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Slackware Linux

The Official Release of Slackware Linux by Patrick Volkerding is an advanced Linux operating system, designed with the twin goals of ease of use and stability as top priorities. Including the latest popular software while retaining a sense of tradition, providing simplicity and ease of use alongside flexibility and power, Slackware brings the best of all worlds to the table.

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AerynOS

AerynOS is an independently-developed, rolling-release Linux distribution designed for general desktop use. Its main features include the GNOME desktop, a custom package manager called "moss", atomic updates with rollback options, a package build system called "boulder", and smart boot management with complex EFI configuration through a utility called "blsforme".

Technical Specs Comparison
Slackware LinuxAerynOS
IndependentBaseIndependent
txzPackage Managermoss / flatpak, moss
SysVInit Systemsystemd
Fixed ReleaseRelease ModelRolling Release
15.0Latest Version2026.01
AdvancedDifficultyIntermediate
February 3, 2022Release DateJanuary 31, 2026
armi586s390x86_64
Architecture
armi586s390x86_64
BlackboxFluxboxFVWMKDElabwcWMakerXfceCOSMICGNOMEKDE Plasma
Desktops
BlackboxFluxboxFVWMKDElabwcWMakerXfceCOSMICGNOMEKDE Plasma