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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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ALT Linux

ALT Linux was founded in 2001 by a merge of two large Russian free software projects. By the year 2008 it became a large organization developing and deploying free software, writing documentation and technical literature, supporting users, and developing custom products.

Technical Specs Comparison
Slackware LinuxALT Linux
IndependentBaseIndependent (forked from Mandrake)
txzPackage Managerrpm (APT)
SysVInit Systemsystemd, SysV
Fixed ReleaseRelease ModelRolling Release
15.0Latest Version11.0
AdvancedDifficultyIntermediate
February 3, 2022Release DateMay 1, 2025
armi586s390x86_64ARM64ARMhfmipselppc64elRISC-V
Architecture
armi586s390x86_64ARM64ARMhfmipselppc64elRISC-V
BlackboxFluxboxFVWMKDElabwcWMakerXfceAfterStepCinnamonEnlightenmentGNOMEIceWMLXDEMATEOpenboxLXQtWayfire
Desktops
BlackboxFluxboxFVWMKDElabwcWMakerXfceAfterStepCinnamonEnlightenmentGNOMEIceWMLXDEMATEOpenboxLXQtWayfire