Audience

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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Ratings/Reviews - 1 User Review

Overall 5.0 / 5
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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Platforms Supported
Linux
Training
Documentation
In Person
Support
Phone Support
Online

Slackware Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What kinds of users and organization types does Slackware work with?
Slackware works with these users and organization types: Mid Size Business, Small Business, Enterprise, Freelance, Nonprofit, Government, and Startup.
Q: What languages does Slackware support in their product?
Slackware supports these languages: English.
Q: What kind of support options does Slackware offer?
Slackware offers support via phone support and online.
Q: What other applications or services does Slackware integrate with?
Slackware integrates with: CUPS-PDF, Elixir, Akamai, MariaDB, Pinguzo, and Slackel.
Q: What type of training does Slackware provide?
Slackware provides training in the form of documentation and in person.

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Slackware Verified User Reviews

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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
    Design 5 out of 5 stars
    Ease 4 out of 5 stars
    Features 5 out of 5 stars
    Pricing 5 out of 5 stars
    Support 4 out of 5 stars
    Probability You Would Recommend? 10 out of 10

    "Slackware 15"

    5 out of 5 stars 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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