 4.4.x kernel series that will be getting long-term support from the kernel developers). We've brought together the best of these and other modern components and worked our magic on them. If you've used Slackware before, you'll find the system feels like home. Want to give Slackware 14.2 a test drive without modifying your disk drive? Then check out Slackware Live Edition! This is a complete Slackware installation that can run from a CD, DVD, or USB stick. Build scripts for all kinds of additional software for Slackware 14.2 are also available.

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ease 4.0 / 5
features 5.0 / 5
design 5.0 / 5
support 4.0 / 5
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Company Information

Slackware Linux
Founded: 1993
United States
www.slackware.com

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  • A Slackware User
    Principle
    Used the software for: 2+ Years
    Frequency of Use: Daily
    User Role: User, Administrator, Deployment
    Company Size: 1 - 25
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    Edited 2022-02-18

    Pros: Extremely stable even the rolling version (current) is more stable than most production systems. Does not alter upstream packages unless absolutely necessary. It follows a consistent Unix base so you learn Gnu Linux linearly and your knowledge is generic.

    Cons: It is not suitable for users who are unwilling to learn some terminal commands and how the system works behind fluffy GUIs.

    Overall: I hopped from distro to distro for several years then discovered Slackware based system and eventually educated myself to the original. Have never looked back. I often try other systems out of interest, but Slackware is my production operating system.

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