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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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antiX

antiX is a fast, lightweight and easy-to-install Linux live CD distribution based on Debian's "Stable" branch for x86 compatible systems. antiX offers users the "antiX Magic" in an environment suitable for old computers.

Technical Specs Comparison
Slackware LinuxantiX
IndependentBaseDebian (Stable)
txzPackage Managerapt / deb
SysVInit Systemdinit, runit, s6, s6-66, SysV
Fixed ReleaseRelease ModelSemi-Rolling
15.0Latest Version26
AdvancedDifficultyIntermediate
February 3, 2022Release DateMarch 21, 2026
armi586s390x86_64i686
Architecture
armi586s390x86_64i686
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Desktops
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